New on 7th Ave.
Getting social at the Grand Opening of Tico’s Bakery, a great early weeknight meetup for HEYGNA members. Excellent menu. Tico’s Bakery, 2209 E 7th Ave, Suite 2209A. Visit the shop at ticosbakery.com. For more upcoming events, join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA. All are welcome.
Tampa PD Neighborhood Rollout
Tampa Police on the move in Gary, the eastern end of historic East Ybor. The Rollout gives residents a chance to express concerns and get updates on stats specific to our neighborhood. Come and join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA for more upcoming events. All are welcome.
October Meeting with Developer Darryl Shaw
by Denise Sansur
Developer Darryl Shaw, driving force behind Ybor City’s Gas Worx development, led an open discussion about his vision for East Ybor at HEYGNA General Membership meeting held in the Jose Marti room of Casa Ybor residences on 8th Ave.
Rezoning in East Ybor
The meeting focused on Shaw’s early-stage plans to rezone about 30 acres in East Ybor from heavy industrial to mixed-use Planned Development (PD). The areas include nine acres at the former Sheriff’s Office site, the empty block between Palm Ave and 11th Ave near 21st and 22nd Streets, lots on 7th Ave between 22nd St and the Connector, and blocks south of 7th Ave and east of 26th St. These are separate from parcels already in process with the City.
Darryl shared an artistic rendering of the potential mixed-use development, including offices, townhouses, apartments, and retail. He noted this rezoning could attract investors to Gary, which isn’t currently in development focus.
Community and green space ideas
Community and green space ideas included a possible community garden on the TECO-owned lot and green spaces at the former service station on 7th Ave and 26th St, plus a tree-shaded lot at 10th Ave and 23rd St.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Infrastructure plans included a road diet for 21st and 22nd Streets north of Palm Ave, potentially reopening 12th Ave for pedestrian-only traffic, and adding stop signs and speed bumps to improve safety.
Darryl’s also in talks with THEA about public use of space under the Connector.
Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA or more upcoming events. All are welcome.
For more upcoming events, join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/HEYGNA. All are welcome.