Tampa Bay Growth Quiz

What was the purpose of the development summit hosted by the Downtown Partnership and the Urban Land Institute of Tampa Bay?

• To address transportation issues in Tampa

• To attract new businesses to the area

• To discuss the rapid growth of Tampa Bay

• To promote tourism in St. Petersburg

St Petersburg is considered the Next ___________

• Chicago

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Austin

What is one of the biggest concerns for the Tampa Bay area as it continues to grow?

• Quality of healthcare

• Availability of entertainment

• Affordability of housing

• employment opportunities

What did the city of Boulder, Colo., do to try to control its rapid growth?

• Encouraged high-rise construction

• Bought up land to prevent development

• Invested in public transportation

• Lowered property taxes to attract new residents

What is the expected population growth for Tampa by 2045?

• 150,000 more residents

• 200,000 more residents

• 100,000 more residents

• 50,000 more residents

What does Jason Mathis, CEO of the Downtown Partnership of St. Petersburg, believe will happen as the Tampa Bay area continues to grow?

• The community will lose some things that make it special, but also gain new enhancements

• The community will remain unchanged despite the growth

• The community will struggle to accommodate the influx of new residents

• The community will lose its authenticity and appeal to new residents

What is the main focus of the Urban Land Institute of Tampa Bay?

• To promote tourism in Tampa Bay

• To address housing issues in Tampa Bay

• To attract new businesses to Tampa Bay

• To discuss the rapid growth of Tampa Bay

What is the main challenge for Tampa Bay as it continues to grow according to Jason Mathis, CEO of the Downtown Partnership of St. Petersburg?

• Maintaining the authenticity of the community

• Accommodating the influx of new residents

• Preserving the things that make the community special

• Attracting new businesses while preserving local culture

What is the projected impact on the local economy of Tampa Bay due to its rapid growth?

• Increased job opportunities

• Decreased cost of living

• Decreased tourism

• Decreased property values

What is one of the strategies being considered to manage the growth of Tampa Bay?

• Limiting the number of new businesses

• Increasing property taxes

• Investing in infrastructure and public transportation

• Decreasing the population