UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — NBCUniversal is abandoning plans to build nearly 3,000 residences as part of an expansion on what is now its studio back-lot after complaints from surrounding residents and local politicians.

The company announced Monday it will instead pursue plans that scrap the residences in favor of more hotel rooms, a bigger expansion and upgrade of the Universal Studios theme park and surrounding retail and more studio offices and production facilities.

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