BBB’s comprehensive master plan and architectural design for Catchlight Crossings will create a unique mixed-use community and an innovative solution for Central Florida’s pressing affordable housing needs.
Catchlight Crossings is a first-of-its-kind approach designed to address the shortage of affordable housing in Orlando, FL. Developed by Wendover Housing Partners, as part of the Universal Parks and Resorts "Housing for Tomorrow" initiative to create economically diverse housing options and healthy communities, this redevelopment in the heart of Orlando’s tourist corridor represents an affordable community built to enhance the lifestyle of its residents. As Master Planner and Design Architect, BBB has created an innovative pedestrian-oriented design for a community of 1,000 affordable and mixed-income housing units, a wide range of on-site services including medical offices and tuition-free preschool and 16,000 SF of retail space. A transportation hub for buses, ridesharing, employer shuttles, and bikes improves access to the surrounding region. With a focus on sustainability and high-quality, livable design, Catchlight Crossings includes community-oriented amenities and open spaces that will put residents first. BBB’s master plan creates a new framework for a critical and timely issue, and a model for affordable housing in the future.
Client
Wendover Housing Partners
Location
Orange County, FL
Size
20 acres, 1.95M GSF, 9 buildings
People
AIA, AICP
Partner, Director of Planning & Urban Design
Partner-in-Charge, Master Planning
Partner, Director of Planning & Urban Design
Partner-in-Charge, Master Planning
Team
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AVCONCivil Engineering
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BDG ArchitectsExecutive Architect
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RVi Planning + Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architect
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Palmetto InteriorsInterior Designer
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Trifecta ConstructionSustainability
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Ingenuity Engineers Inc.Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineers
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Structures OneStructural Engineers
Press
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29 Nov 2023
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11 Nov 2023
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07 Nov 2023