Editor’s note/update, Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m.: After publication, Craig Ustler, whose company owns and is developing the former Hoods Up property, clarified that the project is still considered an adaptive reuse, but one that involves partial demolition and rebuilding more of the structure than originally planned. This story has been updated with his comments.
After receiving several messages from readers upset about what appeared to be demolition work at the long-vacant former Hoods Up building, Bungalower stopped by the site Friday to take a look.
Photos from the visit showed major demolition underway at 2400 E. Robinson Street, with portions of the roof and structure already removed.
The building, located at the highly visible corner of Robinson Street and Bumby Avenue, has long been one of those Orlando spaces everyone seemed to have an idea for. The former auto repair shop sat vacant for years, becoming part Milk District landmark, part neighborhood question mark, and part “somebody should really do something with that” conversation starter…