Gas Plant District Developers Meet with Residents

Representatives of the five groups that submitted proposals to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant/Tropicana Field site met with citizens at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg. Over 500 residents and developers attended the meeting in person, another 300 residents attended via streaming. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch addressed the group and each developer set up display. The attendees were able to review the plans and interact with developers. Spanning 86 acres nestled in the middle of St. Pete, with one of the most vibrant and walkable communities in the nation, the Historic Gas Plant District (formally known as the Tropicana Field site) represents an opportunity unlike any other in the Southeast. The site is currently occupied by Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays major league baseball team. The Rays’ lease with the city expires in 2027.  Proposals for re-development were required to include plans with a new baseball stadium and call for residential units, to include affordable housing, office space, retail space and green space.  Four groups submitted proposals prior to the deadline, which was December 2, 2022. In addition to Gas Plant Restoration Associates, the other groups are, Sugar Hill Partners, Hines & Tampa Bay Rays, and 50 Plus 1 Sports. The final selection of a developer will be announced by the mayor at a meeting later in January 2023.

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