The Gas Plant – Letter St. Petersburg City Council Executive SummaryThe Gas Plant site is one of the most valuable pieces of publicly owned land in St. Petersburg and presents a once-in-a-generation …
December 2025
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Update: A detailed letter has now been shared with City Council explaining why a City-led, plan-first process is essential before any Gas Plant proposals move forward. [Read the full letter …
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Before You BeginThis post explains exactly what must happen, what you need to do today, and why the timing matters.SUMMARY OF KEY FACTSWhat’s happening right nowThe Tropicana Field site covers …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
Council Must Act Now: Plan First for the Gas Plant
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerA proposal-first approach for the Gas Plant locks in low value, concentrates risk, and excludes the public. City Council must pause the rush and insist on planning first.
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
The Important Role of the Arts in the Gas Plant’s Future
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerSt. Petersburg’s identity is rooted in the arts. As the city plans the future of the 86-acre Gas Plant site, integrating our cultural strengths isn’t optional—it’s essential to creating a …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
Tangerine Plaza’s Troubles Show Why St. Pete Must Plan First at the Gas Plant
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerTangerine Plaza Shows Why St. Petersburg Must Plan First at the Gas PlantTangerine Plaza is stalled again. It looks like the developer did not have the track record, the financing, …

