Downtown Sanford’s Heritage Park Master Plan

The Sanford Waterfront Partners’ principals Richard Heisenbottle, FAIA and Venny Torre entered a joint public-private partnership with the City of Sanford, FL in Dec. 2015 for the creation of a new mixed-use development based upon New Urbanist principles and reflective of the heritage of Sanford while providing all the modern expectations of the downtown living…

St. Augustine – Updated Look into Lincolnville’s Redevelopment Plans

The guiding document for Lincolnville’s redevelopment is heading for an update, and that could translate to new or expanded programs in the community. What happens with the Lincolnville Redevelopment Plan depends on Florida statutes, public input and the will of the Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Area steering committee. The plan guides the committee’s actions in making…

Tampa – Channelside 2.0

TAMPA — Developers envisioned a bustling entertainment and dining district on the edge of downtown Tampa when Channelside Bay Plaza opened 15 years ago. Built along Tampa’s seaport, there wasn’t anything like it downtown. The $49 million outdoor complex was meant to be a hang-out spot for locals and also serve tourists who stayed in…