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The Ybor City Development Corporation has partnered with the Hillsborough County Planning Commission to update the Ybor City Vision Plans from 2005 and 2010. Ybor Vision 2020 will result in a five-year action plan focused on market analysis, urban planning, transportation, and infrastructure. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), a professional design, planning, and engineering firm located in downtown Tampa, was selected to lead the process. A public workshop was conducted May 15 and approximately 100 individuals participated. The community planning project will be completed by the end of September 2019. For more information, visit YborVision2020.com.

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Ybor City Vision Plan 2020 Community Workshop

Creative Corner: Spring Photo Contest ... 2Tour with Community Planners ................ 2Shared Scooter Program ............................. 37th Avenue Archway Lights ........................ 3Upcoming Events .......................................... 3New YES Team ............................................... 3YCDC Open Board Positions....................... 3 Business/Community Incentives .............. 3 Farewell to Councilmember Joe Citro ...... 4YCDC Meeting Calendar .............................. 4

Producer Kristian Krempel and “Blair Witch Project” writer and director Dan Myrick have joined forces to convert a 17,000 square-foot warehouse in Ybor City into a production studio and sound-

stage. The studio founders want to make Ybor City a more collaborative place not only for filmmakers, but also for artists and musicians as well. The filmmakers also have two projects in the making – a web series slated to begin filming in early fall and later a feature length film. In addition, Ybor’s Cuban Club will host the iHorror.com Film Festival this October, which has previously been an online-only event.

New Film Studio Sets Up in Ybor City

Photo by Paul Guzzo

Summer 2019

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Twenty-five local high school students participated in the Future Leaders in Planning program organized by The Planning Commission. After a streetcar ride from downtown, the students met YCDC Ambassador Wallace Reyes and Brenda Thrower, YCDC Staff Member, to tour several historic sights in the district, including the Ybor City State Museum’s staged casita (pictured) on 9th Avenue.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 2019 YCDC Spring Photography Contest. In total, 193 photos were submitted! The contest focused on five different themes ranging from Events, Transportation, Interior Spaces (both Commercial/Retail and Residential), Abstract and Conceptual. All photo contest photographs are now available for viewing on the YCDC Facebook page.

Future Planners Tour

Creative Corner

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Business and Resident IncentivesDo you own a business or are interested in moving to or opening a second business location in Ybor City’s National Historic Landmark District CRA 1 or CRA 2? Please review the available grants and incentives below that aid in new development, redevelopment and restoration.

Community Amenity Reimbursement Grant Program

Community Infrastructure Needs Grant Program

The Façade Improvement Grant Program

Historic Preservation GrantTo view the applications/CRA 1 and CRA 2 boundaries visit yborcityonline.com.

UpcomingEvents • Sun, Swimsuits & Suds Pub

Crawl, Various Ybor Locations – July 20 & Aug. 17, 1-6 p.m. Ybor.org

• Fourth Friday Tampa, Downtown & Ybor Venues – July 26, 5-10 p.m. Fourthfridaytpa.com

• NoleFest 2019 Block Party, Italian Club and Various Venues – Aug. 10, 2:30 p.m. Tampanoles.com/block-party

• 2019 USF Bulls Block Party, Italian Club and Various Venues – Aug. 17, 1:30-9 p.m. Usfalumni.org/bbp2019

• Ybor City Chamber of Commerce Gala – Sept. 21, 2019 ybor.org

Archway LightsThe suspended decorative lighted archways above 7th Avenue have become iconic elements of the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District. Originally installed for the 1990 Centennial Celebration, they were never removed due to their charm and popularity. Today, the archways remain a distinct feature that impresses the thousands of annual visitors coming to experience the rich history, culture, and lifestyle of a lively walkable historic district. The poles and illuminated decorative arches will be replaced through a partnership with TECO in 2020.

YCDC Board Positions Open For ApplicationThe Nominating Committee of YCDC is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. Seats available are within the categories of At-large, Entertainment/Events, Professional Office, Property Owner and Retail/Arts. Directors should live, work, or own property in the redevelopment area and/or have significant interests within Ybor City’s Community Redevelopment Areas. Nominees must submit a CRA Community Advisory Committee Questionnaire and the Sunshine Law and Ethics Code Acknowledgement Form at yborcityonline.com/ycdc-app.

