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Orlando’s commercial construction continues despite headwinds, as the City Beautiful processed thousands of building permits in 2024.
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According to city records, Orlando has seen over 12,000 commercial construction permits from December 2023 to December 2024, with hot spots in downtown, Lake Nona and I-Drive.
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Of those, 290 were new construction. Construction costs have been cited by experts as a main factor that discourages new projects.
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