Wyld Oaks in Florida plans 6,000 apartments and 300,000 sq ft retail with walkable design

Wyld Oaks, a new mixed-use community in Apopka, Florida, is moving forward with construction after nearly two years of financing delays, HousingWire reported.

The development will feature 6,000 multifamily units and fewer than 100 single-family homes, anchored by a walkable main street with a large park and 300,000 square feet of retail space.

Additional planned amenities include two hotels, a medical campus, 1.5 million square feet of industrial and distribution space, multiple parks, an outdoor concert venue, and a gas station.

The master developer, Joseph Beninati, emphasized the goal of creating a neighborhood where residents can meet daily needs by walking or biking, contrasting with the typical car-centric suburban developments in the region.

Construction began with Hathaway Development building 325 apartment units, marking the first horizontal construction phase of the project.

The project faced delays due to challenges in the local multifamily capital market common to many Sun Belt areas, pushing the start from late 2024 or early 2025 to now.

Wyld Oaks is located on 215 acres in Apopka, a rapidly growing suburb of Orlando, aiming to test the concept of 'third spaces' that foster community connection.