The YCDC Board serves as the official Community Advisory Committee to the City of Tampa and the Community Redevelopment Agency on issues and policies affecting Ybor City. Completed forms must be received no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, July 29. Please contact YCDC Manager Courtney Orr at (813) 274-7937, for more information.

Introducing The New YES Team

Scott Law, with Law and Law Holdings, took over the YES Team operations in May. The new clean team has distinct orange uniforms and works daily to keep the district litter free and inviting for visitors, businesses and residents.

Shared Electric Scooter Pilot ProgramThe City of Tampa has engaged four of the nation’s largest motorized scooter vendors to support a year-long pilot program. The motorized scooters will allow patrons to quickly and easily go short distances and help commuters access public transit stops more conveniently. These scooters were implemented to help reduce traffic levels and improve downtown mobility.

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A Division of the City of Tampa - Department of Economic and Urban Development Bob McDonaugh, Administrator of Economic Opportunity

YCDC Staff: Courtney Orr, Manager • Brenda Thrower • Corine Linebrink

Mayor Jane CastorCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA) BoardJoe Citro – District 1, Chairman Orlando Gudes – District 5John Dingfelder – District 3, Vice-chairman Guido Maniscalco – District 6Charlie Miranda – District 2, At-large Luis Viera – District 7Bill Carlson – District 4

Meeting Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: Second Thursday of the month.

YCDC Board of DirectorsGrant Mehlich........................... Chairman – Professional OfficeGene Siudut .............................. Vice-chairman – At-largeLiz Welch .................................... Treasurer – At-largeChris Wojtowicz ....................... Secretary – Historic Ybor City Neighborhood Civic

Assoc.Steve Rosenstock .................... At-largeCathy Bartolotti ....................... Ybor City RoundtableChip Williams ............................ BarJose Cayon ................................. East Ybor Historic Neighborhood Civic Assoc.Michelle Cardamone .............. Hotel, Bed & BreakfastShari Middleton ....................... Finance and BankingRey Bulnes ................................. Ybor City Chamber of CommerceMichael Murphy ....................... Ybor Merchants AssociationJeremy Kloter ............................ Multi-family ResidentialCasey Gonzmart Jr. ................. RestaurantJohn Thompson ....................... Barrio Latino CommissionStephen Barbas ....................... Ybor City Museum SocietyCiro Dominguez ....................... Hillsborough County Sheriff’s OfficeRoberto Torres ......................... RetailGinger Clark .............................. Hillsborough Community CollegeRich Simmons .......................... At-largeJoe Capitano, Sr. ...................... Emeritus MemberFran Costantino ....................... Emeritus Member

Meeting Location: YCDC Office, 2015 E. 7th Avenue, Ybor CityTime: 4:00 p.m.Date: Fourth Tuesday of the month except December.

The following meetings will be held at the YCDC office at 2015 E. 7th Ave. unless otherwise indicated. All meetings are open to the public and limited free parking is available in the lot adjacent to YCDC, as well as on the street. Meeting dates are subject to change. • Culture, Arts, and Special

Events Committee July 16 | 3:30 p.m.

• Public Safety and Transportation Committee July 18 | 3:30 p.m.

• YCDC Board July 23 | 4:00 p.m.

August• YCDC Board

August 27 | 4:00 p.m.September• Planning, Infrastructure,

and Economic Development Committee September 10 | 3:30 p.m.

• Culture, Arts, and Special Events Committee September 17 | 3:30 p.m.

• Public Safety and Transportation Committee September 19 | 3:30 p.m.

• YCDC Board September 24 | 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Calendar

Congratulations to Joe Citro on his advancement from the YCDC Board to an elected Tampa City Councilmember.

Farewell to Councilmember Joe Citro

Left to right: Liz Welch (YCDC Treasurer), Joe Citro (Former YCDC Secretary), and Gene Siudut (YCDC Vice Chairman)