Apartments break ground in YMCA redevelopment in St. Pete

Apartments break ground in YMCA redevelopment in St. Pete

Construction is underway on a mixed-use project that will transform part of a YMCA campus in St. Petersburg, bringing new housing options and retail spaces to the area.

Twin 31-story towers could reshape St. Pete’s skyline

A local developer has submitted plans for a $225 million project that would bridge a gap between St. Petersburg’s downtown core and an underutilized area around Tropicana Field. If approved, Echelon Development will transform a former insurance company’s headquarters and city-owned parking lot into a mixed-use development with two 31-story towers, 824 apartments and 35,800 square feet of retail space. The existing building at 800 2nd Ave. S. tem…

YMCA on South Foster Drive to re-open Monday after redevelopment

BATON ROUGE - The YMCA on South Foster Drive will re-open Monday at the same location, according to the organization.The location, at 350 South Foster Drive, shares the property with The Point at Mid-City, a brand-new four-story apartment complex, featuring 100 apartments, following a $30 million investment in Mid-City.The facility includes a a chilled and heated pool, gymnasium, teen center, kid zone, sauna, steam room, hot tub, indoor walking …

Massive 31-story twin-tower development to bring 824 apartments to downtown St. Pete

The former headquarters of UPC Insurance in downtown St. Pete may soon be transformed into one of the city’s largest residential developments. Plans were recently submitted to the City of St. Petersburg for a $225 million development consisting of two 31-story towers with 824 apartments and 35,800 square feet of retail space at 800 2nd Avenue South. The existing 40,000-square-foot building, which has served as the temporary office of the Tam…