Tampa's north downtown area could transform from parking lots to a walkable, bikeable corridor as the city projects over 100,000 new residents by 2050.

The north end of downtown Tampa spans 330 acres of opportunity between the city's downtown core and historic Ybor City.

According to a study by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, "the overwhelming opportunity of this area is the vast ownership by the public sector. Including public road networks, the district is 68% publicly owned. This offers a unique opportunity to leverage existing assets and create a cohesive urban environment that serves the community effectively.

Read Tampa's city-wide vision here.

Jordan Copher is the owner of Late Start, a coffee house and brewery located at 1018 E. Cass Street, one of the first businesses establis

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