"I think knowing that you have corporations that are willing to invest in St. Pete and provide those jobs and opportunities - that’s amazing.”
"We have the potential to have the best youth sports facility in the country."
"Frequent tidal impacts and intense rain events have taken a serious toll on residents."
“Once again, St. Pete is setting the pace on local housing policy."
“This is a multi-100-million-dollar, if not a multi-billion-dollar, development project."
“I can’t place value on letting some of the descendants of the Gas Plant area finally see something done.”
“But we’re so excited to have progress on the site.”
A developer based in South Florida can now build up to 776 housing units at the site.
Two local experts stressed the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, adaptability and applying industry best practices.
In a memo sent to city council members, Mayor Ken Welch highlighted his administration’s progress on public art and placemaking opportunities.
