Gibsonton Community Profile – Plan Hillsborough

Project Overview

What is the intent of the Community Profile?

The purpose of the Gibsonton Community Profile is to provide an analysis of market and economic development trends affecting demand for new development and redevelopment in the Gibsonton Community Plan area. The profile will examine current data for patterns and trends in the overall Gibsonton community, with a focus on the commercial corridors of Gibsonton Drive (main street) and US 41, as well as water-dependent commercial uses along the Alafia River, and the Show Business Overlay District. For more information, see the FAQ section toward the bottom of this page.

Current Focus

This study has concluded.

See the final Gibsonton Community Character Profile here.

Transportation

Click here to view a list of upcoming transportation projects in the Gibsonton Area.

For more information contact

Wade Reynolds

reynoldsw@plancom.org

813.273.3774 X 361

Economic Development

Click here to view a list of Economic Development resources available to Gibsonton residents.

For more information contact

Eric Lindstrom

lindstrome@HCFLGov.net

813.276.2747

Visit the Economic Development webpage

Public Utilities & Infrastructure

Social Services

LIGHTING

County staff has confirmed that the lighting design was approved for TECO to move forward in June 2020. Installation start date is TBD.

For more information contact

Mike Flick

flickm@hillsboroughcounty.org

813.307.1881

SEWER

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The South Shore Regional Service Center provides various social services to residents of southeast Hillsborough County. Call 813.671.7647 or visit the SouthShore Regional Service Center webpage for more information.

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Scope of the Study

Gain an understanding of the physical, social, economic, and regulatory context that affects the Gibsonton Community
Analyze a supply and demand forecast for housing, retail, office, and light industrial sectors
Prepare a market and real estate analysis of the area within the Gibsonton Community Plan area
Conduct interviews with community stakeholders to determine perceived strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities (SWOT) within Gibsonton

Phase 1

Existing Conditions and Trends Analysis

Began Fall 2019

Phase 2

Stakeholder Interviews (SWOT analysis)

January 2020

Phase 3

Assembly of Community Character Profile Report

Summer 2020

FAQ

Q: What is a Community Character Profile?

A: This profile updated the data (demographic and economic) associated within an adopted community plan while asking those who live and work within the Community Plan boundary to provide feedback on what they see are the strengths, weaknesses, threats or opportunities within the community now and in the future. Think of the profile as a temperature check for your community. The profile provides an analysis of market and economic development trends affecting demand for new development and redevelopment in the Community Plan area. The profile examines current data for patterns and trends in the overall Gibsonton community, with a focus on the commercial corridors of Gibsonton Drive and US 41, as well as water-dependent commercial uses along the Alafia River, and the Show Business Overlay District.

Q: Did this study change the adopted Gibsonton Community Plan?

A: No. A different planning process must occur to change any adopted community plan. A Community Character Profile may provide the impetus to begin that process based on public input and data collection but by itself can’t enact a change. The Board of County Commissioners would need to direct staff to conduct a specific study which would propose changes to an adopted Community Plan. If staff was directed to conduct such a study every property owner within the community plan boundary would receive a mailed notice at the start of the study with an invitation to participate in a community meeting and provide input to the Community Plan. An additional notice would be sent to all property owners within the community plan boundary at the conclusion of the study. The elected Board of County Commission has the final say on any proposed change to a Community Plan.

Q: Did this Community Character Profile affect my land use or zoning?

A: No. This study does not change land use or zoning, only to provide factual data and analysis about current and future trends that are designed to benefit those living and working within the Community Plan Boundary.

Q: Did this Community Character Profile affect the Residential Show Business Zoning District or Overlay?

A: No. This study does not change land use or zoning.

Q: What was produced by this Community Character Profile?

A: A report was generated that is designed to reflect the current demographic and development trends and provide residents and business owners with data useful in supporting and justifying desired changes to the community.

Q: When was this study concluded?

A: This profile was completed during the Summer of 2020.