ORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Orlando on Thursday will provide an update on the design of a permanent Pulse memorial during a public meeting.
City officials said the design team plans to present materials showing how the memorial design advances work recommended by the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee.
The update will include visuals and an explanation of the next steps for the memorial site.
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The city has begun clearing the Pulse nightclub site to make way for a permanent memorial honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting. Earlier this month, crews installed construction fencing around the property as preparations for demolition got underway.
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Officials announced the iconic Pulse sign is scheduled for removal on or near March 10, with demolition of the building expected to begin March 18. The city said the sign will be removed carefully and securely stored after removal.
For nearly a decade, the site served as a temporary memorial where visitors left flags, flowers, and messages. The temporary memorial is now closed, though city officials say a small area will remain available for visitors to leave perishable items during construction.
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Before demolition begins, family members, survivors and community members are invited to visit the site for personal reflection.
Thursday’s meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m.