One of downtown St. Petersburg’s busiest nightlife blocks could soon look very different, with fewer cars and more room for people.
The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, working with planning and design firm Kimley-Horn, has unveiled a new streetscape concept for the 200 block of Central Avenue, home to popular nightlife spots like The Mandarin Hide and Mastry’s, as well as the 200 Central office tower and the newly completed Art House condo tower.
The idea is to trade curbside parking for wider sidewalks, outdoor seating, and a more pedestrian-friendly feel…