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City of St. Pete opens up opportunities for public input on Tropicana Field Site redevelopment

City of St. Pete opens up opportunities for public input on Tropicana Field Site redevelopment

The massive Tropicana Field Site redevelopment is one of the biggest opportunities for growth St. Petersburg history, and officials are now seeking input from the public on what they would like to see done with the space. They’ve narrowed down the project proposals to four

Several opportunities are launching in April for residents to provide input regarding the Tropicana Field site redevelopment project. The creation of these opportunities follows the City of St. Petersburg’s announcement of shortlisted development partner proposals, which were announced earlier this month.

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There are three ways for residents to provide input regarding the proposals leading up to the final development partner being selected:

1. Attend a virtual or in-person public meeting.

Registration and masks will be required for in-person meetings. Attendance to in-person meetings will be limited to allow for social distancing.
· Mon., April 5 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. (Virtual, participation info TBA)
· Wed., April 7 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. (In-Person)
· Thurs., April 8 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. (In-Person)

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2. Visit an immersive showroom to see proposal summaries and renderings.

The following showroom locations will be active starting April 12.
· North Library: 861 70th Ave. N.
· Mirror Lake Library: 280 5th St. N.
· JW Cate Rec Center: 5801 22nd Ave. N.
· Enoch Davis Rec Center: 1111 18th Ave. S.

3. Leave a comment online.

Community feedback will be collected until the final ribbon is cut on the Tropicana Field redevelopment. Input collected during this shortlist period will be provided to Mayor Rick Kriseman to inform a final development partner selection later this year.

Register for public meetings and view more project updates here.

At the start of 2021,The proposals for the massive Tropicana Field Site were released. Now, the city has narrowed it down to just 4:

Spanning 86 acres of publicly-owned land nestled in the heart of the Sunshine City, The Tropicana Field site represents a development opportunity unlike any other in the Southeast.

The City of St. Petersburg has dedicated a minimum of $75 million for infrastructure development of the site with plans to partner with a development team to create a multi-use city center that reflects the diverse and rich culture of St. Petersburg and adheres to principals developed through community engagement, including Smart Cities, sustainability, and a healthy community.

In the last decade, St. Pete has experienced an exhilarating renaissance. Recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing cites and named one of the top places to start and grow a business – St. Pete’s economic indicators strengthen each year. This development opportunity comes on the heels of the completion of the highly anticipated, world-class, $93 million St. Pete Pier project. The Tropicana Field site presents endless possibilities to take this city on the rise to the next level.

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