Downtown St. Petersburg

49-Story Waldorf Astoria Residences in St. Petersburg Undergoes Major Redesign, Set to Become City’s Tallest Tower

Plans for the Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg, a 49-story tower set to become the city’s tallest building, have been significantly revised. The mixed-use luxury condominium tower, to be located at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg, has undergone a dramatic redesign, now featuring new architectural plans by Miami-based CUBE 3. Initially designed by New York-based SLCE Architects, the changes represent a shift in the project’s vision, with CUBE 3 stepping in to reshape the iconic structure. The project is a joint venture between Miami’s Property Markets Group and the City Center office building owners, including Feldman Equities, City Office REIT, and Tower Realty Partners.

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Tampa Bay Rays Reveal New Conceptual Images for Downtown St. Petersburg Stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled new conceptual designs for their proposed baseball stadium in downtown St. Petersburg. Designed by the architectural firm Populous, the stadium is set to be reviewed by the City Council Committee of the Whole on June 12. The team aims to secure approvals by July and begin construction in early 2025, with the stadium expected to open for the 2028 baseball season.

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15-Story, 4-Star Hotel ‘The Central’ Breaks Ground At 1301 Central Avenue In Downtown St. Petersburg

Developers Ellison Development, J Square Developers, DDA Development, and Backstreets Capital, LLC, recently broke ground on The Central, a transformative 2.1-acre project at 1301 Central Avenue, the site of the former St. Petersburg Police Department. This significant development introduces the first 4-star hotel in downtown St. Petersburg since The Vinoy, marking a notable addition to the city’s infrastructure. Alongside the hotel, The Central will feature the city’s first new Class A office space in decades, over 500 public parking spaces, workforce housing, retail space, and a monument by nationally recognized artist Ya La’ford, honoring the Courageous 12.

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‘The Nolen’ Tops Off Construction At 126 4th Avenue Northeast In Downtown St. Petersburg

Ellison Construction recently announced a significant milestone in the construction of The Nolen, one of the newest condominium towers in downtown St. Petersburg. The project has topped out, marking the completion of its highest structural point. The 23-story condo tower at 126 4th Avenue Northeast is a joint venture between Tampa-based DDA Development and St. Pete-based Backstreets Capital. Spearheaded by Bowen Arnold and John Schilling of DDA Development and Will Conroy of Backstreets Capital, this project is a notable addition to St. Petersburg’s skyline.

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