New mixed-use development in the works in North Hyde Park
A mixed-use development with retail space and townhouses is in the works in North Hyde Park. St. Petersburg-based Cardinal Point Management is proposing a mixed-use development at 301 N. Rome Ave., with 6,700 square feet of small-shop space and 23 townhouses. The retail space would front North Rome Avenue, while the townhouses would line North […]
Building gets taller, retail added as developer revamps multifamily proposed near Oxford Exchange
A South Florida developer who wants to build near Oxford Exchange has proposed a taller, mixed-use building for the site in response to requests from the surrounding neighborhood and city planners. Altman Development Corp., based in Boca Raton, submitted a new site plan and updated documents to the city last week that now show Altis […]
As urban land gets scarce, residential projects get smaller — and some get taller
Several residential projects proposed around Tampa in recent days illustrate the scarcity of urban land. The owner of prime property in South Tampa is looking to rezone it to make way for just 15 multifamily units. Townhouses proposed in Westshore will be up to 3,000 square feet — but stacked over a garage in three […]
Supreme Court: Discrimination includes policies that have ‘disparate impact’ on minorities
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that businesses and government can be held liable for violating the Fair Housing Act even if they didn’t intentionally discriminate against minorities. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that policies that have a disparate impact on minorities constitute housing discrimination. In the case in question, Inclusive Communities Project Inc. […]
‘Miami’s most prolific condo developer’ is bullish on downtown Tampa
One of the most credible real estate developers in Florida sees downtown Tampa’s real estate market as “very promising” for years to come. Miami-based Related Group has confirmed its plans to redevelop the Tampa Tribune’s waterfront office building into an eight-story residential tower with 400 units. Related is under contract to buy the 4.4-acre site […]
More apartments in the works for North Hyde Park
A Clearwater developer is proposing a small apartment project in North Hyde Park. Southport Financial Real Estate LLC has asked the city to rezone 1.7 vacant acres at 707 N. Rome Ave to make way for 86 apartments ranging from 750 to 1,150 square feet. Sixty units will be 900 square feet with two bedrooms; […]