{"id":1004457622,"date":"2020-06-24T09:35:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T17:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004457622"},"modified":"2021-11-29T02:04:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T10:04:16","slug":"top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Projects That Will Reshape Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Check out our other articles in the series to discover the top projects reshaping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-the-san-francisco-bay-area\/\">San Francisco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-los-angeles\/\">Los Angeles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-austin\/\">Austin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-phoenix\/\">Phoenix<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-queens\/\">Queens<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Boosted by strong demographics and above-trend employment gains, Tampa was among the fastest-growing multifamily markets in the U.S. when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cpes-coronavirus-coverage\/\">coronavirus pandemic<\/a> began to strengthen its grip on the country\u2019s economy. Despite the disruption caused by the statewide lockdown and shelter-in-place order, large real estate and infrastructure projects not only moved forward but even accelerated due to low traffic volumes. Construction was deemed essential across Florida, which created a silver lining for several transformative developments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cres-cautious-road-to-recovery\/\">CRE\u2019s Cautious Road to Recovery<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of projects that have the potential to redesign the metro for future generations. Both private developers and local authorities have billion-dollar projects in the works, which are set to change Tampa\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Westshore Marina District<\/h2>\n<p>Nestled between Tampa and St. Petersburg, the 52-acre master-planned project will reshape the Tampa Bay area. Plans for the $600 million development call for a 1,750-unit residential component, shops, offices, restaurants, nearly 2 miles of waterfront parks and walking trails, as well as a 150-slip, deep water marina for vessels up to 100 feet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004457652\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004457652\" data-attachment-id=\"1004457652\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/westshore-marina-district-image-courtesy-of-bti-partners\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,899\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D600&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1504258814&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Westshore Marina District. Image courtesy of BTI Partners\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004457652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg\" alt=\"Westshore Marina District. Image courtesy of BTI Partners\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg?resize=768,575 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Westshore-Marina-District.-Image-courtesy-of-BTI-Partners.jpg?resize=1024,767 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004457652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Westshore Marina District. <em>Image courtesy of BTI Partners<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fort Lauderdale-based developer BTI Partners and its associates are behind this new western gateway to Tampa. At the end of February, BTI broke ground on Marina Pointe, a component of the Westshore Marina District that includes three residential towers, the marina and a retail center. The first of the 16-story condominium buildings is expected to open in 2022, with 40 percent of the units already presold. Other elements of the luxury mixed-use community are also moving forward. BTI Partners intends to deliver the retail component of the district, Marina Landings, later this year.<\/p>\n<p>To accommodate growth in this waterfront area, several infrastructure changes and investments were needed. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is investing $220 million in the Selmon Extension, a roughly 2-mile toll lane, and BTI Partners has spent close to $10 million for several road improvements in and around Westshore Marina District, according to Scott Andersen, vice president for BTI Partners\u2019 Marina Pointe project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Simply put, Westshore Marina District is injecting life into South Tampa, where we are now starting to see a wave of development along Westshore Boulevard. The demand for housing in this area will continue to grow in the next 10 years, so developers will become creative to provide new products and the local government will continue to invest in infrastructure to accommodate that growth,\u201d<\/em> Andersen told <em>Commercial Property Executive<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Midtown Tampa<\/h2>\n<p>Another area undergoing a dramatic transformation is the intersection of Interstate 275 and Dale Mabry Highway. The Bromley Cos.\u2019 Midtown Tampa is connecting Westshore and downtown with another central neighborhood. At full build-out, the $500 million urban development is set to include 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential, hospitality, entertainment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cushman-wakefield-retained-for-tampa-office-project\/\">office space<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Midtown Tampa is on track to open prior to the February 2021 Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, half a mile away, according to Bromley Cos. CEO Nick Haines. The retail portion of the project is 80 percent leased, with Whole Foods, REI Co-op, True Food Kitchen, Burtons Grill &amp; Bar, Shake Shack and Joffrey\u2019s Coffee &amp; Tea Co. among the tenants. In March, construction crews topped out two buildings: Midtown One, a $72 million, 151,845-square-foot speculative office building built in partnership with Highwoods Properties, and a dual-branded hotel developed with Concord Hospitality. Work is also underway at the 390-unit luxury NOVEL Midtown by Crescent Communities.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAcross the 22 acres of Midtown Tampa, everything we\u2019ve built is 100 percent new. It\u2019s basically the size of more than 16 football fields. We\u2019ve essentially created an entirely new city,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Haines said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004457655\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004457655\" data-attachment-id=\"1004457655\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/midtown-tampa-image-courtesy-of-browley-cos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,899\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Midtown Tampa. Image courtesy of Browley Cos\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004457655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png\" alt=\"Midtown Tampa. Image courtesy of Bromley Cos. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png?resize=768,575 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Midtown-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Browley-Cos.png?resize=1024,767 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004457655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Midtown Tampa. <em>Image courtesy of Bromley Cos.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Coordinating the construction work on a project of this scale is no easy feat. Eleven buildings are rising up at the same time with help from four co-developers, four contractors and dozens of commercial tenants. <em>\u201cThe closing of all the construction financings on such a massive project was a challenge. We worked with 10 law firms, four different banks and six different equity providers, and secured $350 million in financing,\u201d<\/em> Haines added.<\/p>\n<p>Haines is convinced that Tampa Bay is growing into an attractive destination for Millennials and Gen Z residents. <em>\u201cWith Midtown as a centerpiece that connects two of the city\u2019s busiest districts, we expect to see expansion of the entire region for many decades to come,\u201d <\/em>he concluded.