The St. Pete Downtown Partnership, an anchor organization of the Innovation District, recently held their Development Summit. They tackled the important question of how to balance sustainable growth in our remarkable city. They also sought to inspire us about the potential for public spaces with the insights shared by Urban consultant Dan Biederman who is known for transforming Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Kudos to the Downtown Partnership for this important discussion. Now....its time to imagine the possibilities for Poynter Park in the Innovation District.
For more details read the St. Pete Catalyst articles "Could a redesign of Williams Park be in play?" AND "Summit to help define healthy growth for St. Pete"
(This article was first featured in our February newsletter- to subscribe to our monthly newsletter click here)
Join us on our next tour of the Innovation District! Our tour will begin at the HUB, and we will board a trolley with other Innovation District partners. As we travel throughout the District, you will learn about the fascinating history and exciting future plans for the area. We will make several stops for a unique insider view of the research and collaborations underway. Participants are invited to enjoy a networking happy hour back at the HUB, where our tour will conclude.
A group of support organizations, led by the Innovation District and fueled by a grant from Duke Energy, developed our first Tampa Bay Innovation Ecosystem Map in 2023. We aim to continue guiding entrepreneurs to the best possible resources with an updated version.
Josh Rojas of Bay News 9 recently visited the Maritime and Defense Tech Hub, where he was welcomed by CEO Alison Barlow and COO Lauren Bell for a discussion about the building’s future expansion. The Hub is already home to a thriving community of companies and demand continues to grow. To accommodate this momentum, leaders are envisioning Hub 2.0, a second building proposed for the west parking lot.