Tampa Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods within the city limits of

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, situated in the central part of the city. As of the 2000 census, the neighborhood had a population of 16,393. Historic buildings in the area include the

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. Redevelopment efforts are underway in the community and include an extension of

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and renovation of Water Works Park (Tampa, Florida).

Description

Tampa Heights is bounded by the North Boulevard to the west, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north,

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to the south, and Ybor Heights, V.M. Ybor, and

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to the east. The land area of the neighborhood is . Thomas P. Kennedy is credited with naming the area when he moved there calling it the "Highlands" and it was developed as Tampa's first suburb in the 1880s. Today the neighborhood is known for its diversity and historic status, but

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of the area is causing controversy.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2010, there were 5,782 people residing in Tampa Heights. The racial makeup of Tampa Heights was 59.4% Black or African American, 32.4%

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, 21.3% of the population was

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or Latino of any race, 3.7% from two or more races, 3.4% from other races, 0.6% Asian and

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and 0.3% Native American. In Tampa Heights, the population was spread out, with 8% under 5 years; 8% 5 to 9 years; 14.7% 10 to 19 years; 29.7% 20 to 39 years; 24.7% 40 to 59 years; 11.6% 60 to 79 years; 3.3% 80 years and over.

New development

In recent years, Tampa Heights has seen new people flow into the area aiming to restore it. Many new businesses have opened in the area such as art galleries and coffee shops. A new development called "The Heights of Tampa" has begun with some initial phases of construction. The project is mixed use for residential and commercial. It would be the northern end of the

. New developments also include Armature Works. Armature Works is a 73,000-square-foot space that consists of event spaces, trendy restaurants and bars, workspaces and the Heights Public Market. The building dates back to 1910. It was originally a warehouse that stored TECO streetcars. One way to access Armature Works is by walking along the

References

External links

Tampa Heights Neighborhood Page
{{Tampa neighborhoods Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida

Description

Demographics

New development

See also

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