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2024 Development Guide

Building a Downtown for the Future

Good decisions in Downtown St. Pete over the past century have helped to ensure our urban center remains walkable, safe, green and vibrant. But we still have challenges. St. Petersburg is growing up – quickly moving from a big town to a small city, with all the trials that accompany rapid transformation.

This Guide is a snapshot in time. It is designed to encourage public and private decisions that enhance the thing we love about this place.


2024 Development guide book cover of a sailboat on the Tampa Bay

2024 St. Petersburg Accolades

#1
PARK AMENITIES & ACCESS IN STATE
Trust for Public Land ParkScore
#1
BEST RUN CITY IN STATE
WalletHub
#1
BEST CITY FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE & MENTAL HEALTH IN STATE
CoworkingCafe
#1
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN STATE
Livability

Data

With significant projects moving forward in 2024, it is the right time for St. Petersburg to recommit to smart growth. Downtowns that combine mixed-income housing, creative workspaces, authentic diversity, distinct entertainment offerings, and multi-modal transportation will continue to thrive. We support decisions that safeguard property values, encourage investment and thoughtful development, enhance cultural amenities, and build an inclusive downtown that belongs to everyone.

Announced in 2023

13
New Projects Announced
9
Residential
2
Mixed-Use
2
Hotel

2,600
Residential Units
213,400
Retail and Commercial SQ FT
2,900
Parking Spaces
1,000
Bike Spaces
504
Hotel Rooms
332
Non-Market Rate Units

Under Construction in 2023

2,200
Residential Units
317
Hotel Rooms
45,000
Office Space SQ FT
80,900
Retail Space SQ FT

Planned in 2019

36
New Projects Planned
17
Multifamily Residential
6
Hotel
5
Mixed Use
4
Institutional
2
Transformational
2
Municipal

1,900
Residential Units
822
Hotel Rooms

Under Construction in 2019

1,700
Residential Units

Planned in 2020

56
New Projects Planned
26
Multifamily Residential
7
Hotel
7
Institutional
4
Municipal
4
Mixed-Use
3
Coworking Spaces
3
Food Hall Concept
2
Transformational

1,900
Residential Units
963
Hotel Rooms

Under Construction in 2020

1,700
Residential Units

Announced in 2021

18
New Projects Announced
9
Residential
6
Mixed-Use
2
Coworking
1
Hotel

2,350
Residential Units
214,000
Office Space SQ FT

Under Construction in 2021

714
Residential Units

Announced in 2022

23
New Projects Announced
15
Residential
4
Mixed-Use
2
Hotel
2
Medical

2,900
Residential Units
2,300
Bike Spaces
3,400
Parking Spaces
543
Non-Market Rate Units
61,000
Retail and Commercial SQ FT
192,000
Medical SQ FT
352
Hotel Rooms

Under Construction in 2022

2,300
Residential Units
380
Hotel Rooms
154,000
Office Space SQ FT
133,000
Retail Space SQ FT

Community Voices

Mayor Ken Welch Headshot
Q&A with Mayor Ken Welch
Vanessa Williams headshot
Q&A with Vanessa Williams
Dr. Kanika Tomalin headshot
Q&A with Dr. Kanika Tomalin
Dr. Cynthia Johnson headshot in front of a mural
Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Johnson
Will Conroy headshot of him standing in front of a construction zone
Q&A with Will Conroy
Gina Driscoll headshot standing in front of a Sun Runner stop
Q&A with Gina Driscoll
Liz Dimmitt headshot with St. Pete Fairgrounds installation in the background
Q&A with Liz Dimmitt
Jillian Bandes headshot of her wearing a hardhat
Q&A with Jillian Bandes
Dawn Shirreffs headshot taken in front of the downtown St. Pete skyline
Q&A with Dawn Shirreffs
John Catsimatidis headshot of him wearing a hardhat
Q&A with John Catsimatidis