# Historic Preservation Commission 11-10-26

The City of Tampa Historic Preservation Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission unanimously directed staff to initiate the local landmark designation review process for the circa-1887 Fitzgerald Building in Port Tampa and prepare documentation under City Code §27-257. The owner described plans to rehabilitate the building for possible coffee-shop or small retail use while retaining its historic footprint and features; the project is self-funded, and the owners have applied for a Hillsborough County challenge grant. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or city spending approvals were identified. The commission also received a presentation on Tampa-area Works Progress Administration projects, including Cuscaden Park and Pool, Bayshore Boulevard, and Fort Homer W. Hesterly Armory.

Staff presented draft updated design standards for Ybor City, with community outreach and further commission and Barrio Latino Commission review planned before a possible City Council adoption in summer 2027. Staff also outlined work to update the Tampa Heights Historic District inventory and consider boundary adjustments, with a public hearing anticipated in May 2027 and City Council review thereafter. These were progress updates rather than procurement decisions; the Ybor standards could guide future development and rehabilitation reviews.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Historic Preservation Commission 11-10-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDpzIGFhaEo) - City Of Tampa Meetings