The 5.95-acre site – at the northwest corner of Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road in southwest Orlando -- is a quarter of a mile from Interstate 4 and three miles from Walt Disney World. Wood Partners, one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, anticipates a February 2014 leasing start, with construction completion around July open email 2014. The five-story, urban-style community will
include over 17,000 square feet of retail space, to be owned by The Wilder Companies. The Boston-based firm specializes in retail real estate development, management and leasing. The Rialto’s one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments will average 1,056 square feet, with 211,200 square feet of total living area. High-quality interiors will include ceramic flooring in kitchens, entries and baths; ceramic tub surrounds; nine-foot ceilings; stainless steel appliances; 42-inch cabinets with granite tops; and sleek, modern lighting. A total of 399 parking spaces will be available in the integrated parking garage, in addition to 59 spaces for retail and five spaces for the leasing office. Community amenities will include a leasing center and clubhouse, with a pool, mail kiosk and fitness center.