By Jim Carchidi
April 9, 2026
The city of Orlando will consider a mixed-use high-rise proposal that would transform a vacant lot on Rosalind Avenue into a new landmark.
Backstory
The 0.63-acre property at 170 E. Washington Street was the subject of a planned seven-story Cambria Suites hotel with parking, a ground-floor restaurant and lounge, and Art Deco architecture. The design had undergone several amendments between 2011 and 2017, but the new 37-story, 425-foot-tall tower would pair an expanded Cambria hotel with condos and additional amenities.
425 feet of luxury
City records outline the following master plan details:
- A total of 252 condo units with complimentary amenities and parking.
- A 221-room luxury hotel.
- Approximately 35,000 square feet of commercial space.
- Design elements to compliment surrounding downtown buildings.
An application for rezoning, written by Jason Searl of Winter Park's Maynard Nexsen law firm, describes the project as “a luxury, state-of-the-art mixed-use residential and hotel development that responds thoughtfully to one of downtown Orlando’s most prominent civic settings.”
A project rendering by Kobi Karp Architects and Interior Design, Inc. shows the new building by the southwest corner of E. Washington Street and N. Rosalind Avenue.
A ground-level floor plan shows the location of a proposed restaurant.
The restaurant/retail location would feature glass paneling and outdoor seating.
Room for change
The application also states adjustments may be made to suit market demand for condominiums, multifamily units, and commercial office space. But that restaurant and retail uses would still exist at the ground floor space.
The Municipal Planning Board is scheduled to hear the proposal at its May 19 meeting at 9 a.m. For more information on city meeting schedules and agendas, visit orlando.gov.
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About the Author
Jim Carchidi is an Orlando journalist and photographer with previous work at the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. He covers development, arts, culture, and local stories for The Orlando Real.
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