City Hall sale and mixed-use development
Summary
The 345-unit, seven-story mixed-use project at the old city hall site got final approval, along with the Urban Core land-use change and density bonus. Council members traded concerns about the jammed 15th Street/6th Avenue corner, parking, and losing shade trees to palms.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer is investing roughly $18 million in an on-site parking garage alone.
Downtown revitalization advocates, future residents, and businesses banking on more foot traffic downtown.
Drivers already frustrated by the 15th Street West/6th Avenue intersection, and neighbors wary of losing tree canopy.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - May 27, 2026
The 345-unit, seven-story mixed-use project at the old city hall site got final approval, along with the Urban Core land-use change and density bonus. Council members traded concerns about the jammed 15th Street/6th Avenue corner, parking, and losing shade trees to palms.
City Council Meeting - May 13, 2026
The proposed 345-unit downtown mixed-use project sits in the Coastal High Hazard Area and evacuation Zone A. Council members flagged eastbound Manatee Avenue congestion, evacuation capacity, tree canopy, and a seawall repair funding contingency before the final vote on May 27.
Bradenton set to consider $14.1 million City Hall sale, major mixed-use development - Bradenton Herald
Bradenton set to consider $14.1 million City Hall sale, major mixed-use development Bradenton Herald
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