Jerel McCants, the architect leading the rebuilding of the Jackson House and the renovation of Tampa Union Station, breaks down the broader design, development, and preservation issues shaping Tampa’s built environment. He discusses how architectural decisions influence communities, the challenges of restoring historic structures, the pressures created by rapid growth, and the importance of protecting culturally significant places. This episode takes a clear look at how Tampa’s past and future meet through thoughtful design and redevelopment.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:03:33 - Streetscapes

0:14:39 - Mixed-Income Housing

0:22:38 - Encore

0:38:51 - Old West Tampa

0:48:55 - Jackson House

1:09:15 - Mirasol, Davis Islands

1:17:57 - Union Station

1:40:39 - Jerel McCants Book

1:46:03 - Permitting

1:51:48 - Over-developing Florida

2:03:13 - Outro