Tall & Urban News

A building that is expected to become among downtown Orlando’s new tallest skyscraper just took a big step toward breaking ground.

Developers of the property at 1000 North Orange Avenue said they have filed permitting documents to build the first phase of their project. It was formally called Vertical Medical City. It is now known as Health Towers.

As of 2019, the three-tower design was reported to be three feet taller than the SunTrust Center. It will focus on elder residences and medical facilities.

The Orlando Business Journal reports that the project is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs. The city will have to review and approve the plans before construction can begin. Channel 9 has reached out to the developers to see if we can get updated details about the project.

For more on this story, go to WFTV.