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The Partnership can play a prominent role in support of this generational redevelopment opportunity. We have productive relationships with public officials, interest groups, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the development community and will deploy our political capital and urban development expertise to support the highest and best use of this site. We seek to support the Historic Gas Plant Development by working with community leaders to support a mixed-income, complete neighborhood in the historic Gas Plant redevelopment, anchored by a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Red Apple under contract to buy Mirror Lake property
The developer behind the Residences at 400 Central, downtown St. Petersburg’s tallest building, plans to build a new tower overlooking nearby Mirrror Lake.
November 19, 2024
Pinellas County and the Rays have a stadium standoff
Pinellas County commissioners delayed a critical vote Tuesday night just hours after the Tampa Bay Rays sent a somber letter stating the Commission’s previous i
November 20, 2024
Storm-impacted tourism taxes enter Rays stadium debate
Pinellas County officials have touted the local tourism industry’s resiliency amid back-to-back hurricanes. Recently released metrics underscore their point.
November 21, 2024
Rays could leave St. Pete, regardless of bond votes
St. Petersburg is next at-bat to vote on a bond issuance to finance the city’s contribution to a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. It might not matter.
November 21, 2024
St. Petersburg has likely lost Major League Baseball
The Tampa Bay Rays have likely taken their last at-bat in St. Petersburg, a reality begrudgingly recognized Thursday night by the team’s most ardent supporters
November 22, 2024
Here’s why the St. Pete Downtown Partnership supports the Rays/Hines stadium deal
The Historic Gas Plant District deserves a master planned, mixed income, complete neighborhood that can be a global example of smart urban design.
July 7, 2024
For Rays’ partner Hines, $6.5B stadium development will be ‘transformative’
Hines is working alongside the Rays to lead a monumental 20-year, $6.5 billion plan for a stadium and mixed-use development on the Trop site.
October 10, 2023
For the Rays, St. Petersburg never seemed like the answer. What changed?
The Rays consider DTSP after 16 years, now that St. Petersburg has become a staple destination for arts and dining, featuring new, high-end buildings.
September 25, 2023
St. Pete City Council pushes back on outside consultant on Trop selection
Debate over how to redevelop Tropicana Field causes tensions, especially in the topic of utilizing outside expertise to guide the situation.
January 25, 2021
Seven proposals revealed for the redevelopment of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site
The City of St. Peter and Mayor Kriseman released 7 submissions of the Request for Proposal for the redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site in downtown.
February 1, 2021
Three Trop site proposals out of the running as city narrows list
The City of St. Petersburg has shortlisted four proposals for the redevelopment of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site.
March 8, 2021
Tropicana Field Site - Public Comment
There are currently three ways for residents to provide input regarding the proposals leading up to the final development partner being selected.
March 30, 2021
Tampa Bay Rays will meet with community stakeholders to talk Trop site redevelopment, City Council member says
While reviewing the Tropicana Field redevelopment process, an off-hand remark by St. Peter City Council member Deborah Figgs-Sanders redirects the conversation.
March 30, 2021
Community Voices: Downtown Partnership supports engaging outside development counsel for Trop
The Partnership spoke out about need for more resources to support the City of St. Pete in efforts to find and negotiate with a development partner on the Trop.
April 19, 2021
City releases appraisals for Trop site
The Tropicana Field site has an estimated market value ranging from $66 million to $277.4 million, according to three appraisals on the property.
April 19, 2021
City Council wants to ‘hit the pause button’ on Trop redevelopment and work with the Rays
The St. Petersburg City Council wants to work with the Tampa Bay Rays on the future of the Tropicana Field site.
April 19, 2021
St. Pete Downtown Partnership's Tropicana Field Redevelopment Recommendations
The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership appreciates the opportunity to provide recommendations and suggestions as the City pursues the redevelopment of the Trop
May 12, 2021
Kriseman to trim Trop redevelopment shortlist to two
Mayor Rick Kriseman is set to whittle down the field of Tropicana Field redevelopment proposals from four to two.
May 27, 2021
Rays lawsuit impacts plans for talks between city, county, team
Pinellas County & City of St. Pete are holding on the process to hire a consultant to negotiate with the TB Rays on what could be the future of the team.
May 27, 2021
St. Petersburg business leaders urge Kriseman to keep working with Rays
City business leaders sent a letter to Rick Kriseman imploring him to resume working with the Tampa Bay Rays on a deal that would keep the team in St. Pete.
May 28, 2021
Tropicana Field Redevelopment Partners Shortlisted To Two
The City of St. Petersburg has announced a 2 firms that remain in the running to become the development partner for the Tropicana Field Redevelopment.
May 28, 2021
St. Pete Downtown Partnership CEO Sees New Chapter Ahead
Tropicana Field site redevelopment, marine science, art and commercial real estate are on the agenda for the SPDP. Read more on our blog!
December 18, 2018
How Long to Redevelop the Rays’ Home Turf in St. Petersburg? Mayor Kriseman Won’t Say
The future of the Rays' home in downtown St. Pete remains uncertain, yet Mayor Rick Kriseman says development can begin anyway. So when will it start?
March 8, 2020
City Releases RFP To Develop Tropicana Field Site
The City of St. Pete has dedicated a minimum of $75mil for infrastructure development of the Tropicana Field site with plans to partner with a development team.
July 28, 2020
St. Pete 2.0: Imagining the New Tropicana Field Site [Survey]
The planned redevelopment of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site hit a milestone in July when the City issued a request for proposals to find a master developer.
July 30, 2020
St. Pete 2.0 Results: Imagining the new Tropicana Field site
We used the forum of St. Pete 2.0 to get a sense of what’s most important to the community as the Tropicana Field site is redeveloped.
August 19, 2020
Trop Redevelopment Will Live Up to Promises to Black Community, City Leaders Say
City leaders emphasize promises to the Black Community to ensure their wellbeing and opportunities as the Trop redevelopment project take way.
December 11, 2020
Mayor Welch Highlights Progress and Priorities After 100 Days in Office
On Friday, Mayor Kenneth T. Welch celebrated his 100th day in office. The milestone is an opportunity for him to reflect, evaluate, and look forward.
April 18, 2022
Community Benefit Commitments of the Two Finalist Developers for Tropicana Field
The Tropicana Field redevelopment project marks the 1st time in the history of St. Petersburg that race equity was a required focal point of a major development
June 14, 2022
Partnership Recommendations for Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment
SPDP recognizes the unique characteristic of the Historic Gas Plant District site to transform our urban center and expand prosperity to the entire community.
January 13, 2023
Endorsements of Tropicana Field Redevelopment Plans Sent to St. Pete City Hall
Endorsements and letters of recommendation are trickling in about which team the city should pick to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant district, home to the Trop
January 17, 2023
St. Petersburg Bets on Affordable Housing at the Trop. Can it Deliver?
Mayor Ken Welch ripped up his predecessor’s plans for the Trop site and prioritize affordable housing for the historic Gas Plant district.
January 18, 2023
Rays Have a Developer and a Plan For a Stadium. Do They Have a Partner in St. Pete?
It’s decision time in the city. The same momentous, once-in-a-lifetime decision that keeps playing round and round in these parts.
January 30, 2023
Partnership Statement of Support For the Gas Plant Redevelopment Plans
We appreciate the approach Mayor Welch used to make this decision. The Hines-Rays team has the means to deliver and honor the history of the site.