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Four proposals valued between $1.2B and $8.1B compete to redevelop Historic Gas Plant District
2026-05-08, Moovit News Team
St. Pete Weighs Four Gas Plant Redevelopment Bids
St. Petersburg City Council and mayoral candidates are evaluating four competing proposals to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District, including the Tropicana Field site. The proposals, presented April 30, range from $1.2 billion to $8.1 billion in projected investment and include thousands of affordable housing units. Officials said the redevelopment aims to honor promises made to the Gas Plant neighborhood over 40 years ago when residents were displaced.
Background
The Gas Plant neighborhood was displaced more than four decades ago to make way for Tropicana Field, leaving unfulfilled commitments to the community. Four development teams—ARK Ellison Horus LLC, Foundation Vision Partners, Pinellas County Housing Authority, and The Burg Bid LLC—submitted proposals to transform the site. Candidates emphasized that any redevelopment must prioritize affordable housing, honor the district’s history, and involve community input throughout the process. The proposals represent different approaches to addressing these priorities while creating economic opportunity.
Key Details
ARK Ellison Horus proposes thousands of housing units with over 1,900 affordable units, research facilities, a museum, and a performance theater, projecting a $1.2 billion annual economic impact. The Burg Bid includes an $8.1 billion investment with 3,600 affordable housing units and projects over 30,000 jobs and $2.7 billion in tax revenue. Foundation Vision Partners suggests retaining city ownership and breaking the project among multiple developers. The Pinellas County Housing Authority also submitted a proposal, though specific details about their plan weren’t immediately available.
Timeline
The four proposals were presented to city officials on April 30. Candidates including Gabriel Hament and Douglas Homeyer said it’s too early to choose a specific proposal, suggesting the evaluation process will continue in coming months. Officials haven’t announced a timeline for when a final decision will be made or when redevelopment could begin.
Impact
Candidates Linsey Grove and Jameka Williams stressed the need for accessible housing, small business spaces, and public transit options in any final plan. Maria Scruggs recommended establishing an independent task force to assess economic losses from past displacement. The redevelopment could reshape transit access to the district, with candidates emphasizing the importance of connecting the area to the broader St. Petersburg transit network. Moovit provides real-time updates for St. Petersburg transit routes serving the Gas Plant District area.