CHANNELSIDE | Bell Channelside | 6 stories | 422 rental units | complete

Maxim98 · January 4th, 2007, 12:08 AM

Seaport Channelside is a rental project in the Channel District that is currently undergoing the final stages of prep work, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for January 8th. The project is a significant addition to the district, providing 422 apartment units and over 7000sf of retail. 706 parking spaces will be included in the mid rise project that is bordered by Channelside Drive and the Crosstown Expressway. This project is widely recognized as a premier Brownfields site rehabilitation success in Florida.

This will be updated periodically with whatever construction photos, future renderings or news comes in about the project...

Rendering

Construction Progress 1/1/07

FloridaFuture · January 4th, 2007, 12:56 AM

An old rendering....

And a small one

Synergy Properties is the developer here is the website

http://www.synergyproperties.com/index.htm

And a blurb about the projct from the website....

Seaport Channelside is currently in the pre-development phase and totals approximately 426 high-density multi-family units. The project will help transform the northern boundary of the Channel District into an extension of Tampa's Channelside urban renaissance and become a cornerstone in the redevelopment of the area. The development plan embraces an urban, high-density, mixed-use development that includes 426 residential units and neighborhood retail. The plan provides for a small downtown commercial feel with high-density residential units supporting the retail uses and allowing for open space. The site plan concept establishes a true downtown urban feel within the central core of the development. The Architectural style of the building and streetscape is envisioned to have an intimate personal downtown feel with ornamental streetlights, wrought iron tree wells, awnings and decorative ornamentation to the building featuring brick, stone and stucco.

Jasonhouse · January 4th, 2007, 01:34 AM

Sounds like a better version of Post Harbour Island.

FloridaFuture · January 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonhouse

Sounds like a better version of Post Harbour Island.

Yup, a cheaper, higher densified, Post Harbor Island.

Robert.Maddrey · January 4th, 2007, 05:24 AM

The only real detractor being the pink gov subsidized housing just on the other side of the cross town. Having driven through that area while down in Ybor I can attest to it being a little bit on the scary end of the spectrum.

multifamilyinvestor · January 4th, 2007, 05:32 AM

Isn't that part of Central Park Village that is being bulldozed mid-2007 or am I totally off?

Someone please correct me if I am wrong

Maxim98 · January 4th, 2007, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert.Maddrey

The only real detractor being the pink gov subsidized housing just on the other side of the cross town. Having driven through that area while down in Ybor I can attest to it being a little bit on the scary end of the spectrum.

That area isn't so awful. Nebraska can be rough but I never, ever felt unsafe there as a child when I went to school at B.T. Washington (which is smack in the middle of those pink apartments, near Nebraska). Actually, those were some of the best years of my life. I never felt scared, even going there after night when I was much younger than I am now with friends. It's sad to see the neighborhood change in a way, but it's for the best. I can't wait to see what comes of it.

Robert.Maddrey · January 4th, 2007, 05:40 AM

If thats the case displacement concerns come to mind. All of this redevelopment of down town, Channelside and Ybor are drastically changing low income housing assignments and homeless refuges. It will be interesting to see where every one is eventually dispersed to.

On a personal note, having grown up and lived in Carrollwood for almost 26 years I saw my first homeless person, camped out under an oak tree at what used to be North Dale Court. It will be interesting to see how things progress across the county.

zerobullchip · January 4th, 2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert.Maddrey

The only real detractor being the pink gov subsidized housing just on the other side of the cross town. Having driven through that area while down in Ybor I can attest to it being a little bit on the scary end of the spectrum.

Yeah thats the scrub. The blue ones are the actual projects that are being razed for central park village or whatever it is called. The owners of the pink ones are still holding out, but there is no way they stay. I betcha they get taken by Immenient Domain or some other tricks. That was were civitas was supposed to be.

