Florida Center-Recent Projects South Fort Harrison Study Clearwater is a mature sunbelt city. Most of its available land is already developed. The City's future prosperity, therefore, lies in the wise redevelopment of those areas that can invigorate the local economy and the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of community livability. This is the challenge that the citizens and leaders of Clearwater face in the redevelopment of the South Fort Harrison area. Redevelopment reduces the negative environmental impact and economic costs associated with urban sprawl through the utilization of existing roads, sewers, and other public infrastructure.
Urban redevelopment is encouraged and supported by regional, state, and federal policies.
Wise redevelopment of the South Fort Harrison area will not only contribute to the realization these policy objectives, but will also promote higher property values, new employment opportunities for local citizens, and increases to the City's economic base. The following report contains the collective findings of their investigations.