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To help St. Pete housing affordability, look to older buildings, study says
In a city with a firehose of new construction, St. Petersburg's older buildings lend a crucial hand in providing affordable housing, according to a new report commissioned by the historic preservation nonprofit Preserve the 'Burg.Why it matters: When assessing how to handle the city's affordable housing crisis, St. Pete's already-existing, older buildings should be part of the conversation, Preserve the 'Burg executive director Manny Leto told Axios.The big picture: The report, titled "Keeping the Vibe Alive: The Impact of Historic Preservation in St. Petersburg," aims to quantify how older buildings bolster the local economy.State of play: While almost half (46%)...
St. Petersburg's Jordan Park Wins National Award for Affordable Housing Excellence
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County received the Redevelopment Award of Excellence from the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA). The award was given at the NALHFA Annual Conference on May 2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It acknowledges the Jordan Park redevelopment project in St. Petersburg for its role in providing affordable housing.
Developers want to transform St. Pete YMCA into apartments, retail
A developer and investor have big plans for the YMCA campus just west of downtown St. Petersburg.Why it matters: The plans for new apartments and retail space are a first glimpse at a possible future for a prominent parcel of land at First Avenue S. and 34th Street S., just outside the Grand Central District.The arts-and-entertainment corridor has seen explosive growth as St. Pete's development boom has moved west down Central Avenue.State of play: Developer Greystar Real Estate Partners and local investor Blake Investment Partners this week submitted an application to the city to redevelop a portion of the Jim...
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