Residents Push Back as Disney’s Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
Local Orange County residents came out Thursday to discuss the affordable housing project Disney is looking to build.
Though there are plenty of concerns about the fast-growing area, Disney’s Plan for Affordable Housing in Horizon West is moving forward.
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Steps Forward
Disney is taking significant steps to address the affordable housing situation in Central Florida.
The company has proposed the construction of 1,400 units of mixed-income housing off Hartzog Road in the Horizon West community. This rapidly growing area is just outside Walt Disney World.
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The Disney plan provides much-needed affordable housing in the area, but some local residents have raised concerns.
“This is adding 1,400 homes onto a two-lane road. That also has a school. Safety is a concern,” said Charles Hassle, a Horizon West resident.
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Hassle is not the only one concerned. Other residents in the community are worried that the increased traffic from the new homes will create congestion and pose safety risks, especially for the nearby school.
Disney is partnering with the community and local officials to address any concerns and work towards a balanced solution.
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A Disney spokesperson shared:
Our goal remains to help solve and contribute to what Orange County leaders have identified as one of the top issues in our region. We look forward to returning to the Board of County Commissioners and presenting this unique plan to bring more than 1,000 affordable housing units to Central Florida.
5-1 Vote
The proposal recently passed as the Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 in favor of the project moving forward.
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The decision now goes to the Orange County Board of Commissioners, who will determine whether the project can proceed.
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