Orlando prepares to demolish Pulse nightclub to make way for permanent memorial

>>>Watch at 4 p.m. in the player aboveThe city of Orlando provided an update on the design of the permanent Pulse memorial Thursday.Orlando is preparing to demolish the building surrounded by mesh to make way for a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre.City officials said the plan is to complete the project by next fall.Renderings of the memorial were revealed at a recent meeting, where the city provided a more complete vision of the project. It has been ten years since the tragic event, in which 49 people were shot and killed, and plans to build a permanent memorial have faced chaos, controversy, and alleged mismanagement of funds. Recently, the city of Orlando took over the project, aiming to make contributions more inclusive.Next stepsThe next step is removing the Pulse sign.”The Pulse sign will be removed on or near March 10, 2026, from outside of the building as a part of this process. The sign will be securely stored after removal,” the announcement read.Beginning March 18, the Pulse building will be removed.More information and links to attend the update meeting will be provided in advance and available at pulseorlando.org.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

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The city of Orlando provided an update on the design of the permanent Pulse memorial Thursday.

Orlando is preparing to demolish the building surrounded by mesh to make way for a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre.

City officials said the plan is to complete the project by next fall.

Renderings of the memorial were revealed at a recent meeting, where the city provided a more complete vision of the project.

It has been ten years since the tragic event, in which 49 people were shot and killed, and plans to build a permanent memorial have faced chaos, controversy, and alleged mismanagement of funds.

Recently, the city of Orlando took over the project, aiming to make contributions more inclusive.

Next steps

The next step is removing the Pulse sign.

“The Pulse sign will be removed on or near March 10, 2026, from outside of the building as a part of this process. The sign will be securely stored after removal,” the announcement read.

Beginning March 18, the Pulse building will be removed.

More information and links to attend the update meeting will be provided in advance and available at pulseorlando.org.