Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Largo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development
Florida Building Code ninth edition adoption
The city must adopt the 2026 (ninth edition) Florida Building Code, effective statewide December 31, 2026, to keep Largo building to the most current safety and resilience standards.
2026 Affordable Housing incentive strategies
The city's housing committee recommends making ADUs cheaper to build by trimming utility impact fees and making second trash service optional, repealing the one-sidewalk allowance for affordable housing, and finding new ways to support senior housing. These choices shape how and where affordable housing gets built in Largo.
201 Highland Avenue Redevelopment
The city's old City Hall and police headquarters site is one step closer to becoming a mixed-use development. Gotham's plan — 367 apartments including 147 affordable, a public park on the pond, and $5.5 million for the land — beat out Stanbury's smaller, cheaper proposal. Commissioners want less density and senior-dedicated affordable units before any deal is signed.
Medical Office for Pediatric Autism Therapy (Success on the Spectrum)
A new outpatient ABA therapy center for children with autism will open in the ICOT Center office park, adding a healthcare resource for Largo and Clearwater families near the growing county administration campus.