Robert.Maddrey · January 4th, 2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxim98

That area isn't so awful. Nebraska can be rough but I never, ever felt unsafe there as a child when I went to school at B.T. Washington (which is smack in the middle of those pink apartments, near Nebraska). Actually, those were some of the best years of my life. I never felt scared, even going there after night when I was much younger than I am now with friends. It's sad to see the neighborhood change in a way, but it's for the best. I can't wait to see what comes of it.

Interesting. My casual observations were only drawn from one evening and there appeared to be some sort of domestic dispute going down in the street which had the crowd energized.

On a side note, I've traveled 22nd Street many times in my Z and never fealt threatened in any way, despite this being one of the most notorious stretches of road in town. The basic realization you arrive at, is no matter at what income level for the most part people are just trying to make an honest living and better their lives. A few bad apples create the greater fear complexes.

tampamobster21 · January 4th, 2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zerobullchip

Yeah thats the scrub. The blue ones are the actual projects that are being razed for central park village or whatever it is called. The owners of the pink ones are still holding out, but there is no way they stay. I betcha they get taken by Immenient Domain or some other tricks. That was were civitas was supposed to be.

What is civitas?

FLHawk · January 12th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Interesting article on Seaport Channelside. Too bad they're ditching much of the retail component of the project.

I had no idea that Twiggs is being widened to six lanes.

http://centraltampa.tbo.com/centralt...B0DVV8SWE.html

Ground Broken For Channel District Apartments
By JANIS D. FROELICH The Tampa Tribune
Published: Jan 11, 2007

CHANNEL DISTRICT - Minutes after this week's groundbreaking ceremony for the Seaport Channelside complex, developer Michael DeMarcay was asked when construction would begin.

He looked at his watch.

"Ten minutes ago."

That's how eager DeMarcay is to offer 422 rental units close to downtown. The first building should be completed by the end of 2007.

"Look around you," DeMarcay said Monday, "it's all condominiums. So for us to build apartments is very special."

Mark Huey, the city's economic development administrator, called DeMarcay "a warrior."

Synergy Properties Inc. won the right to develop the former city land more than four years ago. The 7½-acre property was used for storage and transportation needs and required a cleanup by federal Environmental Protection Agency standards.

"We picked the right developer," Huey said. "I don't know that the others would have stuck around so long."

DeMarcay, vice president of Synergy, said the project recently dropped plans for 12,000 square feet of retail. The complex faces Twiggs Street, which will be widened to six lanes.

"This takes up our retail space," DeMarcay said.

He said plans now are for a small amount of neighborhood retail and professional offices.

The complex will have one- to three-bedroom apartments, with rent estimated at $1,590 for a two-bedroom unit. DeMarcay said the plan is to keep rent competitive with rates on Harbour Island.

Reporter Janis D. Froelich can be reached at (813) 835-2104 or jfroelich@tampatrib.com.

emoore625 · January 12th, 2007, 04:51 PM

I can't imagine these will stay rental for very long. Seeing that the housing market is cooling off a bit, why not continue to build it as rentals until the market gets hot again?

It will be just like the quarter.

***I-275westcoastfl*** · January 12th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert.Maddrey

The only real detractor being the pink gov subsidized housing just on the other side of the cross town. Having driven through that area while down in Ybor I can attest to it being a little bit on the scary end of the spectrum.

Its a detractor to some people but its not that bad really. Its not scary at all they are just low income housing that or its just because i used to live very close to downtown St.Pete in the 90's. Sure there could be some idiots doing something illegal but hell even in the suburbs they have it. I feel more comfortable driving through there then Palm Harbor! I wonder where the low income people will go from all these projects maybe some low income hi-rises are needed?

emoore625 · January 12th, 2007, 08:31 PM

The pink buildings are nothing. From Downtown head north on Nebraska and hang a left towards the end of the pink buildings

That is a scary neighborhood.

FloridaFuture · January 12th, 2007, 10:07 PM

It's a shame that Seaport lost the majority of its retail. I feel that takes awya from its urbaness and now, despite their being 400+ apartments they won't have their own retail. I guess at the same time that means they need to widen the road but it's still a shame and bad planning.

