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North CountyNorth Pinellas County has seen rapid growth during the last five years. With convenient transportation, easy access to Pasco and North Hillsborough counties, affordable land prices, and the nearby Tampa Bay waterfront, it has become one of the fastest growing areas in the county for businesses and residents alike. Please click for information on each of the districts in this location. To return to Redevelopment Districts, click here.Downtown Tarpon Springs District  photo provided by the City of Tarpon Springs District Type: Downtown, Employment District Assets: Located on the scenic Anclote River, Tarpon Springs is one of the oldest and most charming communities in Tampa Bay. Famous for its historic sponging industry and Greek heritage, it is also known for its art and antique communities and historic neighborhoods. Land Use: Most properties are designated for industrial use, followed by commercial and single-family residential. Significant parcels are available for both development and redevelopment. Public Investments: The city is implementing a streetscape master plan for Tarpon and Pinellas Avenues, and major streetscape and infrastructure improvements for the Safford Avenue/Pinellas Trail area. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of Tarpon Springs or the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Karen Lemmons, Economic Development Manager, at 727-943-4932 or klemmons@ctsfl.us.   General
Location: The district lies within the unincorporated community
of Palm Harbor. It extends south of Alderman Road, west of West Lake Road,
north of Tampa Road, and east of Belcher Road. See
map. District Type: Employment District Assets: U.S. 19 provides for convenient travel within Pinellas County, and to nearby Pasco County. Land Use: It contains properties designated for residential/office/retail uses, mainly along U.S. 19, surrounded by residential uses at various densities. A number of vacant properties remain in the district, and there is significant potential for redevelopment. Public Investments: Pinellas County recently completed construction work on Belcher Road, and is adding new traffic lanes, drainage facilities, sidewalks, and other infrastructure to Nebraska Avenue and between Belcher Road and U.S. 19. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the Pinellas County Government or Pinellas County Economic Development Department. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Cindy Margiotta, at 888-759-5627 or CMargiotta@PinellasCounty.org.  photo provided by Nielsen Media Research General Location: While the majority of Pinellas County is a peninsula, Oldsmar lies on the mainland adjacent to Hillsborough County. The district is bounded by the Brooker Creek Preserve to the north, the Pinellas/Hillsborough County line to the east, St. Petersburg Drive to the south, and Scarlett Boulevard to the west. See map. District Type: Employment District Assets: State Road 580 offers easy connections to both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, including Tampa International Airport. Land Use: It contains significant industrial land, much of it still vacant and developable, as well as a designated Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), which requires that any property taxes collected within its boundaries be used only in that area. Public Investments: The city and MPO have made streetscaping and drainage improvements on St. Petersburg Drive and added new turn lanes to Douglas Avenue. The Hillsborough County government has plans to widen and streetscape Race Track Road, which runs along part of the Pinellas/Hillsborough county line. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of Oldsmar or the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Marie Dauphinais, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, at 813-749-1123 or mdauphinais@ci.oldsmar.fl.us..  General
Location: The district is located between Bay Street to the north
and Scotland Street to the south, the Gulf of Mexico to the west and New
York Avenue to the east. See
map. District Type: Downtown Assets: The key feature of this district is Main Street, the city's historic downtown corridor, which provides a charming, pedestrian-friendly environment for residents, small businesses, and visitors. Approximately a half-mile of the Pinellas Trail passes through the district, and is integrated with the downtown. Land Use: It contains a mix of single and multifamily residential, commercial, and institutional uses, with a handful of industrial businesses. Vacant parcels suitable for infill are found throughout the district. Public Investments: The district is a designated CRA, and the city has made significant investments, providing extensive streetscape improvements, public parking, and façade improvement grants. Public-private partnerships have led to the addition of residential and mixed-use infill developments. In an agreement with Pinellas County, the city also obtained control of a segment of the Pinellas Trail, in order to provide specialized lighting and landscaping that blends in with the downtown. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of Dunedin or the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Robert C. Ironsmith, A.I.C.P., Economic Development Director, at 727-298-3204 or RIronsmith@dunedinfl.net.  General
Location: The district lies within unincorporated Pinellas County.
It is bounded by Indiana Avenue to the north, County Road 1 to the east,
Michigan Avenue to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. See
map.District Type: Town Center Assets: Old Palm Harbor is one of the earliest settlements in Pinellas County, and has been recognized by the state as a Florida Main Street, a designation given to historic downtowns that have been revitalized. Recreational resources include a waterfront park, a quarter-mile section of the Pinellas Trail that passes through the district, and nearby athletic fields. Land Use: The district is largely made up of single-family and commercial parcels, with a handful of prominent institutional uses associated with historic properties. A number of vacant or underutilized parcels provide opportunities for infill development. Public Investments: The county received a $295,000 grant from the state Division of Historical Resources and restored a building dating from the early 20th century. It is also implementing a $2.6 million plan to upgrade roadways, curbing, drainage, utilities, and streetscape enhancements in the downtown district. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the Pinellas County Government or Pinellas County Economic Development Department. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Cindy Margiotta, at 888-759-5627 or CMargiotta@PinellasCounty.org.  photo provided by the City of Safety Harbor District Type: Downtown Assets: A charming, walkable downtown streetscape surrounds a central park, and features the historic Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. The city recently approved a $25 million private development that will add a mix of new townhomes and retail uses. Land Use: Predominantly single-family, commercial, and institutional, with some multifamily and industrial uses. A number of vacant parcels are found throughout the district, primarily to the east. Public Investments: The district is a designated CRA. The city has made extensive streetscape improvements, including investing more than $2 million to date to restore brick streets and underground facilities. The city has received two awards from the Florida Redevelopment Association, one for the streetscape program and one for the brick streets rehabilitation project. Contact: For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of Safety Harbor or the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Marcie Stenmark, Community Development Director, at 727-724-1555 x1702 or mstenmark@cityofsafetyharbor.com. |
