Back in November, Pinellas County requested proposals for a private-public partnership for the 1.7-acre site of the historic Tomlinson building. Four proposals were submitted at that time (read about the proposals here).

Pinellas County has announced that Tomlinson Community Partners will build teacher and staff housing at the site. Superintendent Kevin Hendrick calls the Tomlinson Community Partners proposal innovative and collaborative, saying it aligns with the goals to support housing needs for educators and employees of the Pinellas County Schools.

Tomlinson Community Partners have planned 225 residential units, with 113 being reserved for workforce housing for teachers/district employees. Remaining units will be market rate between $2,156 to $2,771 a month. Floorplans will include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Rents for workforce housing will be between $1,263 to $2,160 a month, catering to those who make 90% to 120% of the area median income and work for the school district.

Tomlinson Community Partners is a joint venture between Dantes Partners (DC-based), and the team of Alexander Goshen and Cornerstone Strategic Partners. Notably, Dantes Partners is part of the team selected for redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District Site.