As far as scary neighborhoods, I really can't name on that I don't feel safe in. i feel very secure almost wherever I go. I think a low-income high-rise projects could be smart but no one would want to pay for it, or be proactive enough, so I doubt one would be built.

smiley · January 12th, 2007, 11:06 PM

Hmm. . . go north of I-4 on 18th or so street. Drive a little ways. Get out and walk. Most probably nothing wil happen to you . . . but not sure you will feel comfortable.

Indeed, most people are just trying to get by - but more people who are having a harder time getting by legally end up in lower income areas. always has been, always will be.

Alden Frostad · January 13th, 2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by emoore625

I can't imagine these will stay rental for very long. Seeing that the housing market is cooling off a bit, why not continue to build it as rentals until the market gets hot again?

It will be just like the quarter.

I contacted the developers a while back on behalf of one of my clients who was interested in buying them out at the time. They e-mailed me back and said they would be built as apartments and would likely be converted to condos later.

Quegiebo · January 14th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Almost $1600.00 for a two bedroom apt. So where will the avg. working class rent in Tampa?

chadhinkle · January 15th, 2007, 02:35 AM

i'd love to live there but id need a roomy. when will it finish

January 4th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#1
Maxim98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA / London, UK Posts: 1,244 Likes (Received): 0	CHANNELSIDE \| Bell Channelside \| 6 stories \| 422 rental units \| complete Seaport Channelside is a rental project in the Channel District that is currently undergoing the final stages of prep work, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for January 8th. The project is a significant addition to the district, providing 422 apartment units and over 7000sf of retail. 706 parking spaces will be included in the mid rise project that is bordered by Channelside Drive and the Crosstown Expressway. This project is widely recognized as a premier Brownfields site rehabilitation success in Florida. This will be updated periodically with whatever construction photos, future renderings or news comes in about the project... Rendering Construction Progress 1/1/07 Last edited by TampaMike; July 30th, 2012 at 08:43 PM.

January 4th, 2007, 05:24 AM	#5
Robert.Maddrey Native Floridian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 817 Likes (Received): 0	The only real detractor being the pink gov subsidized housing just on the other side of the cross town. Having driven through that area while down in Ybor I can attest to it being a little bit on the scary end of the spectrum. __________________ Robert W. Maddrey Editor & Owner Down Shift Magazine >> My Photos of Tampa <<

January 4th, 2007, 05:40 AM	#8
Robert.Maddrey Native Floridian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 817 Likes (Received): 0	If thats the case displacement concerns come to mind. All of this redevelopment of down town, Channelside and Ybor are drastically changing low income housing assignments and homeless refuges. It will be interesting to see where every one is eventually dispersed to. On a personal note, having grown up and lived in Carrollwood for almost 26 years I saw my first homeless person, camped out under an oak tree at what used to be North Dale Court. It will be interesting to see how things progress across the county. __________________ Robert W. Maddrey Editor & Owner Down Shift Magazine >> My Photos of Tampa <<

January 12th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#17
smiley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,097 Likes (Received): 0	Hmm. . . go north of I-4 on 18th or so street. Drive a little ways. Get out and walk. Most probably nothing wil happen to you . . . but not sure you will feel comfortable. Indeed, most people are just trying to get by - but more people who are having a harder time getting by legally end up in lower income areas. always has been, always will be. __________________ Do I contradict myself? Well then, I contradict myself. I am large. I contain multitudes. I don't pretend 'cause I don't care.

