Central Avenue BRT: National study shows proximity to transit spurs higher property values

Last week, City Council unanimously passed the final components of the Central Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Interlocal Agreement, bringing the Central Avenue BRT project one step...

Here’s what St. Pete’s 34th Street, Central Avenue area could look like in the future

Consultants have taken the wraps off a draft master plan for the area around 34th Street and Central Avenue, including a proposed name for the district....

Nexus study: Dollar linkage fee could put Kriseman’s ‘For All, From All’ housing plan target in reach

The relationship between incoming market rate development and demand for affordable housing, including factors like cost of living, housing burden and income of St. Petersburg residents...

Beth Houghton on her new role at Juvenile Welfare Board – and why its focus drew her in [Audio]

Click the arrow above to listen to the full conversation between Juvenile Welfare Board’s new CEO, Beth Houghton and St. Pete Catalyst Publisher Joe Hamilton. When...

E-scooters win approval from St. Pete City Council – with strict stipulations

Electric scooters are (finally) coming to St. Petersburg. A “micromobility” ordinance that includes the regulation of electric scooters and scooter share operators was approved by a...

Consolidation 2.0: Updated plan returns some authority to St. Pete campus, chancellor

The new version of the consolidation plan for the University of South Florida was shared with students and faculty Thursday in a letter signed by USF...

CASA adds new tools in fight to curb domestic violence

A team of attorneys and new staff members are helping CASA beef up safety efforts for domestic abuse survivors. The organization, which is the official domestic...

Celebrated local urbanist Peter Kageyama launches third book tonight at the Dali

Nationally renowned author and St. Petersburg resident Peter Kageyama celebrates the release of his third book, The Emotional Infrastructure of Places tonight at the Dali Museum,...

Preserve The ‘Burg considers new preservation mechanism

Preserve The ‘Burg gathered preservation experts from Louisiana and Georgia Monday night to explore the possibility of starting a revolving fund, a mechanism used nationally by...

Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete’s new Center For Health Equity goes public this week [Preview]

In June 2018, the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg announced its vision for a social change center in South St. Petersburg. On Tuesday, the Foundation’s...