The DTO Action Plan Unveiled

Last updated on November 01, 2024

Last month, we shared the DTO Action Plan, an evolved version of Project DTO 2.0, which aims to make downtown Orlando an even more vibrant, welcoming place for everyone. This plan has three big ideas:  

· Downtown is easy to get around 

· Downtown is an iconic park 

· Downtown is a neighborhood for everyone 

Key highlights include: 

  • Converting Magnolia Avenue from a one-way to two-way street with wide sidewalks, pedestrian-friendly amenities that will attract more retail and restaurant options. 

  • Transforming Orange Avenue to a two-way street, slowing down pass through traffic, adding more curbside uses such as parking, pick-up and drop-off zones, outdoor dining areas and gathering spaces. 

  • Making Lake Lucerne, downtown's southern gateway, a signature park with jogging paths, a boardwalk and playgrounds. 

  • Reestablishing Church Street as a gathering space and festival street for all kinds of events. 

We will also look to transform downtown into an "iconic park," highlighting the redesign of Lake Lucerne and the upcoming Canopy project, which will convert underutilized spaces into leisure destinations. 

The third pillar of the plan focuses on creating a neighborhood for all. This includes the Westcourt project, which will bring residential units and a new entertainment venue to downtown, as well as the opening of new restaurants. The city is also working to increase housing options for all, including affordable housing and homeownership programs. 

These initiatives, along with new transit options like Ride DTO and the Clean and Safe app, are key steps toward ensuring downtown Orlando remains a dynamic and welcoming community. 

Learn more about each of the plans and actions that are transforming our downtown at projectdto.com. 

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