What Happens in Vegas... Brings Opportunity to DTO

Last updated on May 30, 2025

Last month, the downtown Orlando team joined more than 25,000 attendees at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference in Las Vegas, one of the most influential gatherings for the retail and real estate industry. The global event brought together developers, retailers, investors, and innovators from across the world - all focused on shaping the future of commerce and communities. 

At the downtown Orlando booth, attendees discovered how DTO has over $2 billion in total development investment through a combination of strategic planning, public-private partnerships, and targeted incentive programs. From new mixed-use projects to adaptive reuse opportunities, the team highlighted the district’s dynamic evolution as a leading destination for retail, dining, and experiential concepts. 

Whether investors were looking to expand existing footprints, launch new projects, or plug into one of the country’s most vibrant urban cores, downtown Orlando highlighted itself as a place where business and community thrive. The team held meetings with a wide range of national brands and companies, including Church's Texas Chicken, Firehouse Subs, CoStar, and Home Run Dugout - each discussing ways to explore how to become part of Orlando’s next chapter of growth. 

Participation in ICSC reinforces the our commitment to fostering a robust and resilient downtown - where opportunity meets authenticity and where commerce supports community at every level. As downtown Orlando continues to grow as a cultural and economic hub, events like ICSC play a critical role in connecting vision to action and shaping the future of our city together.