The City of Orlando will provide an update on the design progress for the permanent Pulse Memorial at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026. The project has reached the 30 percent design milestone. During this session, the design team is set to present how their work aligns with recommendations from the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee.
According to city officials, “One of the city’s priorities is to take a collaborative approach to the development of the Pulse Memorial to ensure it honors the victims, survivors and all those impacted by the tragedy. As part of this commitment, the city is providing ongoing updates of key design and construction milestones.”
The meeting will take place at Orlando City Hall in the Fairview Room on the ninth floor at 400 South Orange Avenue. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. for media setup ahead of a 4 p.m. start time.
Members of the public can attend either in person or virtually, with options available in both English and Spanish. Those interested in joining online can access details at pulseorlando.org/meetinginformation.
For individuals wishing to give public comment during the meeting, registration information is provided through official channels.
Media representatives are advised that parking is available in reserved metered spaces along South Orange Avenue as well as in the City Commons Parking Garage. Entry for media will be through security check-in on City Hall’s first floor.
Orlando City Hall serves as a central location for administrative offices and services within Orlando (official website). The city provides comprehensive services related to community development, public safety, and urban planning aimed at supporting residents and promoting a secure environment (official website). Governance is overseen by a mayor and six-member City Council who serve four-year terms (official website).
Orlando works closely with neighborhood groups and local organizations through various programs such as the Mayor’s Matching Grant program to support civic initiatives (official website). Services extend across all residents, businesses, and properties within city boundaries (official website).
The city’s approach follows standard municipal frameworks common among U.S. cities (official website).
“One of the city’s priorities is to take a collaborative approach to the development of the Pulse Memorial to ensure it honors the victims, survivors and all those impacted by the tragedy. As part of this commitment, the city is providing ongoing updates of key design and construction milestones.”
During Thursday’s meeting, attendees will hear directly from designers about how their plans are progressing in accordance with guidance from advisory committees focused on memorializing those affected by past events.