The City of Largo has issued a Request for Proposals seeking a private development partner to redevelop a large municipal campus at 201 Highland Avenue.
City officials say the project could play a significant role in Largo’s long-term economic development and downtown growth within the Tampa Bay Area.
Overview of the Highland Avenue site
The property spans roughly 14 acres and currently houses City Hall, the Largo Police Department and the city’s Emergency Operations Center.
The site is located just west of downtown Largo and adjacent to the Highland Recreation Complex.
City materials describe it as one of the most substantial publicly controlled redevelopment opportunities currently available in Pinellas County.
Voter approval clears path for redevelopment
The RFP follows approval by Largo voters through a citywide referendum.
That vote authorized the city to pursue redevelopment of the municipal campus, giving city leaders flexibility to work with the private sector on a long-term plan for the property.
Municipal leaders across Tampa Bay are increasingly using voter-backed frameworks to guide large real estate and economic development decisions.
What developers are being asked to propose
According to the RFP, the city is seeking mixed-use development concepts that may include residential, retail, office and public space components.
Proposals are expected to emphasize walkability, public gathering areas and connectivity to nearby neighborhoods and trail systems.
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Developers may submit plans for either a partial redevelopment of approximately seven acres in the southern portion of the site or a comprehensive redevelopment of the entire 14-acre campus.
City officials said the flexibility is intended to encourage a wider range of development strategies.
Community input shapes priorities
The city said its redevelopment priorities are informed by community engagement conducted throughout 2024 and 2025.
Residents expressed interest in outdoor gathering spaces, recreation amenities, pedestrian and bicycle connections and neighborhood-serving commercial uses.
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Those elements are included in the RFP as guiding priorities rather than fixed requirements.
Mayor outlines city’s expectations
“201 Highland Avenue is more than a development site; it is an opportunity to shape a defining chapter in Largo’s evolution,” said Mayor Woody Brown.
“The city is seeking a partner who understands the importance of creating a destination that is distinctly Largo, people-first and built for generations,” Brown said.
CBRE advising the city
Commercial real estate firm CBRE is serving as the City of Largo’s real estate development advisor.
CBRE will represent the city throughout the solicitation and negotiation process.
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The firm’s public-sector advisory work includes redevelopment projects for cities and public institutions nationwide.
Timeline and submission details
Developers must submit proposals through DemandStar by April 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. EST.
A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Feb. 26.
All questions related to the RFP must be directed to the city’s Procurement Division.
Why it matters for Tampa Bay business
For Largo, the redevelopment of 201 Highland Avenue represents a major decision about how public land is used as the city grows within a built-out Tampa Bay market.
For developers, investors and business leaders tracking Tampa Bay business news and real estate development, the project offers insight into how mid-sized cities are positioning large municipal sites for mixed-use redevelopment in 2026 and beyond.
