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🎉 WE BROKE GROUND! 🎉 A new chapter is officially underway in East Tampa! Yesterday, Urban ReWorx and CDC of Tampa celebrated the groundbreaking of THE VICENTE — a transformative mixed-use development bringing quality housing, neighborhood retail, and new opportunities to the Nebraska Avenue corridor. This is about more than construction. It’s about building a stronger neighborhood together and creating spaces where residents, businesses, and the community can thrive. A h

🎉 WE BROKE GROUND! 🎉 A new chapter is officially underway in East Tampa! Yesterday, Urban ReWorx and CDC of Tampa celebrated the groundbreaking of THE VICENTE — a transformative mixed-use development bringing quality housing, neighborhood retail, and new opportunities to the Nebraska Avenue corridor. This is about more than construction. It’s about building a stronger neighborhood together and creating spaces where residents, businesses, and the community can thrive. A h

By Matthew Peddie, Gracyn Doctor, Amelie Horace, Quincy Walters, Claire Macchiarola Click the link to listen to the interview: https://www.wusf.org/podcast/florida-matters/2026-07-30/how-3d-printing-is-revolutionizing-home-construction-and-tampas-luxury stock.adobe.com A 3D printer can spit out almost anything these days. But how about a house? A local startup and real estate brokerage are partnering to use the technology to construct a three-bedroom home in East Tampa. How e

WUSF | By Gabriella Paul Published June 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM EDT Original Article https://www.wusf.org/economy-business/2026-06-05/some-florida-workers-turn-to-trade-jobs-amid-rising-unemployment-ai-uncertainties?utm_source=Stay+Connected+with+WUSF&utm_campaign=768b9576a9-Wake_Up_Call_2026_06_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2ec355dbef-252298220&mc_cid=768b9576a9&mc_eid=79a9de47a9 Vocational students with the CDC of Tampa learn wall framing during an intro-to-construction traini

CDC of Tampa’s upcoming community-focused initiatives include new FabLab, veterans housing, youth fire academy, and annual fundraiser. By Christopher Curry ● Community Development ● May 20, 2026 Original article: https://83degreesmedia.com/cdc-of-tampa-to-expand-workforce-training-with-fablab/ Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp speaks to CDC of Tampa Youth FIRE Academy in 2025 (CDC of Tampa) The Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa’s newest workforce training

CDC of Tampa’s innovative programs make housing affordable, attainable, and sustainable. By Christopher Curry https://83degreesmedia.com/cdc-of-tampa-helps-reach-amercian-dream-of-homeownership/ Homes under construction in CDC of Tampa’s Knoll Pine community (CDC of Tampa) Jacqueline Knoxx dreamed of owning a home, but thought that’s all it would be – a dream that doesn’t come true. The prospect seemed hopeless a few years back. Knoxx was a single mom who lost her job and the

We’re proud to share that our Grand Opening & Community Celebration at Gardens at Diana Point North received wonderful media coverage, highlighting this exciting milestone for our community! We officially welcomed residents, partners, and community leaders to celebrate the launch of this beautiful new townhome community in East Tampa. News outlets captured the energy of the event and the importance of expanding quality homeownership opportunities for local families. This deve

“Be All You Can Be” honors six African-American women who left their imprint on East Tampa. By 83 Degrees Media: Christopher Curry February 5, 2026 https://83degreesmedia.com/east-tampa-mural-celebrates-past-inspires-future/ “Be All You Can Be” honors six African American women community leaders n East Tampa (Michelle Sawyer) A new mural in East Tampa honors past community leaders and spreads hope the next generation will carry on their legacies. Spanning a full side of the C

The Community Effect: A NeighborWorks America Podcast Innovation is redefining what’s possible in affordable housing. In this episode, NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez talks with Ernest Coney Jr. ( / ernest-coney-2370918 ) , CEO of the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, and Nick Mitchell-Bennett ( / nick-mitchell-bennett-70419245 ) , Executive Director of Come Dream Come Build in Brownsville, Texas. Together, they explore how modular cons