ORLANDO, Fla. – FOX 35 is learning new details about a planned sports and entertainment project located in downtown Orlando, just across the street from the Amway Center.
Two new renderings were released on Monday that provide a much more detailed picture of what it would look like. A handful of different buildings are being planned for the eight-and-a-half-acre block, which will feature high-rises, a full-service hotel, office and meeting space, retail stores, a live events venue and on-site parking.
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First, look at the proposed Downtown Orlando Sports and Entertainment District
It was announced in October that JMA Ventures and Machete Group had joined SED Development, LLC and the Orlando Magic to spearhead the project.
JMA Ventures is a commercial real estate and investment firm that also helped develop Downtown Commons, a mixed-use development adjacent to the Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, in California. Machete Group develops and manages sports and entertainment venues, including the Amway Center.
FOX 35 is learning new details about a planned sports and entertainment project located in downtown Orlando, just across the street from the Amway Center. [Credit: Orlando Sports and Entertainment District]
FOX 35 is learning new details about a planned sports and entertainment project located in downtown Orlando, just across the street from the Amway Center. [Credit: Orlando Sports and Entertainment District]
A new image shows a large open grassy area between a new hotel and a residential tower along with restaurants. Another photo shows a different view with that hotel, the new office building and the shopping plaza between them — all Orlando Magic themed.
FOX 35 is learning new details about a planned sports and entertainment project located in downtown Orlando, just across the street from the Amway Center. [Credit: Orlando Sports and Entertainment District]
The hotel will include 260 rooms, while the apartments will have 270 units. A new live event center will be able to accommodate 3,500 people. Shop space can be seen at street level, and a new car park will have more than 1,100 spaces.
FOX 35 is learning new details about a planned sports and entertainment project located in downtown Orlando, just across the street from the Amway Center. [Credit: Orlando Sports and Entertainment District]
According to the plan, other fun activities in the works include places for yoga classes, a farmer’s market, food festivals, movie nights and even a giant chess set.
For more information, visit www.Jmamorlandoproject.com.
