Enter projects in the 42nd annual Planning & Design Awards
The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission is accepting entries for the 42nd annual Planning & Design Awards.
West Tampa
West Tampa is an historic Tampa neighborhood undergoing transformational change driven by investments and entrepreneurs. Traditionally defined by its working class, primarily Latin culture, the neighborhood is increasingly seen as a place of opportunity for talent, innovation, and diversity. The community stretches from Hillsborough Avenue on the north, Kennedy Boulevard on the south, Dale Mabry Highway on the west and the Hillsborough River on the east. Key landmarks within include Raymond James Stadium, MacFarlane Park, the Jewish Community Center (former National Guard Armory), cigar factories being converted into studio spaces, loft apartmets and new shops, Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry campus, St. Joseph's Hospital, the University of Tampa, and a plethora of ethnic restaurants.
In West Tampa, Rome Yards construction begins with affordable and workforce apartments
In West Tampa, construction has started on the long-planned Rome Yards mixed-use development. The first phase is Gallery at Rome Yards, an 11-story, 234-unit apartment building that will be 80 percent affordable and workforce apartments.
Early Learning Coalition pilot grant program supports childcare in Hillsborough at crucial time
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's pilot grant program uses American Rescue Plan Act money to fund an array of programs and initiatives at childcare centers in the county.
ULI Tampa Bay launches Art in Place to connect art and development
With the Art in Place initiative, Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay looks at ways art enhances the built environment and how to build working relationships between artists and developers.
Tampa Downtown Partnership launches neighborhood enhancement grant program
The Tampa Downtown Partnership's new community enhancement grant program is an opportunity for community members and groups to pitch ideas for projects and events that enhance the personality of downtown neighborhoods.
Downtown Tampa tidbits: DASH debut, soccer stadium, Convention Center honor
Around downtown, the Tampa Downtown Partnership's DASH shared ride service debuts. Tampa Bay's new women's pro soccer team eyes a waterfront stadium as a temporary home. The Tampa Convention Center wins Best in Southeast.
Should I stay or should I go? Making hurricane evacuation plans
When a hurricane is heading for the Tampa Bay Area, what do you need to do to prepare? Read on to learn what the experts advise.
Long-time community leaders in child welfare honored for public service
Katherine Essrig, a family court judge in Hillsborough County, and Larry Cooper, the chief of prevention and intervention service at the nonprofit Children’s Home Network, were recently honored for their decades of service and leadership on child welfare issues.
AIA Tampa Bay breathes new life into historic, old West Tampa warehouse
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay has a new home after renovating and restoring a 1904 warehouse building in the West Tampa Historic District.
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County town halls seek input on community needs
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County is using an online survey and a series of town hall meetings to get community input on the needs of families and children in Hillsborough and the services available to help meet those needs.
