Earlier this May, Orlando was deemed one of the most pickleball-obsessed cities in the country. Now, a conditional permit will allow an 8,900-square-foot facility to double as an indoor/outdoor pickleball court.
Miami’s Shoma Group is gearing up for its upcoming project, 550 Shoma, a 1.146-acre mixed-use development set to rise in the heart of Orlando, Florida. Situated at 550 Mariposa Street in the downtown area, the development will feature 223 expansive one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental apartments ranging from 756 to 1,472 square feet and adaptable live/work units spanning approximately 1,229 square feet. The esteemed architectural firm Baker Barrios has been entrusted with the design, ensuring a seamless integration of modern aesthetics and contemporary living spaces in this future 16-story tower, accompanied by a spacious parking garage for 425 vehicles. It promises to offer diverse living options and approximately 17,160 square feet of retail space, including a Shoma Bazaar, a culinary and beverage destination.
On September 22, Brightline’s passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami officially commenced. The inaugural train, named Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m., warmly welcomed by over 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners, and company executives from across the state. This celebration served as an emphatic statement regarding the boldest private infrastructure project in the nation and represents the revival of Henry Flagler’s original vision for the Florida East Coast Railway. A project a decade in the making, Brightline’s launch is poised to revolutionize train travel in America, presenting a model for connecting city pairs that are too close to fly between and yet too far to drive.
In October 2022, construction wrapped up on Mission Pointe, a 300-unit luxury apartment complex in Orlando, Florida. Now, developers have plans for the development’s second phase. According to GrowthSpotter, plans call for an additional 176 units, bringing the community’s available units to over 400.
A project tentatively known as “ECG Santa Rosa” has been proposed near Orlando Executive Airport. Spearheaded by Elmington, if approved, the venture could offer 200 apartments under the Live Local Act.
