The Tampa City Council, which is to architectural design what the Exploding Chicken is to art, wasn't overwhelmed last week when presented with plans for a new Curtis Hixon Park. ...more

February 13, 2008

In a symbolic vote Thursday, the Tampa City Council joined the chorus of opposition to a proposed jet fuel pipeline through central city neighborhoods. ...more

February 8, 2008

City council members got their first good look Thursday at plans for a new Curtis Hixon Park, and they didn't like everything they saw. ...more

February 7, 2008

The city administration on Thursday proposed ways for Tampa to be a greener city, but the plan didn't include incentives for developers to build green, in contrast to an earlier proposal from a councilman. ...more

January 24, 2008

After years of planning and delays, the city appears ready to begin shoreline stabilization at two waterfront parks. ...more

January 23, 2008

Ready to cozy up next to former Mayor Dick Greco? As soon as March, Tampa residents and tourists will be able to take a seat next to the former mayor, who will be commemorated with a bronze bench and statue meant to honor him for his two stints as Tampa's mayor. ...more

January 13, 2008

The city's redevelopment board went on the road this week and heard from residents about what they want to improve neighborhoods. ...more

January 12, 2008

Councilman John Dingfelder has proposed a plan to entice developers - and require the city - to meet certain environmental standards on new buildings. ...more

January 10, 2008

Change is coming to Hyde Park Village. The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 on Thursday to rezone the 20-year-old outdoor shopping complex for a $100 million makeover that includes condominium towers and stores. ...more

December 21, 2007

Faced with no choice but to follow the rulings of the courts, the Tampa City Council on Thursday begrudgingly issued approval for a much-debated Bayshore Boulevard condominium tower. ...more

December 21, 2007