Clearwater Downtown Development: Projects, Timelines, and Future Outlook

Downtown Clearwater's Urban Renaissance

• 🏙️ Downtown Clearwater is undergoing a significant urban renaissance, moving from discussions to tangible shovels in the ground.
• 💡 The city is experiencing a revitalization with multiple projects now in the works, signaling a new era for the downtown area.

Key Development Projects

• 🏨 A 10-story hotel featuring underground parking, retail space, and a rooftop bar overlooking the bay is slated for completion in under two years.
• 🏢 A high-rise apartment building with 400 units and retail space is planned for the former city hall site, expected to open by April 2028.
• 🛠️ Improvements to Ocola Avenue will include underground utility upgrades, wider sidewalks, enhanced drainage, and more on-street parking.
• 🅿️ A public parking garage with nearly 400 spots at Pier Street and Oyola Avenue is set to begin construction soon and will be completed in approximately one year.
• 🏛️ The new city hall on South Myrtle Avenue has already begun construction and is scheduled to open between August and September 2026.

Community and Future Opportunities

• ⛪ The Church of Scientology has initiated renovations on its downtown properties, with the city hoping for a mutually beneficial collaboration as development progresses.
• 🗺️ The city is also optimistic about future development opportunities in downtown Clearwater once Pinellas County government relocates its buildings in a couple of years.
• ⚠️ Residents should anticipate temporary disruptions, such as lane shifts, as construction projects move forward.