The Brief
- St. Pete plans a $51 million project to replace the Enoch Davis Center and James Weldon Johnson Library with a 52,000-square-foot community hub.
- Mayor Ken Welch says it’s about honoring history and investing in South St. Pete’s future.
- Dozens of neighbors packed a meeting at the Enoch Davis Center to weigh in on what the new space should look like.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
What we know:
Together, the buildings will be replaced by a new 52,000-square-foot complex designed to serve as a hub for learning, culture, and connection.…