Downtown Affordable Housing and Mixed-Use Development
Summary
The CRA approved a development agreement with BDP Development Partners to build 178 affordable housing units and ground-floor commercial space on agency-owned land near South MLK Jr. Avenue. This project will help address housing needs in downtown Clearwater while returning vacant parcels to the tax rolls.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project involves a property purchase price of $2,520,000 for 3.13 acres and substantial private investment to secure state tax credits and financing.
Downtown workers, low-income families looking for housing options, and local businesses seeking nearby customers.
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Community Redevelopment Agency — August 3, 2026
The CRA approved a development agreement with BDP Development Partners to build 178 affordable housing units and ground-floor commercial space on agency-owned land near South MLK Jr. Avenue. This project will help address housing needs in downtown Clearwater while returning vacant parcels to the tax rolls.
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