Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
Check out our associated projects webpage to meet the Neighborhood Action Plan team and see what other great work City departments are doing in Sulphur Springs.
Announcements and Project Updates
We are thrilled to share the FINAL Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan.
Thank you so, so much to all the residents, business owners, and technical professionals who helped bring this plan to life. We are looking forward to making the ideas in the plan a reality for Sulphur Springs.
Want to dive more into the development of the Final Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan? Read our Phase 1 report! Click here for the full report, or here for a very abbreviated summary!
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Each month we will send out a newsletter with relevant City news for the Sulphur Springs neighborhood and a summary of what the Neighborhood Action Plan team has been working on. Read past newsletters below:
March 2026 Newsletter
December 2025 Newsletter
November 2025 Newsletter
October 2025 Newsletter
September 2025 Newsletter
August 2025 Newsletter
July 2025 Newsletter
June 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter
April 2025 Newsletter
Purpose
The Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan aims to reinvigorate this neighborhood of approximately 10,000 residents, enhancing its facilities, amenities, and overall quality of life. Through a collaborative approach involving residents, local businesses, property owners, community organizations, and City departments, we will identify and implement meaningful actions to foster a thriving, resilient, and inclusive community.
This plan will reflect the aspirations of the Sulphur Springs community and integrate best practices in city planning. Together, we will create a roadmap to support Sulphur Springs as a vibrant neighborhood where history, culture, and opportunity unite.
Future
After a Neighborhood Action Plan is adopted, it becomes a guiding document to direct actions, investments, and policies aimed at achieving the outlined goals for the neighborhood. The plan serves as both a roadmap and a reference for decision-making, ensuring that efforts align with the community's needs and priorities. Here's how a NAP is typically used post-adoption:
- Actionable Strategies
-Guides investments in infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, parks, and utilities.
-Informs updates to zoning ordinances, land use plans, and housing policies to support the neighborhood’s goals.
-Drives the creation or enhancement of community programs, such as job training, social services, or youth activities. - Funding and Budgeting
-Helps the city prioritize the allocation funding for projects and initiatives identified in the plan.
-Serves as evidence of community needs and priorities when applying for state, federal, or private grants. - Coordination and Partnerships
-Encourages collaboration between public agencies, community organizations, and private developers to execute components of the plan.
-Provides a framework for the community to align their efforts and resources.
-Encourages residents to stay involved by providing a clear vision and actionable steps for neighborhood improvement.
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of Sulphur Springs!
Opportunities to Engage

Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan Survey #3
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Get notified on upcoming engagements and the latest project related news.
Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan Timeline
Phase 1: Data Assessment & Neighborhood Planning
Phase 2: Vision and Draft Neighborhood Plan
Phase 3: Final Neighborhood Action Plan and Implementation Strategies
Project Updates
LIT Fest is here!
It's not just a block party. It's a book party 📖.
March Newsletter - Community Events and Next Steps Progress
Community events, street improvements, and other implementation progress on the SSNAP!
FINAL Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan and Next Steps!
Final Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan, City Council Budget, and More
SSNAP Final Survey Closes Today!
The final survey of the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan will close tonight.
Final Sulphur Spring Neighborhood Action Plan Community Workshop
Join us on Saturday, January 10th at the George Bartholomew Center 10am-12pm for the final community workshop for the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
Final Sulphur Springs Survey is LIVE!
Final Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan Survey and Other Project Updates
City repaves E. Waters Avenue
City paving crews are coming to Sulphur Springs.
A Local Market under the Old Oak Trees🌳
Local vendors come to Sulphur Springs
Repaving East Waters Avenue
City of Tampa paving crews are headed to Sulphur Springs.
October Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
October SS NAP Update - Pool News, Community Events, and City Council
September Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
SS NAP September Newsletter - Phase 2 Survey Results
Final Reminder - Phase 2 Survey
The Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan Survey closes September 2nd!
August Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
SS NAP August Newsletter - Phase 1 Report, August 19th Workshop, and Phase 2 Survey
July Newsletter - SS NAP Survey is LIVE!
Phase 2 Survey and Engagement Dates!
June Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
SS NAP June Newsletter - Project Update, Survey Results, and City Council
May Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
May SS-NAP Project Update
April Newsletter - Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan
Community engagement, City of Tampa project updates, City Council, and final survey push!
Community Meeting #1 and Online Survey #1
Community Engagement Update
ADUs in Sulphur Springs
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may be coming to a backyard near you.
Sulphur Springs Community Meeting Summary
Asking for community feedback
Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Meeting
The City of Tampa will be hosting a community meeting on June 21st to gather feedback for the Sulphur Spring Neighborhood Plan and Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project
Important Dates
City Council Budget Priority Discussion
March 3, 2026, 5pm, at Old City Hall, 3rd Floor (315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602)
Council to discuss the FY27 Budget and budget priorities. This Special Call Meeting will give residents the chance to provide public comment on what they believe should be included as a priority in the Fiscal Year 2027 (October 1, 2026 - Septmeber 30, 2027) budget.
City Council FY 25 Surplus Budget Discussion
March 26, 2025, 9am, at Old City Hall, 3rd Floor (315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602)
Council to discuss the allocation of surplus Fiscal Year 2025 funds, which may include allocations toward Sulphur Springs park improvements and general funding for next steps for the Neighborhood Action Plan.