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City of St. Petersburg Launches "Voices from the Corridor" Workshop Series
Community invited to participate in "Imagine the Deuces" initiative for 22nd Street South
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alizza Punzalan-Randle, Managing Director of Communications and Community Engagement
Email: communications@stpete.org
Phone: 727-270-0805
City of St. Petersburg Launches "Voices from the Corridor" Workshop Series
Community invited to participate in "Imagine the Deuces" initiative for 22nd Street South
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (Jan. 28, 2025) The City of St. Petersburg is excited to launch "Voices from the Corridor," a series of community workshops that are part of the Imagine the Deuces initiative. This effort honors the history and culture of 22nd Street South, known as The Deuces, and encourages residents to help shape its future. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at the Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S.
"The Deuces Corridor holds a special place in St. Pete's history and future," said Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. "These workshops are a chance for our community to come together, share ideas, and help shape what's next. I invite everyone to join us in honoring this legacy and building a vibrant future for South St. Pete."
Community Engagement: Your Voice Matters
A key element of Imagine the Deuces is "Voices from the Corridor," a series of interactive workshops designed to empower residents, business owners, and stakeholders to co-create the future of The Deuces Corridor and Warehouse Arts District.
These workshops will offer an opportunity to:
- Provide input on the next chapter of South St. Pete's revitalization.
- Learn about progress made since the 2018 Action Plan.
- Hear updates on current projects within the corridor.
Workshop Schedule:
*Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
- Workshop #1: Tuesday, Feb. 11 | The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg's Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S
+ Register here: www.meetatthecenter.org/event/FEBVOICES2025/regPage:5e557767-c68b-4e29-86b8-8f548724edce
- Workshop #2: Tuesday, Feb. 18 | St. Petersburg College Midtown Campus, 1300 22nd St. S
- Workshop #3: Thursday, Feb. 20 | WADA ArtsXchange Tully Levine Gallery, 515 22nd St. S
- Workshop #4: Tuesday, March 25 |The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg's Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S
Be a part of improving the Deuces Live and Warehouse Arts District. Share your ideas at these upcoming community meetings and help us create tangible, impactful projects that will better public spaces, strengthen local business and enhance neighborhood connections.
Join the Movement
For more information about Imagine the Deuces, workshop details, and updates on this initiative, please visit www.stpete.org/imagine. Together, we can honor The Deuces' legacy and create a brighter future for South St. Pete.
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