The debate isn’t whether one developer or two developers should redevelop the Historic Gas Plant. The real question is who should create the master plan. Drawing on lessons from successful …
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Should one developer, two developers, or the City determine the future of the Historic Gas Plant? The real question isn’t who builds it—it’s who creates the plan. Lessons from successful …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
A Complete Disconnect in St. Pete’s Gas Plant Plan
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerA growing disconnect is emerging over the future of St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant site. While City Council has called for a planning-first approach, the administration continues to advance a …
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St. Petersburg’s leaders face complex decisions, but they are not expected to be experts in everything. A formal advisory council can provide the structure and independent perspective needed to make …
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How Decisions Are Made Matters – St. Petersburg Skyline What Good Leadership Should Look Like: The Role of City Council In a recent post, I wrote about the role of …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
City Council Voted to Pause and Plan — Why That Matters
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerOn Thursday, February 5, just two days after development proposals were received by the city, the St. Petersburg City Council met and voted 6–2 in favor of a resolution calling …
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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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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 …

