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Welcome to LARGO TODAY, News from the City Manager. You can find a copy of this edition and previous eNews at Largo.com/LargoToday. Stay up-to-date on the superior services the City of Largo offers to our residents, businesses, and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
-Henry Schubert, City Manager
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO - APRIL 21, 2023 |
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- Fri, Apr 21, 6pm | Largo Live! | Northwest Park
- Sat, Apr 22 | National Take Back Day | Largo Police Department
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Fri, Apr 28, 6pm | Last Live! | Datsko Park
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Sat, Apr 29, 11am | Largo Playcon | Highland Recreation
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Tues, May 2, 6pm | City Commission Meeting | How to Participate
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Sat & Sun, May 6 & 7, 10am | Train Rides | Largo Central Park
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Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years old. The good news is that it can be prevented by following some very important safety tips. Watch this video and visit Largo.com/SwimSafety to learn more.
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WHITNEY ROAD TRAFFIC NOTICE |
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On Monday, April 24 beginning at 9am, Whitney Road will encounter traffic delays due to roadway construction. Traffic will be under flag control operations in both directions between Whitney Drive and 62nd Street N. Drivers are asked to proceed with caution and seek alternative routes to avoid traffic delays. The construction is expected to conclude on Monday, April 24. For questions, please contact Largo Engineering at 727-587-6713 Ext. 441. |
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LARGO PLAYCON IS AROUND THE CORNER |
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Get ready for the 4th annual Playcon on Sat, Apr 29 from 11am-5pm at Highland Recreation Complex. This family-friendly event is for fans of all ages who appreciate gaming and comics. Featured will be vendors selling toys and collectibles, artwork, apparel, comic books, games, and more. There will also be gaming competitions, free play, costume contests, cosplay guests, and a chance to meet local comic book artists.
Event wristbands can be purchased at Highland Recreation and online at PlayLargo.com/Playcon. Wristbands are $7 in advance and $10 the day of for ages 12 and up. Ages 11 and under are free.
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Highland Recreation Complex will be closed on Saturday, April 29, for the event. All Saturday programs and classes are canceled. The facility will reopen for regular hours on Sunday, April 30. |
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SOUTHWEST RECREATION UPDATES |
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SOUTHWEST BLOCK PARTY RECAP
The Southwest Block Party on Friday, April 14, was a success, with many visitors from our neighboring community in attendance. Non-residents were offered memberships at the resident price during the event. Nearly 50 new members joined, and facility tours were given throughout the evening. Surveys were completed with those at the event, to support ideas for future programming. The Bus Stop Band played at the event and had many dancing. A special thank you to the team members from Communications & Engagement, Police, Human Resources and Recreation, Parks & Arts that contributed to the planning and implementation of event.
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PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND RENOVATION
The preschoolers from the Southwest Recreation Complex had the opportunity to see their playground get renovated. They watched as new playground equipment was installed, including adding a new playhouse, slide, and Astro Turf. Once the playground renovation passed the licensing inspection, much fun was had playing and enjoying the new equipment.
This playground is open exclusively to our young learners at Southwest Preschool. Be sure to enjoy the public playground at Southwest near the athletic fields.
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"MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING" CODE UPDATE PROJECT |
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Community Development is undertaking a significant overhaul of the Largo Comprehensive Development Code over the next 12-18 months to modernize its codes related to housing as we plan for current and future resident needs. Going forward, this initiative will be called "Housing for All -Expanding Largo's Housing Options." The project will include a housing needs analysis for projections over the next 10 years, evaluation of City codes as well as model codes from other jurisdictions, recommendations for code changes that can enable different types/scales of housing to serve different housing needs, and graphic depictions on model sites to explain the proposed changes visually.
The housing needs analysis is underway. Activities in May will include an initial site visit and city tour with Community Development Department team members and Partners for Economic Solutions, the consulting firm for this project, and three focus group sessions. The focus sessions include an inter-agency group to understand better the countywide and regional framework and innovative approaches being used in neighboring jurisdictions, a technical group of city staff members who navigate the current codes regularly to help identify major barriers and opportunities for improvement they come across, and a developer/financing focus group to get perspective from the housing development community on some of the barriers to building/preserving affordable housing as well as financing/market acceptance levels for different types of housing.
The next phase will involve a larger community input process expected to start toward the end of June. More information will be coming out on those activities soon.
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HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION |
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Construction of Horizon West Bay which will include Largo City Hall is underway. As of April 19, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:
- Sitework
- Underground Utilities
- Concrete Elevator Shafts
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Parking Garage Precast Concrete Beams and Panels
Road closures for the duration of the project include:
- 4th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 5th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 1st Avenue NW, between 4th Street to 5th Street
Largo’s new mixed-use complex, Horizon West Bay, sets a vision to attract new restaurants, cafes, and retailers to Downtown Largo. The facility will be located on the northern 400 block of West Bay Drive in Downtown. View more information and ways to stay informed on the latest updates at HorizonWestBay.com. Get the most up-to-date information on projects happening Downtown by signing up for the Downtown enewsletter. |
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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