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Water Street Tampa<\/h2>\n<p>Known as the largest downtown real estate development underway in the U.S., the $3 billion Water Street Tampa redevelopment is a massive project revitalizing the metro\u2019s core and connecting its central business district with the waterfront. The 56-acre neighborhood is the first in the world to achieve the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/cool-solution-for-a-florida-mega-project\/\">WELL Design &amp; Operations<\/a> designation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004457658\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004457658\" data-attachment-id=\"1004457658\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/aerial-view-of-water-street-interface-media\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,899\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Strategic Property Partners, LLC&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The heart and spine of the neighborhood, Water Street has been transformed into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly center of activity. (PRNewsfoto\/Strategic Property Partners, LLC)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1592569316&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;This image must be used within the context of the news release it accompanied. Request permission from issuer for other uses.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Aerial-view-of-Water-Street--Interface-Media&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Water Street Tampa. Image courtesy pf Strategic Property Partners\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004457658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg\" alt=\"Water Street Tampa. Image courtesy pf Strategic Property Partners\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg?resize=768,575 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Water-Street-Tampa.-Image-courtesy-of-Strategic-Property-Partners.jpeg?resize=1024,767 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004457658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water Street Tampa. <em>Image courtesy of Strategic Property Partners<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>When completed in 2027, Strategic Property Partners\u2019 9 million-square-foot Water Street Tampa is set to include two hotels, 3,500 residential units, 1 million square feet of cultural and retail space, 2.6 million square feet of office space and 13 acres of public space. The megaproject is being built in a joint venture with Cascade Investment, an entity controlled by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Uptown District<\/h2>\n<p>Another project that has the potential to impact businesses across Tampa Bay is the transformation of the University Mall area into a research village. Uptown District includes 25,000 acres in North Tampa, bound by Busch Boulevard to the south, Bearss Avenue to the north and interstates 75 and 275 to the east and west; it also includes parts of the city of Tampa, Temple Terrace and unincorporated Hillsborough County. <em>\u201cThe project will bring innovation to an area that has not experienced the economic growth of the Tampa Bay area,\u201d<\/em> said Bob Rohrlack, president &amp; CEO of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>And innovation is not the only ingredient that leads to evolution. Drawing inspiration from others\u2019 best practices can also boost a community. Business leaders from the Tampa Bay region travel regularly to other cities to learn what those municipalities are doing right and where they fall short.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/the-projects-that-will-reshape-charlotte\/\">The Projects That Will Reshape Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>\u201cWe have been to several cities, seeing how light rail has helped the city prosper. The Achilles\u2019 heel for Tampa Bay is our transportation system. While we must improve our roadways, we need to be able to have choices that enable the residents to get to work easier without hours of delays due to traffic,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Rohrlack said.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Streetcar Extension<\/h2>\n<p>Connecting downtown Tampa and Water Street Tampa to the Ybor City historic district, the 2.7-mile long streetcar transportation network has been mainly used by tourists. The City of Tampa intends to extend the system by 1.3 miles and transform it to better serve the mobility needs of residents, workers, visitors and students.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004458174\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004458174\" data-attachment-id=\"1004458174\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/tampa-streetcar\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tampa Streetcar\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png?w=800\" class=\"wp-image-1004458174 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png\" alt=\"The Tampa Streetcar Extension. Image courtesy of the City of Tampa\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png 800w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Tampa-Streetcar.png?resize=768,576 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004458174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tampa Streetcar Extension Plan. <em>Image courtesy of the City of Tampa<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cThe City\u2019s investment into the streetcar system will do more than enhance downtown mobility. It will fuel economic growth by promoting development, raising property values and attracting businesses and residents,\u201d <\/em>said\u00a0Danni Jorgenson, chief transportation planning engineer in the City of Tampa\u2019s Mobility Department.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, local authorities also plan to improve the city\u2019s water and wastewater systems. Officials recently launched the Progressive Infrastructure Planning to Ensure Sustainability program, which is set to replace or fix Tampa\u2019s\u00a0100-year-old underground pipes.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Howard Frankland Bridge<\/h2>\n<p>The $864 million Howard Frankland Bridge is among the largest infrastructure projects underway in the metro and is expected to generate a completely different flow of traffic into the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004457727\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004457727\" data-attachment-id=\"1004457727\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/top-projects-that-will-reshape-tampa\/howard-frankland-bridge\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1094,820\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Laura Calugar&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1592819388&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Howard Frankland Bridge\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004457727 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"Howard Frankland Bridge. image via Google Street View\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg 1094w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/06\/Howard-Frankland-Bridge.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004457727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Howard Frankland Bridge. <em>Image via Google Street View<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Plans call for four non-tolled general-use lanes, two tolled express lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions and a 12-foot shared-use path adjacent to the non-tolled lanes. The existing northbound bridge has reached the end of its serviceable life and will be demolished once the new bridge is completed.<\/p>\n<p>Road construction accelerated due to light traffic during the statewide stay-at-home order issued by Florida officials to slow the spread of the virus. Work at the Howard Frankland Bridge is now four weeks ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/why-millennials-prefer-central-floridas-high-tech-corridor\/\">Why Millennials Prefer Central Florida\u2019s High-Tech Corridor<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>7. Tampa International Airport<\/h2>\n<p>The Tampa International Airport is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/skanska-delivers-154m-expansion-renovation-of-tampa-airport\/\">in the midst of a renovation<\/a> and expansion. When air travel paused in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, roughly $150 million in essential projects moved forward more rapidly, preparing the airport for future growth. According to the airport\u2019s website, TPA accelerated work on eight different projects, including widening the main entrance and exit roads, modernizing the restrooms and adding new express curbside lanes. Parts of these projects are now weeks ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe Tampa International Airport has been working on major expansion plans for a few years. They are currently building their own first office building that connects to the transportation system. There will be a second building built later,\u201d<\/em> Rohrlack said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida\u2019s West Coast is in the middle of a massive transformation. 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