St. Pete’s CBA Policy underway; first developer meeting with community set for May 13
The first project of the CBA program is located on a 4.59-acre site at 800 First Ave. S.…
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Community Conversations identify top areas of concern for St. Pete residents
‘One of my pillars of governance is staying in touch with everyone who lives,…
St. Pete takes major steps on housing affordability
City council approved an additional $617,000 in incentives from the Community…
Mayor Welch releases affordable housing study results
The comprehensive affordable housing study was completed by a team of students from the…
City of St. Pete unveils housing assistance program improvements
The updated policies to the housing assistance programs will help people buy homes,…
Mayor Ken Welch, city leaders break ground on Jordan Park redevelopment
Jordan Park, once revitalized, will feature a newly constructed 60-unit mid-rise…
Commissioner Rene Flowers hosts affordable housing conference
Join Commissioner Rene Flowers, local, state, and federal officials Feb. 10-12 as they…
Emancipation Proclamation Service 2022
Rev. Kenny Irby, senior pastor of Bethel AME Church, delivered the keynote address at the…
Will a Black mayor deliver reparations to the Black community?
The International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement wants to know if a Black mayor…
HUD approves Jordan Park Redevelopment Proposal
The proposal involves the demolition of 31 vacant units (known as the Historic Village),…
Gas Plant/Laurel Park Reunion, part 2
Although living conditions in the complex had deteriorated by the time the city broke…
Pinellas partners celebrate groundbreaking for 50 new affordable homes in St. Pete
Innovare, among the first in the new round of housing developments funded by Penny for…
Housing is on the ballot in St. Pete Nov. 2
“The foundation of our quality of life in St. Petersburg is housing, and our next mayor…
Affordable housing is a necessity in St. Pete, let’s elect someone who can help
“To deal with the needs of St. Petersburg residents, our local elected officials need…
Residents call for mayor to declare state of emergency on skyrocketing rents
On Oct. 7, residents attended an in-person and virtual emergency housing meeting to…
St. Pete City Council approves 2022 budget
The fiscal year 2022 budget approved Sept. 30 includes a tax hike for residents. ST.…
Mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing
Top left, Ken Welch, Wengay Newton, Darden Rice Bottom left, Robert Blackmon, Pete…
Time for an agenda for Midtown
More than 40 percent of the residents of this city cannot afford the new market-rate…