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January 4th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#2
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	An old rendering.... And a small one Synergy Properties is the developer here is the website http://www.synergyproperties.com/index.htm And a blurb about the projct from the website.... Seaport Channelside is currently in the pre-development phase and totals approximately 426 high-density multi-family units. The project will help transform the northern boundary of the Channel District into an extension of Tampa's Channelside urban renaissance and become a cornerstone in the redevelopment of the area. The development plan embraces an urban, high-density, mixed-use development that includes 426 residential units and neighborhood retail. The plan provides for a small downtown commercial feel with high-density residential units supporting the retail uses and allowing for open space. The site plan concept establishes a true downtown urban feel within the central core of the development. The Architectural style of the building and streetscape is envisioned to have an intimate personal downtown feel with ornamental streetlights, wrought iron tree wells, awnings and decorative ornamentation to the building featuring brick, stone and stucco.

January 4th, 2007, 01:34 AM	#3
Jasonhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,275 Likes (Received): 8	Sounds like a better version of Post Harbour Island.

January 4th, 2007, 05:32 AM	#6
multifamilyinvestor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Research Triangle, NC / Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 422 Likes (Received): 0	Isn't that part of Central Park Village that is being bulldozed mid-2007 or am I totally off? Someone please correct me if I am wrong

January 12th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#12
FLHawk Channelside Pioneer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa Posts: 603 Likes (Received): 0	Interesting article on Seaport Channelside. Too bad they're ditching much of the retail component of the project. I had no idea that Twiggs is being widened to six lanes. http://centraltampa.tbo.com/centralt...B0DVV8SWE.html Ground Broken For Channel District Apartments By JANIS D. FROELICH The Tampa Tribune Published: Jan 11, 2007 CHANNEL DISTRICT - Minutes after this week's groundbreaking ceremony for the Seaport Channelside complex, developer Michael DeMarcay was asked when construction would begin. He looked at his watch. "Ten minutes ago." That's how eager DeMarcay is to offer 422 rental units close to downtown. The first building should be completed by the end of 2007. "Look around you," DeMarcay said Monday, "it's all condominiums. So for us to build apartments is very special." Mark Huey, the city's economic development administrator, called DeMarcay "a warrior." Synergy Properties Inc. won the right to develop the former city land more than four years ago. The 7½-acre property was used for storage and transportation needs and required a cleanup by federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. "We picked the right developer," Huey said. "I don't know that the others would have stuck around so long." DeMarcay, vice president of Synergy, said the project recently dropped plans for 12,000 square feet of retail. The complex faces Twiggs Street, which will be widened to six lanes. "This takes up our retail space," DeMarcay said. He said plans now are for a small amount of neighborhood retail and professional offices. The complex will have one- to three-bedroom apartments, with rent estimated at $1,590 for a two-bedroom unit. DeMarcay said the plan is to keep rent competitive with rates on Harbour Island. Reporter Janis D. Froelich can be reached at (813) 835-2104 or jfroelich@tampatrib.com.

January 12th, 2007, 04:51 PM	#13
emoore625 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 47 Likes (Received): 0	I can't imagine these will stay rental for very long. Seeing that the housing market is cooling off a bit, why not continue to build it as rentals until the market gets hot again? It will be just like the quarter.

January 12th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#15
emoore625 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 47 Likes (Received): 0	The pink buildings are nothing. From Downtown head north on Nebraska and hang a left towards the end of the pink buildings That is a scary neighborhood.

January 12th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#16
FloridaFuture Former Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Posts: 5,234 Likes (Received): 0	It's a shame that Seaport lost the majority of its retail. I feel that takes awya from its urbaness and now, despite their being 400+ apartments they won't have their own retail. I guess at the same time that means they need to widen the road but it's still a shame and bad planning. As far as scary neighborhoods, I really can't name on that I don't feel safe in. i feel very secure almost wherever I go. I think a low-income high-rise projects could be smart but no one would want to pay for it, or be proactive enough, so I doubt one would be built.

January 14th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#19
Quegiebo SoHo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,005 Likes (Received): 2	Almost $1600.00 for a two bedroom apt. So where will the avg. working class rent in Tampa?

January 15th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#20
chadhinkle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18 Likes (Received): 0	i'd love to live there but id need a roomy. when will it finish