Update: Performing Arts Center Model Shows Development, Not Green Space

Many are starting to take notice that in Orlando, “green space” in renderings is code for “more development.” Two weeks ago, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, and other representatives touted the latest Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center rendering showing the proposed CNL Arts Plaza. The “green space” shown is far from the reality and now images of the official DPAC model have been found showing the real development plans, not public green space. It seems our local elected officials will try to deceive the public about anything.

Here’s some photos of the official Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center model, actually including the planned commercial development downtown:

Official Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center model.

Planned commercial development right in front of the Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center entrance – official model.

Changes the view just a little, doesn’t it? Here’s a reminder of the rendering shown to the public two weeks ago, conveniently leaving out the commercial developments and painting a different picture for the public:

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orlando City Commissioners including Robert Stuart, CNL Executive Chairman Jim Seneff and Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts representatives unveil the misleading rendering of the CNL Arts Plaza on April 2, 2014.

Of course, this is a photo from the official siteplan confirming the commercial development plans, according to the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts website:

And one last model image from Orange Avenue of the future commercial development:

Official Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center model.