A 30-year-old warehouse district on the fringe of downtown is on track to become the city’s next hot spot.
Some envision it as a version of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, with trendy cafes, galleries and boutiques occupying the dated buildings near the railroad tracks between Sistrunk and Sunrise boulevards.
The transformation is just waiting to take off, says area art gallery owner Larry Clemons, but is dependent upon reduced parking requirements to make it practical for new businesses to open.
“The synergy for this area is such a no-brainer,” Clemons said. “What I’m talking about is a true village, where on the weekend, everybody goes.”