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Ground breaks on Universal’s new affordable housing project in Orlando

A public-private partnership between the entertainment giant, the county, and developers will result in a first-of-its-kind housing complex near International Drive that will bring 1,000 homes.

The name Universal, often linked to movies, theme parks, and resorts, will now also be linked to another industry — housing.

Public and private partners broke ground Wednesday for a new housing complex on Destination Parkway in Orlando, that will offer 1,000 new living spaces, 75% of which will be kept as affordable.