Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's 2022 State of Downtown Annual Address
Last updated on December 06, 2022
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Celebrates the Reinvention and Resilience of Downtown with Annual Address
In a Mayoral First, Dyer Will Conduct the Address Both In-person at Luminary Green Park and Virtually in the Metaverse
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WHAT:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will hold his 2022 State of Downtown Address at Luminary Green Park at Creative Village in the heart of Downtown Orlando.
A Mayoral address first, to highlight the innovation in Downtown and its role in shaping Orlando into the MetaCenter, Mayor Dyer will deliver his State of Downtown Address in front of a crowd of hundreds, as well as in the immersive virtual world that is the metaverse. This new format also emphasizes the technological advancements and investments the city, together with the community, has made to transform Downtown into the vibrant, neighborhood it is today.
As in years past, as part of the event, Mayor Dyer will also highlight the resilience of the local business community and how they continue to work with the city to make downtown a thriving economic hub. Another key focus of the speech will feature the city’s efforts with the Downtown Action Plan - aimed at further improving downtown, block by block, through smart and strategic infrastructure investments.
WHEN:
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
3:30 p.m. - Mayor Dyer’s State of Downtown Address
***Media should arrive by 3 p.m. to set up as there will be limited room for tripods and cameras.***
WHERE:
Luminary Green Park at Creative Village
437 North Terry Avenue
TO ATTEND:
General Admission:
A tradition since 1982, the State of Downtown is a fundraising event for Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP). Advanced registration is required for this event. Tickets are currently available at: doporlando.com/state-of-downtown.
Media:
Media are required to RSVP by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 by contacting Ashley Papagni, City of Orlando Public Information Officer, at 321-418-9361 or AshleyPapagni@orlando.gov.
PARKING:
General Admission:
There are parking garages and street parking available throughout Downtown Orlando, as well as multi-modal options, including LYMMO, public transit, carpooling and rideshare. A map will be linked at orlando.gov/stateofdowntown.
Media:
There will be media parking in the Electronic Arts (EA) surface parking lot located at 630 Concord Street with both the Concord Street and West Amelia Street entrances open from North Hughey Avenue. North Terry Avenue will be closed between West Livingston Street and West Amelia Street. Media must show credentials to enter.
VIRTUAL VIEWING INFORMATION:
New this year, and for the first time ever for a mayoral speech, the address will also be simulcast live in the metaverse. The simulcast will showcase Mayor Dyer’s avatar delivering his address to a virtual audience in a virtual environment.
This virtual experience was made possible thanks to the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP), The Metaverse Construction Company, the Central Florida Chapter of the VR/AR Association, 302 Interactive and Engage.
To view the entire speech and highlights from the metaverse experience visit orlando.gov/stateofdowntown.
For those who are not able to attend Mayor Dyer’s State of Downtown Address in person, live and encore presentations will also be available at orlando.gov/stateofdowntown.
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