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.
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.
Hillsborough County's proposed new Community Land Trust is designed to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Tampa and surrounding communities.
Architect Joshua L. Jones imagines his chess park concept as a seed that could help grow community engagement and civic pride as well as additional investments in East Tampa.
The Tampa Bay History Center offers guided walking tours of some of Tampa’s most historic sites and neighborhoods. Follow along on a recent tour of Central Avenue.
A pilot program is recruiting disadvantaged youths in Hillsborough County for a free Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment program.
Open Cafe in East Tampa serves up tasty soul food along with second chances for former inmates and the homeless who find work, hope, and opportunities to move up and out of poverty.
East Tampa will be the beneficiary of new loans, private equity, and philanthropic support designed to close equity gaps in the historically black community.
What’s next? The 4th Tampa Arts Alliance townhall meeting will focus on East Tampa during a virtual meetup on Oct. 6 and then Downtown Tampa and Ybor City on Oct. 13 in person at Rialto Theatre.
Solutions Journalism stories will focus on the grassroots efforts of people and organizations in East Tampa who are chipping away at difficult issues that continue to impact the quality of life in its historic neighborhoods.
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