ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg architect Sean Williams has watched the nearly decade-long saga of hurt feelings, cold shoulders and failed schemes that have defined the relationship between the Tampa Bay Rays and the city.

A few months ago, Williams decided to give both sides something to rally around: a sketch of what those 85 acres at Tropicana Field could look like with a 30,000-seat stadium connected to bike paths, high-end office space, restaurants and stores.

He met with Mayor Rick Kriseman, City Development Administrator Alan DeLisle and St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Steinocher.

They gave him suggestions on how to tweak his proposal.

“I see it as a conversation starter,” said Williams, 38, who helped design the Salvador Dalí Museum.

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