Proposal infuses ‘1980’s vibe’ into derelict Orlando shopping plaza Colonial Promenade

Orlando’s Colonial Promenade shopping plaza may be going retro with a new plan to redevelop the derelict plaza on East Colonial Drive.The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, owner of the property is considering a proposal to redevelop and rebrand the shopping plaza. The Wideman Company presented design renderings at a committee meeting Wednesday.The company is leaning into the plaza’s construction year — 1985 — for the design of “The Landings.” The plaza would keep much of its design and characteristic arches, but infuse them with a color scheme reminiscent of vintage designs for things like Kodak and Atari advertising. New plants and street art would also be added, along with “practical weather and shade” features. The new design would primarily be for the west building, while the east building would be leveled and potentially replaced with a larger format store.The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has been looking at redeveloping Colonial Promenade since 2018, but finding a develop