Osprey Sound Apartments to break ground in Orlando, addressing affordable housing shortage
The Osprey Sound Apartments affordable housing community geared toward senior citizens aged 62 and older will break ground in August on vacant land west ofOrange Blossom Trailin Orlando.
The 30,629-square-foot complex at 5453 S. Rio Grande Ave. will consist of 'three wings' with one- to three-bedroom units, along with a common area and pool, according to Orange County records.
Read: Billie Eilish extends 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR' dates to Orlando's Kia CenterA spokesperson for Denver-basedUlysses Development Grouptold Orlando Business Journal the $45 million project is estimated for completion in 18 months.Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal's website.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Read: Billie Eilish extends 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR' dates to Orlando's Kia Center
A spokesperson for Denver-basedUlysses Development Grouptold Orlando Business Journal the $45 million project is estimated for completion in 18 months.
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