Much has changed in the plans for the City of St. Petersburg’s proposed “Center for the Arts.” In April, design consultants appeared before City Council with statistics, and full-color renderings of how the area including and surrounding the Dali Museum and the Mahaffey Theater could be somehow unified under one banner.
Initially, the massive project (from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue South), included the construction of a convention center, and the demolition of Al Lang Stadium. An amphitheater was considered.
After discussion and consultation with key stakeholders, and residents, those unpopular propositions were nixed. Additions and subtractions were made…