Legacy wall honors longtime change agent Chloe Coney
The legacy wall honoring Chloe Coney depicts images from Tampa's history over the last 70 years. It was created by Artist Ersula K. Odom.
East Tampa
Much has changed for the better in East Tampa since the 1980s when riots rocked the majority minority community and criminals ran rampant, but many challenges remain even as bold solution makers work to create jobs, new housing, education opportunities, access to healthcare, and a safe environment.
East Tampa residents craft action plan for the future
East Tampa residents are working with the City of Tampa and a private consultant to help shape the future of their neighborhoods.
City’s new housing grants aim to keep struggling East Tampa residents in their homes
East Tampa homeowners who can't afford necessary home repairs are eligible to apply for new grant funding set aside by the Community Redevelopment Area board.
Hillsborough County seeks input on new Equity Profile Action Plan
''By developing an equity profile of our community, opportunities for equitable growth can be identified and nurtured,” says an RFP describing Hillsborough County's Equity Profile Action Plan.
East Tampa resident makes her way north to find space for community garden
The Founder of 813 Hood Garden in Tampa is looking for space to create a community garden in East Tampa to serve residents of the largely low-income neighborhood.
The road to food sovereignty pauses in East Tampa
Sanwa Farmer's Market provides an oasis for fresh produce and ethnic choices in East Tampa as much of the surrounding community remains a food desert lacking grocery stores that populate other neighborhoods.
Neighbors pitch in to clean up East Tampa yard by yard, block by block
The Center for Economic Development in East Tampa engages volunteers to clean up homes and yards, empowering underserved communities by helping elders and others stay in their homes.
Jackson Heights leader calls for public transit improvements in East Tampa
Neighborhood Association president calls on state and local officials to prioritize projects that center on what she identifies as an overdue need to improve public transit service in East Tampa.
City prioritizes road safety in East Tampa, but tight budgets create roadblocks
Three major transportation projects in East Tampa currently respond to urgent needs identified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Vision Zero: City of Tampa, and Vision Zero Hillsborough.
Community Land Trust could help alleviate local affordable housing crisis
Hillsborough County's proposed new Community Land Trust is designed to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Tampa and surrounding communities.
