Honor the Past The Historic Gas Plant District
- Young BD Group
- 24 minutes ago
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We at Young BD Group are proud to be on the Blake/ Related team!
Honor the Past The Historic Gas Plant District holds deep meaning for St. Petersburg. It has long served as a source of energy for the city, both physically and symbolically. At its most fundamental level, the gas plant transformed raw fuel into power, yet the district also bears the lasting impacts of past redevelopment that displaced a once thriving community. We approach this history with humility and responsibility, recognizing that honoring the past requires more than acknowledgment; it requires intentional action. Our plan embeds history directly into the district through the preservation of the original gas tank footprint within Samuel Davis Park, references to historic places and stories woven throughout Legacy Link, and the design of cultural amenities that reflect and elevate the district’s legacy. This work is grounded in extensive site research, including the continued cataloging of oral histories as the project evolves. Our research and historical findings are woven throughout the development and form a foundation for the district’s future. Gas Plant residents and descendants will be an integral part of our iterative process.