Overview
- The State of Florida’s water management district granted approval in January 2026, removing the last major hurdle to begin construction.
- Updated plans call for 1,369 units built in five phases, with more than 1,000 designated as affordable housing.
- The design includes 607 one-bedroom apartments and 762 two- to four-bedroom units in buildings up to five stories (62.5 feet).
- Most affordable units target households around 80% of area median income, with a small share at the lowest AMI levels; rentals will be open to any qualified residents, including Cast Members.
- Groundbreaking has slipped to 2026 at the earliest, with initial move-ins not expected until 2027–2028 and full buildout projected to take about five years; Disney donated the land and says it will not profit from the development.