First look at the proposed mixed-use facility on USF campus

The University of South Florida (USF) said its Board of Trustees advanced plans to create a mixed-use area with housing, restaurants, and retail.

The area will take over the university's former 138-acre golf course.

Referred to as the Fletcher District at Fletcher Avenue and east of North 46th Street, will be developed as a private-public partnership, USF said. It will have separate ground subleases with private developers, while the university retains ownership of the land.

Details of the project provided by USF:

Student housing

Multi-family housing

Hotel and conference center

Restaurants and retail spaces

USF-developed academic research building

The area will be located within walking distance of the on-campus stadium scheduled for completion in 2027.

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