YES for Greenlight!

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Pinellas County is Florida's densest county with over 920,000 people crammed into 280 square miles. It averages out to around 3,274 people per square mile. Why is this important? Because Pinellas County has simply run out of room. There is very little  land left to be developed, so the main source of future growth has to come from redevelopment.  

St. Petersburg, with nearly 4,000 people per square mile, anchors Pinellas County with close to a quarter of a million residents. Like Pinellas County, St. Petersburg is also built-out. There is little to no room left to build new roads or expand our highways. Therefore increasing density and mass transit are the only way to responsibly continue to grow.

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A Second Grocery Store in Downtown St.Pete?

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Walkable neighborhoods have always helped bring life to urban centers. Millennials, or people born between 1980 to the early 2000s, tend to favor more urban environments than their predecessors. These Generation Y'ers are bringing rapid growth to once decaying urban centers. But, millennials have needs- they prefer to live in neighborhoods where they don't have to use a car and can walk to a majority of their errands. The University Village shopping center in Downtown St. Petersburg has helped ease the millennials in their transition from suburban to urban living. Anchored by Publix, among other retailers, this shopping center is the only grocery store in the downtown area.

But could Downtown St.Petersburg be getting a second grocer?

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St Pete, FL: Miami has a rival for the finer things

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Check out this article written by The Independent, a British newspaper published in London:

Intriguing in both name and location, St Petersburg is the antidote to the suggestion that – beyond the cosmopolitan confines of Miami – Florida has plenty in the way of warm weather, soft beaches and gravity-defying rollercoaster rides, but little discernible culture.

It sits at the south-eastern corner of the Pinellas Peninsula beneath Tampa, midway up the west coast of the Sunshine State. As such, it is lapped not by the Atlantic or the breakers of the Gulf of Mexico, but by the gentle waves of Tampa Bay. This sense of calm transfers itself to streets that are dotted with museums and galleries, as well as inviting places to have dinner.

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Silhouette Condos are no more.

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According to an article from the Tampa Bay Times: "Chuck Prather bought the Mansion by the Bay late last month for $2 million, property records show, with plans to restore it as an annex half a block from his boutique Beach Drive hotel."  Prather is owner of the newly opened Birchwood Inn on Beach Drive. According to the article Prather will use the Mansion by the Way house for parking, storage, and an office.

The Silhouette Condos were suppose to be built on this site but developer Lee Allen said the offer was "too sweet to pass up". Across the street from the now dead Silhouette Condos is where JMC Development is planning to build Rowland Place.

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TBT: Photos of St.Pete construction projects

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From the Tampa Bay Times-

"Downtown St. Petersburg seems to have grown a forest of construction cranes in the past few weeks. Several large projects are rising on what were once vacant lots or parking lots. All of the projects, which are in various stages of building, will be rentals and are scheduled for completion later this year or in 2014. Photographer Chris Zuppa took these aerial photos on June 29 to show progress on each."

See more photos of Downtown St.Petersburg construction projects here. 

Project: Silhouette Condos

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Name: Silhouette Condos Location: 145 4th Avenue NE Stories: 14 Units: 16 Website: http://www.silhouettecondos.com Developer: Eckall Development

     Rising up against downtown’s dazzling blue skies will be Silhouette, a 16-residence boutique condominium that seamlessly blends the modern sophistication of uptown living with the thrills and conveniences of downtown life.

Sixteen stunning 2-and 3-bedroom residences, ranging from 1,908 to 2,487, on 14 stories will be available for purchase at Silhouette. The Entry Level will include the lobby, four Executive offices, retail space and parking, while the second floor will house the Club, Fitness Room, and unique features such as a Dog Park and Guest Suite. The residences and penthouses will feature premium finishes and features such as granite countertops, Kohler accessories and raised-panel, stained wood cabinet doors. Expect built-in shelving, frameless shower doors, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, porcelain tile, 7’ paneled solid-coreinterior doors, 5 ¼” crown molding, oversized and climate-controlled, private storage rooms only steps from your home, and ceilings that soar to 9 and 10 feet. Topping it all off, literally, is a magnificent Roof  Terrace that boasts a spacious sun deck, outdoor kitchen, electric grills, garden trellis, sound system and, best of all, spectacular views of downtown St. Petersburg – perfect for catching sunrises or fireworks.

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The 'Burg is Booming

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The City of St. Petersburg created this video to highlight some of the projects currently under construction around St. Petersburg! Projects featured include: Bayway Apartments, Urban Edge, The Sol, Campbell Landings, and Water Club at Snell Isle. The video also features a few developments in the Gateway area. Check it out!