NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsOctober 29, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg residents share development hopes for Historic Gas Plant District
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Local residents and workers in St. Petersburg are expressing their hopes and concerns regarding the upcoming redevelopment of the 86 acres surrounding Tropicana Field. The selected developer, The Burg Bid, is currently asking the community to complete a survey to gather public input before the area is redeveloped.
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The redevelopment will transform 86 acres of land in St. Petersburg over the next two years, impacting local residents, original neighborhood members, and small business vendors.
Key Facts
- Tropicana Field has two years remaining before it is scheduled to be demolished and the area redeveloped.
- The selected developer for the Historic Gas Plant District is The Burg Bid.
- The developer is asking the community to complete a survey about the 86 acres of land.
- Residents like Dianna Zelt and Afi Holand are advocating for more green spaces, trees, parks, and small buildings.
- Community members have emphasized the importance of including original residents of the Historic Gas Plant District in the planning process.
Who's Mentioned
locationSt. Pete“City where the development is taking place”otherTropicana Field“Baseball stadium scheduled to be demolished”PersonAfi Holand“Barbershop worker near Tropicana Field sharing views on development”locationHistoric Gas Plant District“86 acres of land slated for redevelopment”OrganizationThe Burg Bid“Selected developer of the Historic Gas Plant District”PersonDianna Zelt“St. Petersburg resident sharing views on development”