As reported by St. Pete Rising, two downtown St. Petersburg properties totaling just 1.8 acres sold for $32.5 million—about $18 million per acre.That price didn’t happen by accident. It reflects …
Across the country, several high-profile redevelopment projects began with developer proposals before a comprehensive public plan was in place. Many resulted in delays, cost overruns, lawsuits, and scaled-back promises. These …
An elderly couple asks their attorney to sell valuable land for the benefit of charity while also respecting the surrounding community. But did he truly determine what the property was …
What happens when a city leads its own development? Denver’s Stapleton shows how planning first, setting the rules, and then bringing in developers creates stronger, long-term results.
As the St. Petersburg mayoral race begins, voters should remember they are choosing the leader of a billion-dollar organization. The question isn’t just who is running—but what kind of leadership …
Facts don’t matter – AgainThe city of Washington D.C. is about to spend $1 billion toward the cost of a $3.7 billion 65,000-seat football stadium for the Washington Commanders – …
St. Pete has a rare chance to reimagine the Gas Plant District. But talk of building a convention center – before a master plan even exists – skips the most …
Communities grow stronger when people engage with what matters. In a world full of distractions, focusing on what truly matters—issues that enhance our communities and personal well-being—is a profoundly transformative …
