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86-acre development site located in the heart of downtown St. Pete. Future home of @raysbaseball .

Joined September 2023
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
Drumroll, please! Here is a sneak peek at some new renderings for the #HistoricGasPlantDistrict development plans that will help transform the area into a thriving community and placemaking destination. Learn more:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Welcome to a whole new game day experience. The design for the ballpark takes cues from a pavilion, with the front porch opening up to a main plaza and community gathering space within the #HistoricGasPlantDistrict . Learn more:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
"I want to see many, many more games just like that right here in St. Petersburg." We set up a video booth and asked @RaysBaseball fans to share their favorite memories and what excites them most about the new ballpark. Here's what they said.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
3 months
Thank you to everybody who joined us at today's Here to Stay Pop Up Party!
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
In Ep. 7, @Populous Principal & Senior Architect Zach Allee shares some unique opportunities to consider when building a new ballpark, what fans can expect and how it will bring the community together even in the offseason.
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6 months
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
Coming to one of the games this weekend? Don't forget to stop by the #HeretoStay video booth near Gate 3 and Sections 110/112 to record a short video, learn more about the new ballpark and pick up some @RaysBaseball swag!
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
10 months
We're proud to launch our new podcast series, Here to Stay! In ep. 1, @neilsolondz sits down with Ms. Gwendolyn Reese to discuss the area's history and how it plays an important role in the development of the Historic Gas Plant District. Listen:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Take a look at all of the brand-new renderings of the ballpark that will anchor the #HistoricGasPlantDistrict Development! Learn more at
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
3 months
This week, meet Clayton Brody. A recent college graduate and current intern with the Tampa Bay Rays, Clayton discusses his thoughts on the development plan and how projects like this can help retain talent in St. Petersburg. Listen now: #HeretoStay
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Explore why it's so important that the new ballpark be different from any other stadium in Major League Baseball and what features will really set it apart.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
9 months
This episode, @Anddrikk Frazier unpacks the Community Benefits Package that includes $50 million dedicated to intentional equity initiatives including affordable housing, mentorships, employment opportunities and more. Listen:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
#RoyalRumble brought a record-breaking 48,044 attendees to @tropicanafield last month, positioning St. Pete as a must-visit destination on an international stage.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
What does the #HIstoricGasPlantDistrict redevelopment project mean to the Poynter Institute? Read the non-profit journalism school and research organization's full letter of support at the link below. 🔗:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
9 months
Episode 3 of the Here to Stay Podcast features Mayor Welch talking about his strong connection to the historic Gas Plant neighborhood, what he looked for when reviewing the proposals to develop the area, and what it means for the community. Listen:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
Reverend JC Pritchett is President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Florida Inc. and the first African American to serve as President of The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in its 40+ years history. He now serves as Executive Director.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
What does the development plan mean to the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of regional business leaders committed to improving the economic well-being of Tampa Bay residents? 🔗 to full letter of support:
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The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
Alex Schapira, a director at Hines and new St. Pete resident, discusses his impressions of the area, how projects like this will become the future of development and what he envisions as St. Petersburg continues to grow into a destination.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
This week, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership Bemetra Simmons explains the mission of her organization and how rare, large development projects like this one have the opportunity to solidify St. Petersburg as a destination location.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
9 months
In episode 6, Neil talks to Hines Senior Managing Director Michael Harrison about the company’s history with the Rays, what expertise they bring to the project and their commitment to the advancement of the Historic Gas Plant District. Listen:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
The deal is about a vision for the city that acknowledges the site’s controversial past while securing downtown’s future. It’s about the intangibles that come with hosting one of just 30 Major League Baseball teams. It’s about compromise and tough choices.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
3 months
ICYMI: After hours of presentations and discussion yesterday, St. Petersburg City Council members voted to approve the Historic Gas Plant District development plan.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Last week, City Council members met for a session regarding the plans to transform the land around Tropicana Field. See what was discussed and the next steps as the project progresses.
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The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Esther Matthews, president of the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP, has unique insight, as she also served as the chair of the Community Benefits Advisory Council that was tasked with reviewing the development proposal.
