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新澳门六合彩内幕信息is at one of the most exciting times in its history, having been invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and recognized as one of America鈥檚 leading research universities. USF鈥檚 rise aligns perfectly with the Tampa Bay area鈥檚 success in the development of several vibrant new multi-use destinations around the region.
 
We think 新澳门六合彩内幕信息has a similar opportunity to help reimagine its Tampa campus and the entire university area. One of the central elements of this opportunity is the initiative to redevelop the former 新澳门六合彩内幕信息golf course property on Fletcher Ave. 

新澳门六合彩内幕信息has been proactively engaging with the community. The feedback we鈥檝e received is very valuable and is helping to inform our plans. Below are some common questions that have come out of these sessions along with our responses.


Why is 新澳门六合彩内幕信息repurposing the site of its former golf course, The Claw?

For many years there have been conversations about how to better activate the university area and this is a unique opportunity and moment in time to help transform a major part of Tampa鈥檚 landscape.  
 
The vision is to transform the 138-acre property in a way that aligns with USF鈥檚 mission and best serves our students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and the surrounding communities by providing new housing, dining, retail, academic and research space, conference areas, recreational and open spaces, and other amenities. 新澳门六合彩内幕信息envisions a pedestrian-friendly and exceptionally accessible plan that enhances the surrounding community. 

The initiative is limited in scope to the former golf course parcel located north of Fletcher Avenue at North 46th Street. The 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Forest Preserve is not included. USF鈥檚 vision aligns with the City of Tampa鈥檚 growth management plans which encourage density and development in the North Tampa and University area to enhance the area and contribute to sustainable urban growth.

Why is it important to explore this opportunity now?

新澳门六合彩内幕信息is at one of the most exciting times in its history, having been invited in 2023 to join the Association of American Universities, a group of the leading 71 research universities in the U.S. and Canada. Reaching this milestone benefits the Tampa Bay region in many ways as it will propel 新澳门六合彩内幕信息to attracting even more world-class talent and driving even greater economic development. At the same time as USF鈥檚 rise, Tampa Bay has emerged as a more prominent national destination that has resulted in population growth, businesses expanding or relocating to the area, and new developments such as Water Street. This is a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine the future of the university area.

What is the timeline?

This is a rigorous process that started with a public Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for potential Master Developers. The ITN process is structured in two stages. Stage I, now complete, was an exploratory stage focused on soliciting supplier bids from potential master developers regarding their qualifications and experience. This enabled 新澳门六合彩内幕信息to identify potential master developers that are capable of delivering a project, but does not commit 新澳门六合彩内幕信息to moving forward. Responses to Stage 1 of the ITN were due on July 24, 2024. The ITN is available .
 
Based on USF's review of Stage I supplier bids, selected suppliers were invited to participate in the second stage. Stage II of the process involves submission of detailed development bids by selected suppliers. Stage II of the ITN will be posted in October 2024.

What will happen to the nearby 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Forest Preserve?

The 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Forest Preserve is NOT a part of this redevelopment process. The development site is located adjacent to the 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Forest Preserve and the university is committed to maintaining the preserve in its current form. Environmental experts from 新澳门六合彩内幕信息are part of the development planning team and will be participating in the process every step of the way. Additionally, recommendations from the 2022 Forest Preserve Task Force are incorporated into the plan.

Will there be a buffer between the development and Forest Preserve?

Any development will provide a buffer between the preserve to ensure that it is not negatively impacted. 

How will the site鈥檚 cultural history be handled?

As indicated in the ITN, the project must respect the cultural history and context of the area, fostering appreciation for the area鈥檚 heritage alongside its ecological assets. An archeological study of the site was conducted and the resulting archeology report found that development of the site would have no effect on any historic properties eligible or potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

How is this project related to the construction of USF鈥檚 new on-campus stadium?

The stadium project is not directly related to this development. However, it is our intention to ensure that the development, the stadium, and other on-campus and off-campus developments are complementary and harmonize with each other and the community surroundings. 

What process are you using to engage the public and other stakeholders?

新澳门六合彩内幕信息has extensively engaged with interested parties both internal and external to the university. 新澳门六合彩内幕信息is committed to collaboration and communication with the surrounding community and understands the importance of ensuring that the initiative aligns with community interests.  

Leading up to Stage I of the ITN, 新澳门六合彩内幕信息held dozens of internal and external listening sessions that included hundreds of participants. A communitywide Town Hall was convened in late April open to the public to share information and hear feedback.  

Engagement with community members, neighborhood groups and other stakeholders will continue throughout the process.

How can interested parties provide input to the process? 

Public meetings, which include public comment sessions, will be held throughout this process. There will continue to be public engagement opportunities as the process moves forward. 

How does this impact the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf teams at USF?

The public golf course had not served as the official home of the 新澳门六合彩内幕信息men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf teams for many years, nor was it used as their primary location for full course practice or competitions. After closing the course for public play in September 2023, 新澳门六合彩内幕信息continues to use a portion of the northwest section of the site as a training complex for the teams, including three full-play golf holes, a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping green. There is also a facility that houses locker rooms, offices for coaches, and study spaces.
 
It is USF鈥檚 vision to maintain this golf team training complex although it may be reconstituted in some fashion in the years ahead. In the ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) process, developers are encouraged to maintain the training complex, but are invited to propose reconstituting or reimagining any part or all of the training complex as part of future development, including potentially relocating and funding replacement facilities.

新澳门六合彩内幕信息Athletics will continue to be engaged in the process as we seek to continue meeting the needs of our men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf teams.

Will the golf course or driving range reopen to the public?

No. Neither the golf course nor the driving range will reopen to the public.

How will green space be included as part of future plans?

Maintaining some green space is a priority with this initiative as we seek to maximize use of the natural environment and connect it to USF鈥檚 current green spine and pedestrian and fitness trails. We expect green space, recreation areas and walkways to be incorporated in the project. Greenways and recreation areas will serve as gathering spots for USF students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public. 

Will individuals be able to walk between any new development and the current 新澳门六合彩内幕信息campus facilities located south of Fletcher Avenue?

Enhancing campus connectivity is a fundamental objective of the project, requiring the creation of pedestrian-friendly access. The vision is to create a walkable district that is less dependent on cars. This pedestrian-oriented approach aims to mitigate traffic, which will reduce noise and air pollution. Additionally, the project will strengthen the connection between the campus greenways and the broader university landscape, creating a cohesive campus that is connected to the natural environment. Strengthening connectivity throughout the surrounding community will further enhance engagement and foster a sense of unity between the campus and the neighboring areas.

How will traffic flow and parking be addressed with new development on the property?

Like all new developments across the City of Tampa, any development on the site must be supported by an appropriate amount of designated parking. However, proposals are strongly encouraged to focus on optimizing pedestrian-friendly options that are less dependent on cars and considering how to incorporate and tie into existing local and university transit systems. With any project, 新澳门六合彩内幕信息will create a plan for mitigating transportation impacts.

How will small and diverse suppliers be provided opportunities?

新澳门六合彩内幕信息strongly encourages the lawful use of Certified Business Enterprise鈥檚 (CBE) including minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses as part of the project.  The selected master developer will be contractually required to implement a plan to use the services or commodities of CBE鈥檚 in carrying out its obligations including establishing a CBE utilization goal for the project.

Where can I find more information?

The ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) is available . 新澳门六合彩内幕信息will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.