VENICE, FL—Wellen Park has broken ground on Downtown Wellen, the mixed-use development that will become the central hub and gathering place for the master-planned community. Downtown Wellen will feature an 80-acre lake, retail shops, waterfront dining, pedestrian-friendly streets and public community spaces that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
During the recent groundbreaking event, attendees took part in a selection of activities that previewed the kind of event programming and fun, vibrant atmosphere that Downtown Wellen will feature, including flower bouquet-making from a popular mobile floral vendor, specialty drinks from a retrofitted vintage horse trailer-turned modern boutique bar, and an interactive painting station where guests painted pavers that will be used as part of colorful walkway in the downtown area.
The groundbreaking ceremony was conducted with special ceremonial shovels artistically painted by Wellen Park development partners, local officials and community members. The shovels will be featured as a permanent art installation once Downtown Wellen opens.
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