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The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
A recent survey conducted among active, registered voters in the area sheds light on the community's support for the proposed development project.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
3 months
In this latest episode, Neil Solondz sits down with Jason Spears, Chair of the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce. Jason shares how this type of development can change the trajectory for businesses like his and others. 🔗:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
This week, Chief Executive Officer of the St. Pete Arts Alliance Terry Marks discusses her passion for the arts, the importance of partnerships that help foster artistic growth and creative expression, and what impact the development will have in the local arts community.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
10 months
Episode 2 of the Here to Stay Podcast has arrived! This time, @neilsolondz chats with Tim Nickens about what fueled the community’s quest to pursue an MLB team in the 1980s, how the team got here and why it means so much that it’s here to stay. Listen:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
"The Rays/Hines proposal to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant district in St. Petersburg will not only shape our skyline but also significantly impact our regional economy and the cultural fabric of our city."
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
In the latest episode of the Here to Stay podcast series, @neilsolondz is joined by Freddy Williams, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
Zach Allee, principal and senior architect at Populous, said the overarching goal is creating a place “where people love to be together.” Get inside the vision for a new ballpark in a recent article from @stpetecatalyst .
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
These new Historic Gas Plant District renderings illustrate three specific qualities of what’s to come for the area.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
9 months
Take a look at how the community benefits associated with the Historic Gas Plant District development are intentionally designed to honor the past, address current challenges and shape the future of St. Petersburg. 🔗:
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The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
This week, Executive Director of the EDGE Business District Association Roger Curlin shares his thoughts on St. Petersburg’s growth over the years, what excites him most about the development project and how he thinks it will impact the trajectory of an already thriving community
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The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
In the latest episode, Rev. Clarence Williams shares the mission behind the initiatives he's helped launch, including the Commission on Social Action.
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The Historic Gas Plant District
5 months
Peter Clark, president and founder of @TampaBayWatch , shares how 30 years of expertise in environmental protection and restoration can help provide an important perspective to the redevelopment project.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
Episode 8 features Arminda Mata, President & CEO of the Tampa Baseball Museum, discussing how baseball became so popular in the area, what it means to the community and why it's so important the team is here to stay.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
Read their full letter of support to see why Big Brothers Big Sisters want us here to stay. Link:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
9 months
This week, Everald Colas discusses how learning about the past is helping to inform the design of the new Historic Gas Plant District, what we all can expect to see in the area and how it will bring the community together.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
This week's podcast features Dr. Sandra Braham of Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, who also served as a former chair of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. She shares her hopes and dreams for St. Petersburg. Listen now:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
Read their full letter of support to see why Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay want us here to stay. 🔗:
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
“This project embodies our commitment to securing the economic sustainability of our community by ensuring African American businesses and the wider community benefit significantly from this development.” - NAACP branch president Esther Matthews
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
How does the University of South Florida factor into the future of the area? Their leadership is excited about the opportunities that will help advance their mission as a top research institution benefitting faculty, staff, students and the community.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
Did you swing by the #HeretoStay area at @RaysBaseball Fan Fest this weekend?   We had a great time talking to fans about the development plan. A big thanks to everyone who participated in the mural activation and Q&A!
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
1 year
Want to learn more about the exciting plans for the new state-of-the-art ballpark and transformational surrounding area? Listen to @raysradio ’s special #heretostay podcast episode, out now! 🎙️ 🎙️
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
7 months
This week, President & CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay Thomas Mantz shares the meaning behind the organization’s mission to ‘be hunger-free,’ how this development project can have positive ripple effects on the community and his hopes for the future.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
8 months
What makes the plan to develop the Historic Gas Plant District a win-win for @StPeteFL ? Will Conroy, founder and president of St. Petersburg-based Backstreets Capital, shares his analysis.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
4 months
How is the future ballpark being designed to be responsive to St. Petersburg's needs? Ensuring environmental resiliency is front and center in the development's planning process.
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@HistGasPlantSTP
The Historic Gas Plant District
6 months
“We’ve brainstormed together what the new district can provide St. Pete in terms of a venue for showcase events. It is designed to accommodate a range of events, from small conferences to large festivals." #StPete | #HeretoStay
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