Tampa’s Downtown experienced a surge of critical redevelopment projects during 2008 that will forever reshape the City’s urban core. Most notably, construction began on numerous public and philanthropic projects, including a new signature waterfront park, the Tampa Museum of Art, the Tampa Bay History Center and segments of the Tampa Riverwalk. In addition, Downtown celebrated the opening of The Plaza at Harbour Island condominiums and several new restaurants. With its growing variety of housing options, new parks, major sports complex, and destination cultural venues, Downtown continues its transformation into a 24/7 regional center for business, entertainment, the arts and urban living.

•  City Seeks Members for Community Redevelopment Areas
  Community Advisory Committees

The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa is seeking individuals to serve on Community Advisory Committees for five Community Redevelopment Areas: Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, Drew Park, and Tampa Heights Riverfront. Click here for information and application. Deadline is December 4, 2009.

• A loan program to provide funding to property owners for the preservation of older properties in the Downtown CRA Districts is now available. Check out the Downtown Tampa CRA Preservation Trust Fund Loan Program here.