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LargoLocated in the center of Pinellas County, Largo is close to everything from beaches to airports. Growth has been spurred by affordable land values, a variety of transportation options, and a setting that is both business-friendly and family-friendly. To return to Redevelopment Districts, click here.For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of Largo or the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Carol Stricklin, Community Development Director, at 727-586-7490 or cddirector@largo.com. West Bay Drive District Largo Industrial District West Bay Drive District  General
Location: South of 4th Avenue NW, north of 4th Avenue SW, west
of Missouri Avenue/Seminole Boulevard, and east of Indian Rocks Road. See
map. District Type: Downtown, Employment District Assets: The key feature of this district is West Bay Drive, the city's historic downtown, which the state has recognized as a Florida Main Street . It is minutes away from the Gulf beaches and downtown Clearwater, and less than a half-hour from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Land Use: The district contains a mix of office, retail, and both single and multifamily residential uses, including newly redeveloped townhomes and shops built in a traditional downtown style. Public Investments: The city has invested heavily in streetscaping, repaving, providing architectural assistance, and attracting quality redevelopment to West Bay Drive. A similar program has begun for Clearwater/Largo Road.   General
Location: South of 8th Avenue SE, west of 66th Street, north of
90th Avenue, and east of the CSX railroad corridor. Although mainly located
in the City of Largo, portions also fall within the City of Pinellas Park
and the unincorporated county. See
map. District Type: Employment District Assets: Major roadways Ulmerton Road, Bryan-Dairy Road, Belcher Road, and 66th Street are within the district, along with the CSX railroad line. Nearby U.S. 19 allows convenient travel throughout Pinellas and into adjacent counties. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is about fifteen minutes away. Land Use: Nearly half of the land is designated for industrial use, and about a third is devoted to residential uses, primarily single-family and mobile homes. A large number of properties are vacant and available for development or redevelopment. Public Investments: The countywide transit authority has increased bus service on Bryan-Dairy Road and 66th Street. The MPO has plans to improve Ulmerton and Bryan-Dairy Roads from four lane to six lane corridors. |
