Economic Development and Housing

Plans

Downtown Boat Slips

Downtown Redevelopment Plan (Planning Department)

Downtown Design Guidelines (Planning Department, also see pages 79-80 of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan) - Design Guidelines ensure that public and private development projects implement the Goals, Objections, Policies and Visions of the Downtown Plan

East Gateway District

Downtown Boat Slips Rendering

East Gateway

Projects

Proposed and Completed Residential Developments
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Clearwater Automotive (See page 9-10 of Annual Report 2005-2006) - The City through an exchange of real property acquired an automotive junkyard located near the Prospect Lake Park area in downtown Clearwater. Once remediation of this 3- acre (MOL) site is complete and all requirements of the Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement have been completed the CRA intends to issue a Request for Proposal for redevelopment.

Downtown Market Study (See also: page 3 of Annual Report 2004-2005) - To identify the market potential for future redevelopment within downtown Clearwater and investments that could act as catalysts for further development, the CRA contracted to provide an assessment the existing economic base, market conditions and trends that impact development and investment.

Downtown Cleveland Street Façade Design Analysis (See also: page 3-4 of Annual Report 2005-2006) - The façade improvement concept identifies opportunities and establishes a vision for building design and character on Cleveland Street, from Osceola Avenue to Myrtle Avenue in downtown Clearwater. The Façade Design Analysis provides recommendations regarding design for new façade building elements, historic building restoration, canopy and awning design, signage location, sidewalk utilization and adherence to the Downtown Design Guidelines.

Station Square Condominium (See page 11 of Annual Report 2005-2006) - Visit www.stationsquareclearwater.com.

Water's Edge Condominium - Visit www.yourwatersedge.com.

Marriott Residence Inn

The Strand at Clearwater Centre - A Rising Star Takes Center Stage... The Strand... a vibrant urban destination in the center of Clearwater's new Cleveland Street District.

An elegant residence in the European tradition awaits you at The Strand. Just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Clearwater and centered in the newly renovated heart of downtown, The Strand offers the ultimate urban experience on Florida's Gulf Coast.  Mediterranean styling characterizes The Strand's graceful architecture drawn upon the best of old and modern design influences from Spain.  Luxurious amenities include on-site concierge, heated outdoor pool and spa deck, fitness center, guest apartment, a pet-friendly environment with a pet park, art gallery and more.

The Strand offers 27 lifespaces of 88 interpretations in traditional,transitional, or modern styling. The Strand redefines "condominium".  Priced from the mid-200’s, choose from one, two, or three bedroom lifespaces and with the help of our interior designers, express your personality.

The ground level will be occupied by upscale boutiques, gourmet eateries, retail and office space - The Strand Clearwater's shining example of new urbanism development.  Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a second vacation home, office space or retail location you can learn more from visiting www.theStrandClearwater.com or by calling the Sales Gallery at (727) 443-1797 / 1 (877) 787-2630.

Clearwater Automotive

Station Square

Water's Edge Condominium

The Strand at Clearwater Centre

Marriott Residence Inn

Downtown Streetscape (See also: page 13 of Annual Report 2005-2006) - The City is in the process of implementing a $8.9 million Cleveland Street Streetscape Project between Osceola and Myrtle Avenue. The Cleveland Streetscape will create a pedestrian- friendly environment and improve the public realm of our "Main Street". The streetscape project is under construction.

Programs

Façade Improvement Program - Clearwater is the Cleveland Streetscape project. To complement the new Cleveland Street the CRA is encouraging the adjacent private property and business owners to improve the facades of their buildings. To meet this goal the CRA approved a Façade Design Analysis, which recommended a Café Society that promotes a sidewalk café environment. The Façade Improvement Program will lead to the implementation of this unified café society concept in downtown Clearwater.

Demographics at a Glance

Incentives, including:

Brownfields Redevelopment Initiative (Environmental Site Assessments) - Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized industrial/commercial sites either contaminated or perceived to be. Incentives are available to aid in the economic development and environmental restoration for these sites located in Clearwater's Brownfield Area.

Enterprise Zone (State Tax Credits) - Florida offers an assortment of tax incentives to businesses that choose to create employment within an Enterprise Zone, which is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalization. These include a sales and use tax credit, tax refund for business machinery and equipment used in an Enterprise Zone, sales tax refund for building materials used in an Enterprise Zone, and a sales tax exemption for electrical energy used in a Enterprise Zone

Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Project (See page 249 of Downtown Redevelopment Plan) - The QTI Program encourages job growth in targeted high value-added businesses, specifically within an Enterprise Zone and Brownfields Area, and provides tax refunds for new jobs created

Partnerships

Clearwater Downtown Partnership

Downtown Development Board

Regional Chamber of Commerce

Farmer's Market

Jolley Trolley

Other Helpful Links

Urban Land Institute

International Downtown Association

Florida Redevelopment Association