Spanning 86 acres of publicly-owned land nestled in the middle of St. Pete, Florida, with one of the most vibrant and walkable downtowns in the nation, the Historic Gas Plant District represents an opportunity unlike any other in the Southeast. Development will provide jobs, entertainment, mixed-income housing, and family-oriented places that promote equitable economic development for the surrounding community.
The City of St. Petersburg intends to honor the current commitment to repair Tropicana Field in accordance with the current use agreement. As for the future of baseball in our city – if in the coming months a new owner emerges, the City will consider a partnership to keep baseball in St. Pete.
In the meantime, St. Pete will not put progress on hold. The City will move forward on the development of the Historic Gas Plant District, honoring the 40-year-old promise of inclusive economic development on this historic land. The City will consider a phased approach, accounting for its obligations under the current use agreement. After decades of waiting, this land will again bear the fruit of housing, jobs, and beneficial community development.
A broad base of local and regional workers in tech and beyond, fueled by more than 30,000 highly skilled graduates each year
On the west coast of Florida, St. Petersburg is a short drive from Tampa, with three airports within a half hour of downtown St. Pete, allowing companies to attract employees from around the region and meet clients around the world
From canvas to coding, the creative culture behind St. Pete’s 11 museums, hundreds of murals and exciting musical and performing arts is now found in the innovative mindset of entrepreneurs in tech, finance, science, and more
Great weather, water, outdoor life, 4 winning sports teams, many museums and all kinds of art in the Sunshine City aid employee recruitment and retention
St. Pete welcomes everyone to the table, believing innovations, partnerships, and ingenuity create new opportunity for all
See also Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment at the City of St. Pete.
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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor.
There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.
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