🌱 How a 60-acre UCF project on Alafaya could reshape your commute
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- How a 60-acre UCF project on Alafaya could reshape your commute
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📰 News we're reading
• UCF Plots Alafaya Land Grab That Could Remake East Orlando (hoodline.com) — UCF is eyeing more than 60 acres along Alafaya Trail for a huge mixed-use project that could add thousands of student beds, new shops, and a hotel right by campus. The plan is still early, but any build-out would tie into ongoing Orange County safety and congestion upgrades on Alafaya, with community meetings expected as residents, students, and businesses weigh traffic, housing, and design impacts. 
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