St. Petersburg residents are invited to a Community Benefits Information Session to learn about and provide input on the community benefits associated with the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. located at the Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.
During this Information Session, residents will have the opportunity to learn specifically about the proposed community benefits directly from the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership.
Here’s what to expect:
- Doors open at 5 p.m.
- Hines-Rays presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.
- The public comment period begins at 6:10 p.m. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes.
- Speakers will be selected by a random number generator to ensure an equitable opportunity for residents opting to speak.
- Event will end at 8:30 p.m.
There will be multiple opportunities for the public to weigh in over the next several weeks and communicate with the Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC):
1) Community Benefits Information Session:
Residents have the option to speak publicly during the comment period or complete the online or printed form at the event that will be shared with the CBAC.
2) Online Submissions:
Residents can submit feedback to the CBAC through an online form from Dec. 14 – Dec. 31. Form can be found at www.stpete.org/gasplant
3) CBAC Meetings Scheduled in 2024:
In January, additional CBAC meetings will be held on Tuesdays to allow for additional public comment. Meeting dates are scheduled for January 9, 16, 23 and 30.