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First Look at Tampa's Redevelopment

Host Cathy Unruh

From Downtown to Drew Park, redevelopment activity is helping to make Tampa's neighborhoods more attractive, safe, convenient, environmentally healthy and economically strong. Join host Cathy Unruh for a fresh and exciting look at the new vitality being infused into our redevelopment communities.

Replays Sundays at 8:30 pm, Mondays at 11:30 am, Fridays at 1:30 pm, and Saturdays at 6:30 pm. City of Tampa Television is Channel 15 on the Verizon FiOS system and Channel 615 on Bright House Networks. Quick link to Microsoft Silverlight installation

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Episode Description On Demand Video
Tour East Tampa to learn about the Business Facade Grant program and how it's helping local business owners upgrade their buildings. Also head to Drew Park to learn more about the community streetscaping project and the stormwater pipe replacement project. Airdate May 8, 2012. Play on Demand
21m 20s
Tour Metro 510 in downtown Tampa - a contemporary community of 120 new urban loft apartment homes. We also visit Vista 400, newly renovated apartment homes for those 55+ and the disabled community. Airdate February 1, 2012. Play on Demand
25m 36s
We visit Central Park for a construction update on the $450-million dollar Encore development. Next we head to Drew Park to learn why this redeveloping community is so successful at attracting and retaining high-quality businesses like Sol Davis Printing, Quality Rollers and Electric Supply. Airdate November 17, 2011. Play on Demand
17m 22s
Visit Tampa Heights Riverfront and learn from the USF School of Architecture how sustainable construction benefits economic growth. We find out about some wet and wild fun at Channelside Watersports. Next, we peddle downtown to City Bike Tampa and experience some two-wheeler urban recreation. Finally, we visit the new Tampa Family Health Center in East Tampa. Airdate July 29, 2011. Play On Demand
20m 20s
Head downtown to check out the new USF Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). Next, we visit the site of the future Channel District Park and then stroll over to the Channel District Kennel Club for a tail-wagging good time at the new members-only K-9 club. Airdate May 1, 2011. Play On Demand
23m 34s
Visit the East Tampa CRA to learn about the North 22nd Street improvement project. Then, we swing by Ella's Folkart Cafe for a little culture and cuisine. Finally, we pedal over to Drew Park to check out the new Tampa Police bike patrol. Airdate February 4, 2011. Play On Demand
26m 30s
This month's "Special Edition" of First Look takes a close look at the City's Community Redevelopment Areas: Central Park, The Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, East Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Ybor City. Airdate October 1, 2010. Play on Demand
15m 9s
Visit the new Tampa Museum of Art and beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown. We also tour the new faith-based H.O.P.E. Center in East Tampa. Airdate August 1, 2010. Play On Demand
17m 48s
Visit the Central Park CRA to learn about the long anticipated Encore development that recently received federal stimulus funding. We'll also meet City Council Chairman Tom Scott and East Tampa resident, Evangeline Best, to learn about the important role that community advisory committees play in the redevelopment of our communities. Finally, we'll tell you how you can take advantage of the benefits available through a new EPA Brownfields assessment grant. Airdate May 1, 2010. Play On Demand
28m 46s
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Explore some of the exciting things to come in and around Downtown as a result of the recent opening of the completely redesigned Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. We'll also learn about two award winning programs, one in Drew Park and one in Ybor City, that are helping to improve the quality of life in these CRAs. Aired winter 2010. High res Low res
Learn about the Channel District's Neighborhood Amenity Incentive Program. Also take a look at Powerhouse Gym, recently opened in the Channel District, featuring several innovative workout programs and systems. Aired fall 2009 High res Low res
Learn about Tampa's Urban Enterprise Zone and how businesses are benefiting from this tax credit and sales tax refund program. Stroll along Tampa's Riverwalk for a look at what's new Downtown. Aired summer 2009. High res Low res
Visit historic Ybor City for a glimpse of its people, places and events. Also take a look at the redevelopment occurring along the East Hillsborough Avenue commercial corridor in East Tampa. Aired spring 2009. High res Low res
Visit new restaurants and other places of interest along North Franklin Street and Downtown. We'll also take a tour of the Tampa Heights Riverfront CRA. Aired winter 2009. High res Low res
Join us as we learn how community redevelopment areas are created and how Tax Increment Financing is used to fund redevelopment activity. We'll also take a look at some redevelopment investment that is reshaping the Channel District and Drew Park. Aired fall 2008. High res Low res
Introduction to the Community Redevelopment Areas: Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, East Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Ybor City. Aired summer 2008. High res Low res