Walt Disney World wants to create affordable housing in Orlando. The initiative has been in the works for a long time. Universal Studios Orlando is also creating an affordable housing community Catchlight Crossings in Orlando as well.
This new development in southwest Orange County, Florida is in the early planning stages and is subject to the appropriate approvals. The affordable housing development will include more than 1,300 units and will be constructed by a third-party affordable housing developer on Disney’s land near its Central Florida theme parks.
The development will be located in close proximity to schools and the emerging expanding Flamingo Crossings Town Center retail and dining complex.
As of late, Disney seems to be very interested in buillding communities for all types of reasons.
The affordable housing development will be available for qualifying applicants from the general public, including Disney cast members.
“We are invested in working together with our community to solve complex issues,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “The lack of affordable housing is affecting many people across our country, including right here in Central Florida. With this initiative, we’re lending a hand to make a real and meaningful impact in our community by tapping into the best of our company’s strengths. This is the right opportunity and the right time to take action.”
Disney wants to help with finding lasting solutions to affordable housing in Central Florida. More details will be released later as this project is still in its early planning phase.
For additional details about Disney’s community initiatives in Central Florida, please visit DisneyWorldGivesBack.com.
Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
