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We asked locals what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place to live. Here’s what they said.

Transportation and housing dominated, but other topics included the environment, social services and more.

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024June 19, 2025

Transportation and housing dominated, but other topics included the environment, social services and more.

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Tampa Bay needs multimodal transit so companies like Amazon will stop laughing at us

There are too many reasons to list.

by Dayna Lazarus March 1, 2024September 29, 2024

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Tampa Bay would be a lot cooler if it was home to something like Arkansas’ Railyard Bike Park

‘Currently the mountain bike community drives out to Alafia or Boyette.’

by CL Staff March 1, 2024April 21, 2025

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Traffic and transit among top concerns in ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

People are sick of having existential crises every time to go to work

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024April 14, 2025

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Affordability and housing dominated responses to the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

And, yes, some people want rent control.

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024April 10, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs more museums to stay open on weekend nights

Thomas Hallock chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

by Thomas Hallock March 1, 2024January 24, 2025

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‘I just find myself working all the time’: Affordability is top of mind for this St. Pete resident

Brian Schanck chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024June 30, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs to better advocate for the homeless and people struggling with drug addiction

Krystal Ralph chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024June 16, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs coordinated leadership on environmental, belonging, community, and cultural issues

Safeguarding affordability, and a Florida that isn’t under attack would be nice, too.

by Jo Ellen Schilke March 1, 2024June 11, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs more trees if it wants to be a better place in four years

‘Imagine an innovative city that creates homes and buildings designed to preserve trees.’

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024August 3, 2025

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Tampa Bay could use more ‘giveback greenery’ to become a better place in four years

Even small apartments could have herb container gardens to promote healthier eating.

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024March 3, 2024

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Tampa Bay is susceptible to climate change and needs more environmental protection

Sustainability and environmental repair are all connected.

by Ray Roa March 1, 2024June 19, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars

Nathan Hagen chimes in on what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place in four years.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024February 2, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs a unified vision built around people instead of buildings

‘Our focus should be on the quality of life of our residents and economic vitality of our region.’

by CL Staff March 1, 2024February 25, 2025

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To be a better place in four years, Tampa Bay needs more ‘third spaces’

‘Government sponsored activities to generate conversation and connection would be a great start.’

by CL Staff March 1, 2024June 25, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs to appreciate, preserve, and honor its structural history

Feedback from the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024March 17, 2025

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To be a better place in four years, Tampa Bay needs to become more bikeable

‘I just returned to Tampa and miss riding my bike everywhere.’

by CL Staff March 1, 2024October 2, 2024

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Tampa Bay needs to bring back interconnectivity between all the boroughs

Part of the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey results.

by CL Staff March 1, 2024November 14, 2024

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Tampa Bay needs limits on snowbird and tourism volume during peak seasons

‘I would propose a tourist visa program…’

by CL Staff March 1, 2024March 18, 2025

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Tampa Bay needs to redefine who our ‘best and brightest’ are

Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera chimes in on the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey.

by Luis Viera March 1, 2024May 18, 2025

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What Tampa Bay Needs survey

We asked locals what Tampa Bay needs to be a better place to live. Here’s what they said.

Tampa Bay needs multimodal transit so companies like Amazon will stop laughing at us

Tampa Bay would be a lot cooler if it was home to something like Arkansas’ Railyard Bike Park

Traffic and transit among top concerns in ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

Affordability and housing dominated responses to the ‘What Tampa Bay Needs’ survey

Tampa Bay needs more museums to stay open on weekend nights

‘I just find myself working all the time’: Affordability is top of mind for this St. Pete resident

Tampa Bay needs to better advocate for the homeless and people struggling with drug addiction

Tampa Bay needs coordinated leadership on environmental, belonging, community, and cultural issues

Tampa Bay needs more trees if it wants to be a better place in four years

Tampa Bay could use more ‘giveback greenery’ to become a better place in four years

Tampa Bay is susceptible to climate change and needs more environmental protection

Tampa Bay needs more housing for people instead for cars

Tampa Bay needs a unified vision built around people instead of buildings

To be a better place in four years, Tampa Bay needs more ‘third spaces’

Tampa Bay needs to appreciate, preserve, and honor its structural history

To be a better place in four years, Tampa Bay needs to become more bikeable

Tampa Bay needs to bring back interconnectivity between all the boroughs

Tampa Bay needs limits on snowbird and tourism volume during peak seasons

Tampa Bay needs to redefine who our ‘best and brightest’ are