Tampa, FL
East Tampa is ideally situated between Downtown, the Port of Tampa and the University of South Florida and offers convenient access to three interstates and Tampa International Airport. The community continues to attract private investment throughout the 7.5 square-mile area, especially along Hillsborough Avenue.  The City remains committed to investing in significant public safety, aesthetic and infrastructure projects.

East Tampa CRA Community Redevelopment Plan Update

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is currently updating the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan (CRP). This plan will outline the development, project, and programming initiatives for the East Tampa CRA over the next 5-10 years. This plan update will incorporate feedback from private and public stakeholders, as well as those who live, work, and play in the East Tampa CRA District. The goal of this plan update is to guide development initiated by the CRA in a manner that aligns with the goals and vision of the East Tampa Community.

The Tampa CRA seeks to preserve and improve its areas by identifying and initiating redevelopment activities to empower residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to enhance and improve both the residential and commercial areas of the East Tampa CRA district. Our partners play a pivotal role is achieving this vision, which encourages economic growth and quality of life for all residents.

A summary of the key findings from the community survey conducted in early 2025 can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ET-CRP-Survey-Key-Findings

The presentation from the May 15th Community Workshop can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/May-15-ET-CRP-Presentation

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"The East Tampa CRA Community Redevelopment Plan serves as the foundation for all redevelopment initiatives within the East Tampa CRA District. By updating this plan, the community will have a newly adopted vision for the future."
Felix Nunez
Felix Nunez
East Tampa & Drew Park CRA Development Manager

Project Phases

Public Engagement & Outreach
Fall 2024
Conditions Assessments
Winter 2025
Assessment Presentation
Spring 2025

Project Updates

Important Dates

1
Oct 2024

CAC Meeting: Project Kick-Off

The consultant team will attend the October 1st East Tampa Community Advisory Committe (CAC) meeting to introduce themselves and give an overview of the project.

22
Jan 2025

Community Engagement Meeting #1

The consultant team will lead a community engagment meeting to obtain feedback from local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The meeting will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, located at 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610

6
May 2025

CAC Meeting - 60% Update

The consultant team is to present a 60% draft of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan (CRP) to the East Tampa Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and answer questions and obtain feedback.

15
May 2025

Community Engagement Meeting #2

The consultant team will lead a community engagment meeting to provide a 60% status update on the Community Redevelopment Plan draft. The objective will be to engage and obtain feedback from local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The meeting will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm at the City Center at Hanna (2555 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610).

4
Nov 2025

East Tampa CAC Presentation

The consultant team will present the updated draft of the East Tampa CRA Community Redevelopment Plan to the East Tampa Community Advisory Committee. The drafted plan is still currently under review by CRA legal counsel and subject to change per feedback from the CRA Board.