NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 9, 2026Hillsborough County
Construction begins on USF's Uptown Landing mixed-use development
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Construction has officially started on the Uptown Landing complex, previously called the Fletcher District, located near the University of South Florida campus. The mixed-use project sits between North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue near the university's upcoming football stadium.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
A new mixed-use residential and commercial complex is being built near the USF campus and its planned football stadium, changing the local landscape and housing availability near the university.
Key Facts
- Construction has officially started on USF's Uptown Landing complex.
- The project was previously known as the Fletcher District.
- The development is a mixed-use project.
- It is located between North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue.
- The site is within walking distance of USF's new football stadium.
Who's Mentioned
locationUptown Landing“Mixed-use development project”OrganizationUSF“University developing Uptown Landing”locationFletcher District“Former name of Uptown Landing”PersonMichael E. Griffin“Chair of the USF Board of Trustees”OrganizationUF“Compared university”OrganizationAce Fletcher“Partner for construction through a public-private partnership”OrganizationFSU“Compared university”OrganizationUptown Landing“New mixed-use development complex under construction”PersonMoez Limayem“USF President”locationThe Claw“Former golf course site of the project”locationEast Fletcher Avenue“Location boundary for the development”locationNorth 46th Street“Location boundary for the development”PersonJonas Alvarez“USF exercise science student”OrganizationFletcher District“Previous name of the Uptown Landing complex”