Dr. Phillips Center acquires two parcels for future multimillion-dollar downtown development
- Alastair Mac
- Aug 1
- 4 min read
Downtown Orlando's Dr Phillips Center is embarking on yet another expansion.
As it marks a decade of delivering the vision of "Arts For Every Life", Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is making an exciting strategic investment in its future.
As the arts center goes from strength to strength, they have announced the acquisition of two key parcels in Downtown Orlando, located at 42. E Jackson St. and 36 E. Jackson St.
The $10.39 million investment reflects Dr. Phillips Center’s long-term vision to increase access, elevate experiences and reinforce its role as a cultural and economic anchor in the heart of Central Florida.
Together, the two properties comprise a total parcel size of 43,948 square feet. With more than 5.6 million visitors since opening and venues running near full capacity year-round, acquiring these parcels paves the way for future development to meet growing demand and create new opportunities for high-impact events, free programming, arts and wellness initiatives, performances and community engagement.
“Our promise has always been to elevate arts and community,” said Kathy Ramsberger, president & CEO of Dr. Phillips Center. “This acquisition brings us closer to completing a vision that is already thriving, positioning us to grow our cultural and economic impact.”
Short-term uses for the parcels include administrative office space and guest parking while plans for future development are completed.
Further details on the development plans will be shared at a later date, and we can't wait to see what the arts center has planned!
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