Housing for All
PROJECT UPDATE AND COMMUNITY INPUT
Status Update: The Draft Housing for All Recommendations Report was presented in a work session with the City's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Planning Board, Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Development Advisory Board in January 2024. The Report was also presented to the City Commission at its January 2024 Work Session. The next step is drafting codes. This is expected to take several months. Once public meetings are scheduled for adoption of code amendments, those dates will be posted on this site.
The Draft Housing for All Recommendations Report is now available. Comments and/or questions on the report can be emailed to: [email protected]. The next step will be to start drafting and reviewing code amendments, which is expected to take the next several months. Future public hearing dates for the proposed code amendments will be added to this site once they are scheduled.
Thank you to all of the community members have participated in the community forums and/or survey. If you missed the July 24th Community Forum, the video is on the left below. If you missed the October 25th Community Forum, the video from the forum is on the right below. The October 25th forum shared some of the main ideas coming out of the Housing for All initiative. We encourage you to watch the video and take this SHORT SURVEY to give feedback on the 4 main ideas from the workshop. The prior visual preference survey results are available for review under the Documents button at the top of this page.
COMMUNITY FORUMS - Watch video of presentations below.
HOUSING FOR ALL is a new initiative for the City of Largo that will explore opportunities to encourage and realize a wide variety of housing types throughout the City. With rising costs, now is a critical time to set city policies and standards to ensure the housing supply meets the needs of various households and supports a high quality of life for our community. This project advances Largo’s Strategic Plan to build a community of safe & healthy neighborhoods.
It includes:
- A housing needs analysis with projections over the next 10 years
- Evaluation of City codes as well as model codes from other jurisdictions
- Recommended code changes that allow different types/scale of housing to serve various housing needs
- Graphic depictions on model sites in Largo to visually explain the potential changes
- The City of Largo
- Partners for Economic Solutions - Consultant Team Lead/Housing Analysis & Policy
- Dover, Kohl & Partners - Engagement/Urban Design and Town Planning
- Spikowski Planning Associates - Zoning Code Analysis
- Applied Sciences - Stormwater Code Analysis
- Muro Management - Mobile Home Transition Process
Reach out to [email protected] or 727-587-6740 Ext. 7630 for any support needed to access the project materials.
April 24, 2024
Dust off your swimsuits and sunscreen - the Highland Family Aquatic Center is opening on May 4 for the summer! Read on for full details.
April 19, 2024
The City of Largo is excited to announce Largo Civic Access Portal (LCAP), a new permitting and licensing software platform set to launch this summer. LCAP is designed with homeowners, businesses, and the development community in mind, offering all applicants a seamless and user-friendly experience.
April 19, 2024
In recognition of the invaluable contributions of nurses to our community's health and well-being, City of Largo team members will present a proclamation at the Tuesday, May 7, Largo City Commission Meeting in honor of Nurses Week in the City of Largo.
April 15, 2024
FloridaCommerce announced more than $910 million in funding is available through four Rebuild Florida programs. Rebuild Florida programs connect eligible Floridians with disaster recovery funding and prioritize the most impacted communities and the most vulnerable low-income individuals.
April 08, 2024
The City of Largo announces its search for an experienced and dedicated Human Resources Director. This pivotal role aims to lead the HR team in aligning with the city's mission and goals while solidifying its vision to be the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
April 05, 2024
Help shape the future of Pinellas County’s arts and culture through the cultural plan because YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
April 02, 2024
Mayor Woody Brown invites beginner and skilled golfers to join forces for a day of fun and fundraising at the 25th Annual Mayor's Golf Tournament on Sat, May 4, at the Largo Golf Course.
March 18, 2024
The City of Largo launched two city-wide surveys to gain insight on community livability and experiences with city services from Largo residents and business owners/managers.
March 15, 2024
City of Largo has partnered with Forward Pinellas and Fehr & Peers to develop transportation safety recommendations for a segment of Seminole Boulevard. The project limits included are between Ulmerton Road (SR-688) to 8th Avenue SE.
March 13, 2024
Great news Largo! Keeping up with holiday collection schedules, service disruptions, and other important reminders just got easier.
March 08, 2024
The City of Largo announces job openings at Highland and Southwest Recreation Centers for individuals aged 15 and up. Positions run from mid-May to early August, with most positions starting at $15 per hour. Apply at Largo.com/Jobs.
March 06, 2024
The City of Largo is planning updates to the open green space at the corner of 8th Ave NW and 4th St NW. The project team is interested in hearing what changes local community members would like to see in the open green space.
February 09, 2024
The Largo Police Department (LPD) is proud to announce the launch of the Safe Place Initiative, a program that provides a haven for victims of all hate crimes and harassment.
January 30, 2024
Artist and owner of the Vitale Bros., Johnny Vitale, joined City of Largo Team Members and architects, ASD Sky, for an exclusive tour of our Horizon West Bay project on Friday, Jan 26.
January 24, 2024
Starting February 5, Pinellas County Public Works will temporarily close 8th Avenue SW, from Taylor Lake Park to Pinecrest Drive, for approximately 3-6 months. This closure is necessary for vital storm drainage improvements. The detour route for traffic will be West Bay Drive between 20th St NW and Clearwater-Largo Road.
January 02, 2024
The City of Largo hosted a select group of community members and local business leaders to shape the creative direction of the forthcoming murals for Horizon West Bay.
August 21, 2023
Central Park Performing Arts Center Announces 2023-24 Season! The Central Park Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its new season of performances, featuring a diverse lineup that will offer an exciting array of performances, including theatre, dance, the Children's Educational Series, family entertainment, jazz, classical, pop, rock music, and comedy.
May 17, 2023
Our family-friendly Children's and Family performances are the perfect way to introduce your young ones to the magic of live theatre.
November 04, 2022
Largo City Commission, City Leadership, and the Horizon Project Team joined the project architect, ASD│SKY and Biltmore Construction in Downtown Largo for an official groundbreaking ceremony of Horizon West Bay in Fall 2022. Mayor Woody Brown and City Manager Henry Schubert welcomed guests and talked about Horizon as a true investment in a Downtown vision.