Disney affordable housing project in Horizon West advances

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New plans have been filed with Orange County for Disney’s affordable housing project in Horizon West, moving the apartment concept into the next phase of development.

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County commissioners voted 5-1 Oct. 8 to approve the project to move forward.

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The only nay vote came from Commissioner Nicole Wilson of District 1, where the project is sited. Residents of the nearby Village H have voiced strong opposition to the development, voicing concern over school crowding and traffic, though experts say the project actually might alleviate some traffic issues.

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