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St. PetersburgThe largest city in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg is well-connected to both Tampa to the east and Sarasota/Bradenton to the south. Its established communities offer business locales and lifestyles to suit every need, and represent the hottest market for redevelopment in Pinellas County. To return to Redevelopment Districts, click here.For more information about this community, please visit the websites of the City of St. Petersburg or the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. For personal assistance with your business or redevelopment needs, please contact Sophia Sorolis, Economic Development Manager, at 727-893-7100 or Business@stpete.org. Downtown St. Petersburg District Tyrone Industrial District Lealman/St. Petersburg Industrial District Downtown St. Petersburg District  General
Location: The district is located within the bounds of 5th Avenue
N. to the north, Beach Drive to the east, 11th Avenue S. to the south,
and I-275 to the west. See map. District Type: Downtown, Employment District Assets: Downtown St. Petersburg is experiencing a renaissance. The public and private sectors have together invested more than $1 billion in new development and redevelopment, producing an array of high-rise office towers, condominiums, townhomes, retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. With the University of South Florida, the regional headquarters of the U.S. Geological Survey; a medical services community undergoing a $355 million expansion; and the largest marine research cluster in the southeastern United States, it is one of the major anchors in the Florida High Tech Corridor. Land Use: The land is primarily designated for Central Business District uses, which include a range of high-density and intensity uses compatible with a traditional downtown. Several CRAs cover much of the district. Multimodal transportation is provided by I-275 and its feeders, I-175 and I-375; the Williams Park bus transit hub; a trolley system; Albert Whitted Airport, which accommodates small aircraft; and the Port of St. Petersburg. Public Investments: A $40 million partnership between the city and private investors gave rise to BayWalk (recently rebranded as Sundial), a major retail-entertainment complex that helped begin the downtown's revival. The city has also invested in two public parking garages and other transportation improvements, as well as streetscape enhancements throughout the district. Future projects will include implementation of the Port of St. Petersburg/Albert Whitted Airport Master Plan and redevelopment of the Bayfront Center Arena site. .   General
Location: It is bounded by Tyrone Boulevard to the north, 66th
Street to the east, 13th Avenue to the south, and 75th Street to the west. See
map. District Type: Employment District Assets: The Tyrone Industrial District is located in a quiet suburban setting that has historically attracted high-tech research and development firms. Ample transportation access is provided by 22nd Avenue, 66th Street, and Tyrone Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 19). About 1.4 miles of the Pinellas Trail passes through the district, and the Boca Ciega Bay shoreline lies to the west. Land Use: The land is mainly designated for industrial and mixed residential/office/retail uses, with fairly equal areas devoted to each. The district contains multifamily residential properties and is surrounded by single-family neighborhoods, providing a range of convenient housing options. A key feature of this area is Tyrone Square Mall, a traditional enclosed mall that remains highly successful. Public Investments: The city has recently invested in beautification and drainage facility improvements on Tyrone Boulevard. The countywide transit authority plans to construct a Park 'N Ride facility near the mall and enhance bus service on 66th Street and Tyrone Boulevard.  General
Location: It is located along the CSX Railroad corridor between
7th Avenue S. and 48th Avenue N., with a portion extending west along 22nd
Avenue N. to 34th Street N., and a node extending east along 44th Avenue
N. to 24th Street N. See
map. District Type: Employment District Assets: Lying alongside downtown neighborhoods dating back to the 1920s, the district has long been a home for small manufacturing and construction businesses. But with its proximity to downtown-and ample transportation access provided by 9th, 22nd, and 38th Avenues, U.S. 19, I-275, and the CSX railroad line-its redevelopment potential is much greater. Land Use: Approximately two-thirds of the land is designated for industrial use, followed by single and multifamily residential. Public Investments: Public investment has focused on maintaining compatibility with the adjacent neighborhoods while preserving a working industrial district. The city has provided beautification, traffic calming, and pedestrian/bicycle amenities on the major roadways. The county has added pedestrian bridges on a portion of U.S. 19, and the 22nd Avenue onramp to I-275 is scheduled to be reconfigured with additional lanes. |
