The Orion Condos (downtown St. Pete_

[Jahi98]

I'm really ready to see some more modern architecture in downtown St. Pete, but I'll take this. Based on the website, with 70% of the units already reserved, this project should definately be built. It's in a good location, on 8th Street and 4th Avenue S, next to I-175. www.orioncondos.com

Now if only the owners of Webb Plaza would redevelop their center into an urban, mixed-use center instead of a suburban strip mall...really that whole area has a lot of potential. I can see several projects this scale being built from Tropicana Field to 4th Street. I can imagine a large district anchored by a huge dining/entertainment complex on the Tropicana Field poperty to the West, a redeveloped Web Plaza in the center and University Village to the East.

[bobliocatt]

This looks like a great infill project for St. Pete. I agree with you on the architecture, it seems like the city is hooked on this style.

[wolfdawg54]

That is a great project. Next time that I am in the area, I will have to check it out.

[smiley]

As I said elsewhere, not fully sold on the design, though I note there is a pedestrian aspect to it, so that is ok. The neighborhood also needs some work.

[Jahi98]

There are a lot of smaller townhome developments being built that are beginning to transform that area. This would be the largest project in that area to date.

[SHalim]

What happened to Orion Condo project in downtown stpete area? It looks like they are not going to build, there are numerous time postponed. Any idea? Thanks.

The website is www.orioncondos.com

[Jahi98]

I wonder if it's dead. Although, that would be odd considering they had a good number of reservations. Maybe buyers pulled out and went with other developments.