The Place to Be: by form, function, & design

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The Final Draft Plan is complete!

The plan is scheduled to go before the Board of Commissioners:

  • WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, CRA Meeting
  • TIME: Immediately following the regular BOC Meeting which begins at 6:00 P.M.
  • WHERE: City Hall Auditorium (324 E. Pine Street, Tarpon Springs)

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

It is time for a general "refresh" of several of Tarpon Springs' downtown planning efforts! The City is kicking off updates to various downtown redevelopment plans and the zoning code. We are looking to create a single, consolidated document and vision that will help guide downtown's future. The City has teamed up with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire) to assist with this project. 'The Place to Be' will include:

  • Identifying Downtown Infrastructure, Infill Development, and Beautification Projects
  • Developing a Strategic Project Implementation Strategy
  • Updating the Special Area Plan (SAP)
  • Updating the SmartCode
  • Laying the groundwork for a 10-yr extension to the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)
  • Incorporating relevant findings from the Sponge Docks and Greektown Placemaking Plan

PROJECT BOUNDARY

The project boundary includes the Downtown CRA, as well as, the Sponge Docks and Greektown neighborhood. The Sponge Docks and Greektown are included based on the recently completed Placemaking Plan, which recommended potential new and/or updated form-based regulations for these areas.

Map showing the project boundary which generally includes the areas of the Sponge Docks, downtown Tarpon Springs, and the Pinellas Avenue corridor from Meres Blvd. north to Anclote River.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

Thanks to your community feedback, the draft The Place to Be downtown plan is complete! Thank you graphic

Thank you for all of the invaluable input that has been provided throughout this process! See what we learned at our Community and Business Engagement Workshops!

This page will be updated throughout the process. To stay informed, enter your email in the 'Stay Informed' widget to subscribe to receive email notifications.

The Final Draft Plan is complete!

The plan is scheduled to go before the Board of Commissioners:

  • WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, CRA Meeting
  • TIME: Immediately following the regular BOC Meeting which begins at 6:00 P.M.
  • WHERE: City Hall Auditorium (324 E. Pine Street, Tarpon Springs)

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

It is time for a general "refresh" of several of Tarpon Springs' downtown planning efforts! The City is kicking off updates to various downtown redevelopment plans and the zoning code. We are looking to create a single, consolidated document and vision that will help guide downtown's future. The City has teamed up with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire) to assist with this project. 'The Place to Be' will include:

  • Identifying Downtown Infrastructure, Infill Development, and Beautification Projects
  • Developing a Strategic Project Implementation Strategy
  • Updating the Special Area Plan (SAP)
  • Updating the SmartCode
  • Laying the groundwork for a 10-yr extension to the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)
  • Incorporating relevant findings from the Sponge Docks and Greektown Placemaking Plan

PROJECT BOUNDARY

The project boundary includes the Downtown CRA, as well as, the Sponge Docks and Greektown neighborhood. The Sponge Docks and Greektown are included based on the recently completed Placemaking Plan, which recommended potential new and/or updated form-based regulations for these areas.

Map showing the project boundary which generally includes the areas of the Sponge Docks, downtown Tarpon Springs, and the Pinellas Avenue corridor from Meres Blvd. north to Anclote River.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

Thanks to your community feedback, the draft The Place to Be downtown plan is complete! Thank you graphic

Thank you for all of the invaluable input that has been provided throughout this process! See what we learned at our Community and Business Engagement Workshops!

This page will be updated throughout the process. To stay informed, enter your email in the 'Stay Informed' widget to subscribe to receive email notifications.

Page last updated: 25 Sep 2026, 05:32 AM