City Council gave the go-ahead last week on a project to build and install new signage on major entrances throughout the city. ...more

February 18, 2009

There will be slightly less money for Tampa's redevelopment projects this year, and not just because there has been a significant drop in the city's property values. ...more

February 12, 2009

There will be slightly less money for Tampa's redevelopment projects this year, and not just because there's been an significant drop in the city's property values. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tarpon Springs is proceeding at a rapid pace with plans to foster economic redevelopment in its two main commercial centers, downtown and the Sponge Docks. Unlike many other cities, Tarpon Springs has two commercial "main streets." The focus downtown is on arts and antiques. The Sponge Docks riverfront district features the city's Hellenic heritage. ...more

January 31, 2009

Years of broken promises and neglect surrounding one of East Tampa's main roadways finally may be in the rearview mirror for frustrated residents. ...more

January 18, 2009

If the goal of the federal stimulus plan is to generate jobs and revive impoverished neighborhoods, then there is a strong case to be made for funding the revival of Central Park Village. ...more

January 15, 2009

The CRA here hasn't had a public hearing since March 2007, but it's possible that a public hearing wasn't required, said the deputy mayor, a city councilman and the city attorney. ...more

December 11, 2008

City officials plan to spend more than $400,000 to buy adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used for housing. ...more

December 10, 2008

DREW PARK - The city council unanimously approved on Thursday spending more than $400,000 to purchase two adjoining parcels in Drew Park that could be used to build homes. The city plans to buy the parcels at 4106 and 4108 N. Hubert Ave. at a cost of $402,800. The money to purchase the properties will come from the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area fund. ...more

December 4, 2008

The city council wants more public input before endorsing a plan to convert Gall Boulevard to a one-way street. ...more

November 12, 2008