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On Wednesday evening, developers shared more about the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment plans in St. Petersburg and how they'll benefit the community.
While a new MLB stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays is a big bullet point on what this project includes, $50 million will also be spent on community benefits.
The project will include affordable housing, open public spaces, acres of greenery, parking and shopping options.
"We all recognize the enormous responsibility that comes with having been selected by the mayor and through the RFP project to do what's right with the land," said Brian Auld, president of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Developers went through what all this project will do, including affordable and workforce housing, honoring the history of the district, creating a walkable community, promoting sustainability and offering more than a dozen acres worth of public parks and open space.
A major theme in all presentations given was following through on broken promises made decades ago in South St. Pete. The majority of public comment said this plan doesn’t do enough — some calling it a clear display of corporate greed.
"It's a bad proposal," one public commenter said.
MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/community-members-express-concerns-over-affordable-housing-in-south-st-pete-redevelopment-project/67-4e802f5c-a092-4406-877d-a7ba4dd99082
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