St. Petersburg has a strong sense of place and its diverse and lively neighborhoods give the city its historic identity and manageable scale. St. Petersburg’s goal of a seamless city, in which every neighborhood is desirable and stable, is being realized through a variety of city programs and initiatives.
There are four historic residential neighborhoods and the downtown historic district with nearly 8,000 historic homes and buildings within them. To protect its historic resources and to encourage renovation in these areas, the city has adopted a historical preservation ordinance that offers incentives for owners of historic homes to improve these properties while observing historic building styles and sensibilities. The result is that entire neighborhoods are being restored and revitalized, as an increasing number of young families are moving back into these once forgotten areas.
Family-oriented, affordable and vibrant residential neighborhoods are located near to activity centers making it easy to walk, ride a bike or take mass transit to employment, businesses and recreational activities. And St. Petersburg’s Neighborhood Transportation Plans actively promote safety by reducing traffic and speeds on residential streets throughout the city. |