Canopy Project under I-4
Summary
The city picked Mehta and Associates to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the long-awaited Canopy project downtown, delayed for years by the I-4 Ultimate construction. Mayor Dyer called it a great investment — a new gathering place for art, entertainment and connecting neighborhoods.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
CEI services contract capped at $1.1 million, with the larger construction contract to follow.
Downtown residents, workers and visitors who will gain a new public gathering and arts space.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting
The city picked Mehta and Associates to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the long-awaited Canopy project downtown, delayed for years by the I-4 Ultimate construction. Mayor Dyer called it a great investment — a new gathering place for art, entertainment and connecting neighborhoods.
City Council Meeting
The city locked in up to $3.75 million in state funding and FDOT use agreements for the Canopy — formerly the Under-I project — turning ten acres under I-4 into a downtown destination with events, art, trails and parking.
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