ORLANDO, Fla. – A $25-30 million project to improve the space under Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando is one step closer to becoming reality.
The city of Orlando this week approved a contract to help advance “The Canopy,” a “vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban oasis” located across South Hughey Avenue from the federal courthouse and stretching beneath I-4 from West Church Street to West Washington Avenue, not far from the Kia Center.
In a Facebook post on Thursday from Downtown Orlando, officials said, “The Canopy will be more than just a pretty place to walk through; it will feature creative public art, shaded areas, and vibrant gathering spots where residents and visitors can relax, connect, and enjoy the city.”…