Seven years after a development team was selected for St. Petersburg’s former Police Headquarters site, the only completed structure is a parking garage. What lessons should the City learn before …
Mayor Ken Welch
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
Gas Plant Redevelopment: Only Two Full-Site Proposals
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerThe Historic Gas Plant District before Tropicana Field. The next decision will shape generations. What Was Actually SubmittedNine proposals were submitted in response to the City’s notice regarding redevelopment of …
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On February 5, St. Petersburg City Council voted 6–2 to ask St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch to pause his selection process for the Gas Plant site and plan first. This …
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The 86-acre Historic Gas Plant surrounding Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg What the Seven Gas Plant Proposals Tell Us About St. Petersburg’s Redevelopment ProcessIn January, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
St. Pete’s 30-Day Gas Plant Plan Not Legal — and Not Best for the City.
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerBefore inviting developers, the City must adopt a real redevelopment plan first.Update – November 2025: This revised version clarifies that while §163.380 doesn’t explicitly say the 30-day process (discussed below) …
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Gas Plant - After the Trop
This Is Our Moment: A Bold, People-First Vision to Transform the Gas Plant into St. Pete’s Next Great Legacy
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerA chance of a lifetime Let’s Get the Gas Plant Right With the Tampa Bay Rays moving on after their lease ends, the city of St. Petersburg regains full control of …

