The Under‐i Preliminary Vision Plan, while conceptual in nature, illustrates the scale, aspirations and potential of the Under‐i. The set of uses and their locations reflect a program that has evolved since the origin of the Under‐i concept six years ago during the Project DTO initiative. However, the Preliminary Vision Plan layout and program are still conceptual in nature and will continue to be refined and finalized, during the development of the Vision Plan and 100% Design Documents.
There are five programmed blocks in the Under‐i Preliminary Vision Plan that each contain a collection of similar activities that are intended to provide patrons with exceptional experiences. The block themes are: Heritage, Sports, Play, Unity and Market.
The area north of West Washington Street is the Heritage Block that could feature elements such as:
- A trail connection to the future Westmoreland to Lake Eola Park Urban Trail and a connection to Gertrude’s Walk and the Orlando Urban Trail
- Parramore history pavement displays
- Three interchangeable mural walls
The Sports Block, bounded by West Washington Street and West Central Boulevard, is the largest block of the Under‐i Park. This block features sports and recreation areas for all ages and lifestyles. In the Preliminary Vision Plan, the Sports Block features:
- An indoor size soccer field, two Futsal pitches, 4 multi‐purpose courts (basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, etc.)
- Shuffleboard
- A cross fit facility
- A 1/4 mile running track
- Table sports such as checkers, dominos and ping pong
- Picnic tables
- Staging area for food trucks and tournament support activities
- Restrooms and a park administration pavilion
Between West Central Boulevard and West Pine Street, the Play Block, is an area where families and children can come together and play. The northern end of this block is anchored by the Central Boulevard LYMMO station, providing direct access to the LYMMO Grapefruit and Lime lines, as well as other regional LYNX routes. In the Preliminary Vision Plan the Play Block includes:
- An accessible playground
- Bocce ball court/open play area
- Giant sand box
- Interactive sculpture garden
- Super swings (multiple types of swings)
- Restrooms
- Splash pad
In the block between West Pine Street and West Church Street, the Unity Block could have multiple gathering and performance spaces to unite the community including:
- Life‐size chess challenge or digital gaming area
- Community rooms
- Skate park
- Pop‐up event spaces for musicians, performers and artists
- Outdoor classroom spaces for education and exercise classes such as Yoga or Zumba
- More table sports (chess, checkers, ping pong)
- Unity Square – a gathering space for everyone
- A stage space for concerts and special events
In the Vision Plan the south side of West Church Street is the Market Block that would provide eating, entertainment and market spaces with ample room for vendors and patrons. There will also be a wide pedestrian connection under Interstate 4 between our world-class venues the Church Street entertainment areas. This block could include:
- Two food kiosks
- Several vendor kiosks
- Space for vendor tents, farmers market or small art show
- Small stage area with outdoor seating for entertaining strolling visitors
- Restrooms