January 22, 2023

Raytheon/Porter Site - How Large is This Complex?

If you're having a difficult time envisioning the scale of the Raytheon/Porter proposed apartment complex, this might help. 
Note: The St. Pete city council will be approving this development in the next few months. There is support and opposition to the construction of this large apartment complex in a single family home residential neighborhood.
The proposed complex is located at 1501 72nd Street North, St. Petersburg

Size of the Complex:

How large is a 1,058 unit apartment complex?

This is the only image I can find of the Porter 1,058 unit apartment project ‒ it is just a small portion of the complex:



Here is a picture of The Interlace, a 1000-unit building in Singapore:


Years ago, I lived in Riverview Tower in Minneapolis. 24 stories, 202 units. Studios, 1 and 2 BR, no 3 BR. Units were not particularly large. Units are on both sides of the building (facing east or west). Pictured: 5 Riverview Towers do not quite make it to 1,058 units.


Cars:

There will be 1826 parking spaces in the complex.

This is what 250 parked cars look like...




Update: 60+ more parking spots are planned on 72nd Street.

Population:

How many people will be moving into our neighborhood? About 2000, maybe more. That doesn't include family and friends who will be coming to visit. 



Azalea neighborhood statistics:



Update: 

Unfortunately, the city council approved the site plan in July 2023, which means the developer can move forward. Porter development must still obtain financing before the project begins. The developer has planned three phases:  Phase 1 estimated completion in 2025, Phase 2 will be a year later, Phase 3 will take an additional 18 months.
  • Three of the four entrance/exits will be on 72nd Street, the same street that children from the complex will cross to get to Azalea Park and Azalea Elementary. Weekdays from 7-9 am will be a dangerous mix of vehicles and children. 
  • In order to avoid the gridlock along 72nd Street, traffic will make its way through Azalea, Jungle Prada and Crossroads neighborhoods, causing a significant increase in traffic along 74th Street, Farragut, Russell, Robinson, Park, Country Club Road and other streets. 
  • Can the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant handle the sewage of what is the equivalent of another Azalea neighborhood?