ORLANDO, Fla. – As Universal Orlando approaches the grand opening of Epic Universe, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing community is taking shape nearby.
Ryan von Weller, COO of Wendover Housing Partners, gave News 6 an update on Catchlight Crossings, which promises to give hospitality and service workers an affordable place to live close to where they work.
“This particular development is going to really be a game changer for how we view affordable housing,” von Weller said. “We’re doing 1,000 units across 20 acres, which is essentially 50 units per acre. In Central Florida, that’s a little atypical.”…