Resources
Looking to dive into Tampa Bay’s rich history and architecture? Review the resources here for handy tools, local programs, and inspiring stories to help you explore and protect the places that make our community unique. From grants and incentives to neighborhood spotlights and statewide resources, let us help you keeping history alive and thriving.
Hire and work with an Architect
Whether you’re building your dream home, renovating an existing space, or developing a commercial property, working with an architect is crucial for ensuring your project is both functional and beautiful. This guide walks you through the essential steps in finding and working with the right architect for your construction project, from selecting the right professional to understanding fees and scope of services. AIA Contract Documents shares more about steps and what to expect here.
ARCHITIZER ARTICLE: From Sketch to Structure, What are you really paying an architect for?
Preserve the Burg
Preserve the Burg offers resources for builders, developers and homeowners in their website Resources section.
City of Tampa
Historic Preservation Programs and Services offered by the City.
Interstate Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program application information.
City of St. Pete
St. Petersburg Preservation Incentives for Historic Properties is a comprehensive list of more than a dozen grants and other incentives for restoring historic properties
History of West Tampa
New and slick and shiny objects are attractive in their gloss, but need time to develop depth and spirit. This is true for places as well as people. Much of Florida is too newly minted to have this patina, so if we value character, we need to stop demolishing and paving over our older neighborhoods. West Tampa is one such neighborhood, rich in texture and history.
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is the statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting Florida’s extraordinary heritage and history.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
For more than 70 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save America’s historic places. A privately funded nonprofit organization, we work to save America’s historic sites; tell the full American story; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation’s future.