Workspace study: Most county buildings are in bad shape

The Pinellas County Commission heard a report on available space for operations and the condition of county-owned buildings at its meeting today, and it was not good news.

During Thursday’s work session meeting, county commissioners heard the results of a report on potential space for operations conducted by Stantec Consulting Services. The space study is part of the Pinellas County Facilities Master Plan, and Stantec has worked on the project for the last 18 months. Stantec conducted conditional assessments on all county-owned buildings, held interviews with stakeholders and focus groups, and established workspace standards as the county moves forward.

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Downtown Partnership Luncheon showcases Innovation District’s recent success

Yesterday’s St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership Leadership Luncheon was all about highlighting the many remarkable projects that have recently come out of the Innovation District - and there was a lot to discuss.

Held in the heart of the Innovation District at the Poynter Institute, Tuesday’s luncheon was attended by local business leaders and had a strong city council presence. Councilmembers Ed Montanari, Gina Driscoll and Robert Blackmon (who's also a mayoral candidate) were in attendance. The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is across the street from Poynter, and popular Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock was there to represent the campus and support USF Interim President Rhea Law, who was also a featured speaker.

SPx #81 - Charles B Dew

Author of The Making of a Racist and Professor Emeritus at Williams College.

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