Downtown Development Board's 50th Anniversary

DTO Sculpture

Installed to commemorate the Downtown Development Board’s 50th Anniversary, the DTO sculpture – abbreviated for downtown Orlando – creates an iconic point of interest for residents and visitors alike. This art installation celebrates downtown and serves as a selfie inducing moment. Creating visual art like the DTO sculpture supports the downtown Orlando vision plan of enhancing open spaces. The sculpture is located in front of Discover Downtown, 201 S. Orange Avenue. 

50th Anniversary Merchandise

Shop throwback items and limited edition merchandise at Discover Downtown. The Throwback Era Postcard Set is a collection of images from the 1960s to today. The golden DDB 50 Year Anniversary Map features 40 of Orlando's neighborhoods closest to downtown along with easter eggs of downtown's hidden gems. 

Elevating DTO – 50 Years and Rising: Through the Eyes of Local Artists

What's Up Downtown

On August 19, learn more about downtown Orlando's past, present, and future at What's Up Downtown. Registration will open closer to the event date.

The City Beautiful: 50 Years of Developing Downtown Orlando

The City of Orlando has long supported the growth and development of its downtown corridor through the work of the Downtown Development Board, which began in 1971. Fifty years later, there is much to celebrate and reflect upon.

The Orange County Regional History Center will present an exhibition highlighting the achievements of the Downtown Development Board through a timeline of important events and photographs showcasing the growth of the City Beautiful. The exhibition will be on display from Friday, November 5, 2021, through January 30, 2022. 

Memory Submission