Disney’s Affordable Housing Gets Final Approval

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The Orange County Commissioners approved Disney’s affordable housing project, which means that construction can now move forward. Disney’s Affordable Housing Project Approved Disney announced the affordable housing project in April 2022. They earmarked 80 acres of land for development in the Horizon West area on Hartzog Road in Orange County, Florida. In September of this year, the … Read more

Disney’s Affordable Housing Plans Approved by Planning & Zoning Commission

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood surrounded by greenery, featuring houses, affordable housing, apartment buildings, a pond, roads, and nearby highways.

The Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission passed Disney’s affordable housing plans in a 5-1 vote, although some locals are pushing back against the project. Disney announced the affordable housing project in April 2022, earmarking 80 acres of land for development in the Horizon West area on Hartzog Road in Orange County, Florida. Following the … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal and Wendover Housing Break Ground on New Catchlight Crossings Affordable Housing Community

Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners broke ground Wednesday morning for Catchlight Crossings, a new affordable housing community. Catchlight Crossings Groundbreaking Celebration Catchlight Crossings is a new 20-acre community in the International Drive area near Universal Orlando Resort. It will feature 1,000 units, on-site amenities and services, retail and play areas, and easy … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Breaking Ground on New Catchlight Crossings Affordable Housing Community This Wednesday

Concept rendering of Catchlight Crossings affordable housing community

Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for their new affordable housing community, Catchlight Crossings, this Wednesday morning. Universal’s Catchlight Crossings Catchlight Crossings is a new affordable housing solution near Universal Orlando Resort that features 1,000 units, on-site amenities and services, retail and play areas, and easy access to … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Zoning Request for Central Florida Affordable Housing Development

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a rezoning request for an almost 80-acre affordable housing development in Central Florida. Disney is contributing 78.67 acres of land west of State Road 429, near Walt Disney World and Flamingo Crossings Town Center. Disney chose The Michaels Organization to build, own, and operate the property, which will have between … Read more

Walt Disney World Affordable and Attainable Housing Anticipated to Open in 2026

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Representatives of the Walt Disney Company have announced that groundbreaking on a new affordable and attainable housing development is set to take place next year, with the first units anticipated to be completed in 2026. The Walt Disney World Resort provided nearly 80 acres of land in Orange County to The Michaels Organization to build, own and operate an attainable housing development with 1,300 … Read more

A Beastly-Priced Brunch From Be Our Guest Restaurant, Walt Disney World Earmarks Land for Affordable Housing, Impending Changes to Disney KiteTails May Indicate Removal of Performers, and More: Daily Recap (4/6/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Walt Disney World Earmarks 80 Acres of Central Florida for New Affordable Housing Development

Walt Disney World has earmarked 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development in Central Florida. View concept art, watch a video about the new development, and read what Disney has to say about it below. For more than 50 years, our Central Florida family has played an important role in the story … Read more