A retroactive look at our findings and where to go from here
Looking back on the developing climate in Tampa Bay over the last several years, many spoken to for the purposes of this blog have expressed fear and outrage as the cost of living has risen at unprecedented levels; both in Tampa Bay and in Florida as a whole. Much of the nation, by and large, has experienced a hike in… Continue reading A retroactive look at our findings and where to go from here
Rent expenses too much for many in St. Petersburg, even those with higher degrees struggling under heightened costs
In a nation as diverse as the United States, individuals from a vast variety of unique backgrounds cohabitate side by side. Different ethnic and racial groups, sexual orientations and gender minorities, and differing religious populations bring forth a vibrant multiculturalism that is so heavily prevalent in the United States, and especially so in Florida. As prices increase, as has been… Continue reading Rent expenses too much for many in St. Petersburg, even those with higher degrees struggling under heightened costs
Some Latinx families fearful as cost of living rises, making many lower income families worried about their financial future
For many individuals nationwide that find themselves born in to circumstances of less privilege, claiming a piece of the pie in modern America is exponentially more difficult for them than for groups which experience more privilege. Those born in to families that lack financial means are often systematically left behind in a game that largely takes capital to build one’s… Continue reading Some Latinx families fearful as cost of living rises, making many lower income families worried about their financial future
Sober nightlife and music industries struggle under heightened overhead costs, forcing businesses to close or move locations
St. Petersburg has become host to a thriving artistic culture akin to similar cities in other regions of the nation. Kenwood has been continuously ranked as one of the most desirable art districts nationwide, and the local music scene in St Petersburg as a whole is a thriving and vibrant ecosystem. This ecosystem has opened up the city to a… Continue reading Sober nightlife and music industries struggle under heightened overhead costs, forcing businesses to close or move locations
Financial issues plague many small businesses, causing concerns as economic climate in St. Petersburg worsens
As per the ethos of America as a cultural unit, pursuing financial accomplishment through the mechanism of owning one’s own business is integral to the American dream. For many, the woes associated with working in an underling position do not resonate with themselves or their life path, and thus many look for alternative paths towards making one’s name known. The… Continue reading Financial issues plague many small businesses, causing concerns as economic climate in St. Petersburg worsens
Gentrification and financial inequality causes stress for many St. Petersburg families
South St. Pete, long a hotbed of financially impoverished households, has been experiencing extensive growing pains under the significant waves of recent gentrification. Many within this predominantly minority-centric neighborhood embody a fundamental aspect of the urban Florida landscape: financial inequality with an air of systemic oppression, and a high degree of pressure from wealthier demographics to cede control over to… Continue reading Gentrification and financial inequality causes stress for many St. Petersburg families
St. Petersburg development projects fuel economic expansion, causing financial difficulties for locals and small businesses
Over the span of the last two decades, St. Petersburg, and Tampa Bay as a whole, has been continually redeveloped and morphed in to the bustling cityscape seen today. Many neighborhoods that were previously less developed have been revitalized, making way for housing projects, new business openings, and a large degree of economic growth for the city at large. Neighborhoods… Continue reading St. Petersburg development projects fuel economic expansion, causing financial difficulties for locals and small businesses
Uncertain financial future stokes fears of homelessness in many St. Petersburg locals
Across the gridded streets that many call home, St. Petersburg has been experiencing a monumental transformation in the realm of financial tensions. Issues with affordability have been present across much of the United States since the inception of its colonial past, but a serious escalation in recent years has sparked concerns in many who could be considered economically vulnerable. With… Continue reading Uncertain financial future stokes fears of homelessness in many St. Petersburg locals
Economic inequality stirs crisis in Seattle, with possible similarities to St. Petersburg concerning many
When dissecting the cultural make up of a city, one often compares the nature of one metropolitan region to that of another. Economic status, artistic expression, political ideology, and progressive/conservative mentalities are often unique to a certain urban area, while very often expressing itself in a much similar way to a kindred city. St. Petersburg, Florida is known for its… Continue reading Economic inequality stirs crisis in Seattle, with possible similarities to St. Petersburg concerning many
Florida’s housing affordability lessens, causing concerns with St. Petersburg locals
Issues involving affordable living standards are nothing new. Prices of housing, groceries, college tuition, and more have risen steadily as society has progressed forwards in to the modern era. Increasing annual expenditures of the average American have been in flux the entire time that the statistical systems that monitor them have been in place. In the last several years, a… Continue reading Florida’s housing affordability lessens, causing concerns with St. Petersburg locals
What to know about the blog
As has been seen by many in the local Tampa Bay region, the affordability of rent for businesses and citizens alike has steeply risen in recent years. This trend has been accelerating rapidly, and has made many locals wary of possible future developments. Similar scenarios have played out in comparable cities like Portland and Seattle, and with a similar social… Continue reading What to know about the blog
Saint Petersburg Forum For Rent Affordability 