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Neighborhood Report

Public can view 6 armory proposals

By ALEXANDRA ZAYAS
Published June 23, 2006

The city received six proposals to redevelop the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory on Howard Avenue.

The plans will be on display from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the West Tampa Library, 2312 W Union St. The public is invited to voice opinions.

On Thursday, the committee reviewing the proposals will discuss the public comments. A final decision will take months.

Here is a preview of each plan, in no particular order.

* The Shoppes at Armory Place, a commercial/retail proposal by Coastal Retail of California.

* A mixed-use residential/retail project by Spencer and Jarrett Kass of Landmarc Realty.

* Heritage Square at the Armory, a mixed-use hotel, spa, park, armory market and cultural arts center by the Diasti family.

* An ice rink, events sports complex and residential development by Reliant Development partners E. William Henry and Robert C. Goen.

* Armory Studios, creative studios and offices surrounded by residential rentals and retail space by a partnership of Tampa Digital Studios, Newkirk Ventures, DeBartolo Development and West Tampa Partners.

* Williams Holdings, an event and entertainment center with retail, offices and a police substation by Roy F. Williams.

[Last modified June 22, 2006, 12:13:22]