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State of Downtown highlights arts, restaurants and infrastructure as keys to Orlando’s revival
Summary
City and business leaders at the Downtown Orlando Partnership event emphasized placemaking—arts programming, restaurants, and infrastructure upgrades (water mains, district cooling, EV charging)—as central to downtown’s ongoing revival and resilience after pandemic-era changes.
Speakers at the Downtown Orlando Partnership’s 2025 State of Downtown event outlined a multi-layered strategy for downtown revival that centers on arts, restaurants and infrastructure investments to sustain daily vibrancy and long-term economic growth.
Mayor Buddy Dyer and panelists said downtown must combine culture, food, jobs and public spaces to remain relevant as work patterns shift. Panelists included Craig Usler (longtime downtown developer), Jason Chin (restaurateur), Jennifer Evans (United Arts) and representatives from Midtown Development; Sheena Fowler of…
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