U.S. 19 in Clearwater is the Next Great Place for Office Development

Published on February 06, 2023

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The city of Clearwater’s Economic Development and Housing Department has released a video showcasing the development potential of the U.S. 19 corridor, positioning the north-south thoroughfare as a destination for employment, growth and investment.

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“It is well known the city has a bold vision and has invested in our Downtown waterfront with Imagine Clearwater, and equally as important is our commitment to the development and employment growth of the US 19 corridor,” said Mayor Frank Hibbard. “We are implementing creative strategies to illustrate its potential and believe once our vision resonates with the development and investment community, there will be catalytic change along this corridor.” 

In 2017, the city of Clearwater rezoned approximately 4,000 parcels along the nearly seven-mile stretch of U.S. 19 that runs through the city. The eastern portion of State Road 60/Gulf-to-Bay Blvd was also included in the rezoning. The U.S. 19 zoning district and its associated development standards provide for increased densities that, over time, will establish a more urban form of development.

The city commissioned the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to create renderings and produce the video that showcases several concepts along the corridor. While the images do not represent any planned or proposed project, the video portrays what can occur by right in the corridor in order to create a destination to live, work, shop and dine.

Funding for this project was supported in part by Duke Energy’s Economic Development Grant. The Duke Energy Economic Development Grant program makes strategic investments to build powerful communities that attract business investment and jobs, where residents and businesses thrive, and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all.

To learn more about development opportunities along the US 19 Corridor visit MyClearwater.com/US19, contact Phil Kirkpatrick, Business Recruitment & Property Development, at (727) 444-7166 or email Philip.Kirkpatrick@MyClearwater.com.