Tampa is growing rapidly. Several major projects are set to change and enhance the city. These projects are happening along the Hillsborough River,
3 new projects in Water Street Tampa
Strategic Property Partners LLC (“SPP”) unveiled plans for three new projects as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa (WST) including a residential condominium building, a build-to-suit trophy office complex and an entertainment destination that builds on the energy and excitement of Amalie Arena.
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Set to grace an extension of Water Street, presently undergoing construction north of the 900 and 1000 blocks of E. Cumberland Ave, the office and residential towers will soon rise. Positioned just north of Amalie Arena, nestled between S. Morgan St and S. Jefferson St, this mixed-use entertainment hub is primed to captivate. Alongside a select service hotel and event parking garage, expect an array of entertainment-focused attractions to enliven the area.
The upcoming residential condominium building promises to expand the array of residential options, perfectly complementing the Asher, Cora, and Heron residences situated to the south.
Gasworx
A joint venture between Shaw and KETTLER, Gasworx is located between the Ybor Historic District and Channel District The 40-acre development includes more than 300 units of affordable housing – the biggest private investment in affordable housing in the city’s history.
Canvas GWX’s townhouse units will be 2,100 to 2,400 square feet, with rooftop terraces and community green space. The industrial style architecture is influenced by the Ybor City warehouses and factories that have been converted into artist studios, lofts, and maker’s spaces. An existing commercial building on Nebraska Ave. is also being restored for future commercial use.
Tampa Riverwalk Extension
The City of Tampa is finalizing a multi-use trail along both sides of the Hillsborough River, backed by various funding sources. Key unfinished segments on the river’s west side include Tony Jannus Park, Plant Park, and the University of Tampa, among others. Over-water crossings beneath several bridges and additional improvements like new pavement, guard rails, lighting, and landscaping are planned to ensure safe and continuous passage.
Once completed, this trail will offer a scenic and secure route for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing connectivity and recreational opportunities along the river. A primary goal of the project is to provide safe walk/bike connections to Downtown Tampa from adjacent neighborhoods, including North Franklin Street/”Yellow Brick Row”, Hyde Park, North Hyde Park, West Tampa, Riverside Heights, Bowman Heights, and Ridgewood Park. 
Ybor Harbor
A major transformative development is in the works for Historic Ybor City. A rezoning application for Ybor Harbor, a dynamic new 33-acre mixed-use waterfront development surrounding Ybor Channel and located just south of Adamo Dr., got the initial green light from Tampa City Council on April 11. The project, at the northern terminus of Ybor Channel, is an undertaking by Darryl Shaw.
“Ybor Harbor is a transformative new addition to the fabric stitching together our urban neighborhoods from Ybor City to the Channel District, Water Street, Gas Worx, and our downtown core. Our focus is on creating a vibrant neighborhood, enhancing connectivity, and bringing the public to our city’s cherished waterfront,” said Shaw.
At build-out, Ybor Harbor could include up to 6-million square feet of residential, office, hotel and retail space. Working with Port Tampa Bay, the Ybor Harbor plans envision opening a section of waterfront to the public that is currently restricted. Activation will include a boardwalk lined with restaurant and retail uses, piers, boat slips, floating docks and green space.
Tampa International Airport – Airside D
The new Airside D terminal will enable TPA to serve an additional 13 million passengers by 2037, according to a release by TPA. Airside D’s 16 gates will serve domestic and international flights, bringing TPA’s total gates to 72. The building will be about 563,000 square feet with vast concessions space, an outdoor terrace, state-of-the-art Customs and security facilities, as well as new screening, gate check-in and bag processing technologies.
This will be the fifth airside terminal at TPA, the first new one in more than 17 years, and will be paid for with a mix of federal and state grants, and airport-issued bonds.
The Airside D project is part of the Airport’s Capital Program and is the third and final phase of TPA’s Master Plan. The Master Plan is an FAA-required blueprint for development aimed at decongesting airport facilities and enabling future growth. Phases 1 and 2 included several major projects including the Main Terminal redevelopment, the Rental Car Center, SkyConnect Automated People Mover, roadway expansion, Central Utility Plant, the award-winning Blue Express Curbsides for passengers without checked luggage, and the new SkyCenter One office building.
Brightline Tampa Station
According to the Friends of Tampa Union Station, nearly 100,000 passengers boarded trains out of Tampa last year, underscoring the demand for expanded rail services. However, despite this demonstrated need, a $50 million funding request to expand Brightline was notably absent from this year’s budget.
It’s expected that the Tampa Brightline Station would be located somewhere in Ybor City.
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