Discover All the Trails Tampa Bay Has to Offer With the Tri-County Trails Map
Check out SCTPA’s interactive trails map for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.
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(Closed) Public Comments for Forward Pinellas’s Public Participation Plan
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The Downtown St. Petersburg Mobility Study Identifies Project Priorities for Consideration
By Christina Mendoza, AICP As one of Florida’s most unique and vibrant communities, demand for office, housing and services in downtown St. Petersburg, or DTSP, continues to grow. At the same time, people are looking for more ways to travel in and around the community in a safe and efficient manner. Therefore, now more than…
Forward Pinellas and Pinellas County Launch Urban Design Services Pilot Program
By Nousheen Rahman Forward Pinellas and the Pinellas County Department of Housing & Community Development have partnered to develop an Urban Design Services Pilot Program for 2022-2023. Urban design encompasses many things but is ultimately all about creating the physical spaces that we live in and includes everything from the design of buildings, pedestrian paths,…
Staying Above Water: Housing Affordability and Resiliency
By Linda Fisher, AICP It’s no secret that housing costs in Tampa Bay have soared in the last few years. Everywhere, it seems, people are struggling to find housing wherever they can. At the same time, communities are facing the need to adapt to rising sea levels and other threats from a changing climate. Real…
Forward Pinellas works to restart Ferry service in Pinellas County
By Christina Mendoza, AICP Home to world-renowned beaches, incredible marine life, and beautiful amenities, with more than 15 million visitors each year, Pinellas County is truly known as a waterfront paradise. However, driving to and from our coastal communities can be time-consuming and frustrating both for Pinellas County residents and tourists, and there are very…
The Pinellas Trail – Is perception reality, and what can we do about it?
By Alex Burns, USF Intern People are getting outdoors and enjoying the trails more than ever before. About two million residents and visitors enjoyed the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in 2021, whether for a leisurely stroll, exercise, or commuting. This multimodal corridor has become an essential part of daily life of Pinellas County residents and…
New state laws will impact local communities
By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session ended on March 14. While it received the most attention for a handful of bills dealing with controversial topics such as LGBTQ education and abortion, the session also saw passage of new “local preemption” bills that will affect how local communities govern themselves. The bills below…
Forward Pinellas Celebrates Florida Bike Month
By Chelsea Favero, AICP In my family, riding bikes is a big part of our lives and we take it seriously. Growing up, my siblings and I were encouraged to ride our bikes everywhere, whether it was down the wooded trails near our house or even across town to visit friends. My little brother loved…
Pinellas Population Hits New Heights
By Jared Austin Attend any planning-related meeting and I guarantee someone will say the phrase “growth and redevelopment.” Whether it’s the gorgeous sunshine, incredible amenities, or the vibrant communities, we are constantly planning for an ever-growing population. Over the past decade, 2.7million people have moved to Florida and as the 7th largest county, Pinellas has…
Florida Legislature debates key legislation this session
By Linda Fisher, AICP The 2022 Florida Legislative Session started on January 11 and although more than 3,500 bills have been filed, fewer than 100 bills will most likely become new laws. As we do each year, the Forward Pinellas Legislative Committee is tracking bills that may have an impact on Pinellas County’s local and…