In this episode of The City Playbook, Tim Giuliani, President & CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership, breaks down the strategy behind Downtown Orlando’s transformation into a more walkable, vibrant, and economically competitive urban core.
What makes a city truly livable, competitive, and attractive for the next generation?
In this episode of The City Playbook, Tim Giuliani, President & CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership, breaks down the strategy behind Downtown Orlando’s transformation into a more walkable, vibrant, and economically competitive urban core.
This episode dives deep into:
- Why cities across the U.S. are redesigning downtowns post-COVID
- The shift from car-centric infrastructure to pedestrian-friendly design
- The impact of converting one-way streets into two-way streets
- How walkability drives economic development, small business growth, and safety
- Why attracting young professionals depends on downtown experience
- What Orlando can learn from cities like Austin, Nashville, Denver, and Tampa As Central Florida continues to grow, the future of Downtown Orlando will play a critical role in talent attraction, business investment, and long-term economic success.
Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, entrepreneur, or resident, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the decisions shaping the future of Orlando.
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