The 2026 State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum was a tremendous success! We brought together over 300 leaders, partners, and stakeholders to explore Downtown in Action: Growth, Impact & Investments and what it will take to shape Tampa’s next chapter. The energy, insights, and collaboration shared throughout the event truly highlighted the momentum driving Downtown forward.
Be sure to check out the 2025 Development & Investment Report here: https://qrco.de/bgh2nz
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to this year’s sponsors for making the event possible:
Welcome Gift Sponsor: Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Platinum Sponsors: Pendry Residences | Tampa, Tampa Steel Erecting Company
Coffee & Snack Break Sponsor: Tampa Housing Authority
Networking Sponsor: University of South Florida Office of University Community Partnerships
Gold Sponsors: Kimley-Horn, Tampa Electric, Tampa General Hospital, Port Tampa Bay
Silver Sponsors: Beck, Suncoast Credit Union, Straz Center, University of Tampa
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an impactful event!
Join the Tampa Downtown Partnership for our Neighborhood Intelligence Workshops happening March 31–April 16 across all seven Downtown neighborhoods. These collaborative sessions are a unique opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet fellow community members, and share your voice as a resident or worker. Your feedback and ideas will help shape the programs, priorities, and projects that guide our work in the year ahead—building a stronger, more connected Tampa’s Downtown for everyone.
– March 31st from 5-7pm in West Riverfront at Oxford Exchange
– April 6th from 5-7pm in River Arts District at AER Tampa
– April 7th from 5-7pm in Channel District at Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
– April 8th from 5-7pm in Central Park at Tampa’s Black History Museum
– April 10th from 5-7pm in Tampa Heights at The Rialto Theater
– April 14th from 5-7pm in Water Street at Embarc Collective
– April 16th from 12-2pm in Downtown Core at One Tampa City Center
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Join us on April 1 for the final community conversation on Large-Format Digital Signage in Tampa’s Downtown before a city council workshop on April 7.
This public input meeting will outline the suggested design guidelines, policies and incorporation of art and placemaking. It is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas. Your feedback will help guide how digital signage fits into Tampa’s evolving urban landscape.
Placemaking Specialist / Assistant Manager
The Placemaking Specialist / Assistant Manager is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for supporting the delivery of Downtown Tampa’s placemaking and experience initiatives. This position helps bring programs to life — from recurring activations and neighborhood events to installations and seasonal programming.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 | LEARN MORE
Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Placemaking Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants up to $30,000 available to the seven neighborhoods of Tampa’s Downtown. These grants are intended to fund community-driven projects that are free and accessible to all residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood, driving long-term impact. Number of grants awarded will be based on submissions and those requested funds. The program’s primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the community and create a strong sense of belonging and engagement through collaborative placemaking initiatives.
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The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $7,500 non-matching and above $7,500 matching.
MARCH
March 31 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (West Riverfront) | Oxford Exchange
APRIL
April 1 >> Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta | Lykes Gaslight Square Park
April 1 >> Large-Format Digital Signage Public Input Meeting | Barrymore Hotel
April 2 >> Rock the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
April 6 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (River Arts) | AER Tampa
April 7 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Channel District) | Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
April 8 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Central Park) | Tampa’s Black History Museum
April 9 >> Downtown’s Backyard Market | Poe Plaza
April 10 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Tampa Heights) | Rialto Theater
April 10-12 >> Gasparilla Music Festival | Meridian Fields
April 11 >> Walk For Wishes Tampa | Water Works Tampa
April 11 >> Walking Tour: Downtown Tampa | Lykes Gaslight Square Park
April 11 >> Young Directors’ Film Festival | Tampa Museum of Art
April 14 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Water Street) | Embarc Collective
April 16 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Downtown Core) | One Tampa City Center
April 17 >> Great Port Clean-up (community volunteer opportunity)
WEEKLY EVENTS
– Sundays at 6pm >> Yoga in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
– Mondays at 6pm >> HIIT in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
– Tuesdays at 6pm >> Zumba in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
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PARTNERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP EVENTS
– April 17 >> Great Port Clean-up (community volunteer opportunity)
– April 29 >> Member Mixer | Top Shelf Sports Lounge
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