Developments and Projects Portfolio
Prepare to embark on a journey through the visionary developments and groundbreaking projects spearheaded by Dr. Sarah Combs. Within these digital halls, you will witness the transformative power of creativity and ingenuity in community development, as Dr. Combs leverages a diverse capital stack to bring her bold visions to life.
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At the heart of Dr. Combs' portfolio lies a commitment to reimagining urban spaces and fostering vibrant communities. From the creation of a sprawling 7-acre park, providing a green oasis amidst bustling cityscapes, to the establishment of a cultural campus that celebrates diversity and inclusivity through economic development, each project is a testament to Dr. Combs' visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to social progress.
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But Dr. Combs' impact extends beyond mere bricks and mortar. With a keen eye towards addressing pressing social issues, she has pioneered initiatives to provide attainable housing, ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have access to safe, affordable homes. Moreover, her innovative mixed-use developments seamlessly blend residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, fostering dynamic environments where people can live, work, and play.
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Central to Dr. Combs' success is her creative capital stack approach to funding. By leveraging a diverse array of financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, tax incentives, and philanthropic contributions, she has unlocked new avenues for investment and brought her ambitious projects to fruition.
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*The information and images shown in this section are the product and intellectual property of the University Area CDC and are not authorized to be copied or used without the consent of the University Area CDC. The following Developments are credited to a team of experts led by Dr. Combs.
Uptown Sky is a new 23-million-dollar construction development, located in Tampa, Florida. The 61-unit community, consisting of 2 bed 2 bath & 3 bed 2 bath apartments, caters to working families and individuals. Amenities include a computer lab, community room, laundry room, playground, pool and a food truck area.
Project Complete
Harvest Hope Park
Harvest Hope Park sits on 7 acres of land in the heart of the Uptown/University Area. The park opened in Nov. 2019 and serves as a resident-friendly space that encourages family play, healthy eating, environmental sustainability, education and community interaction. Harvest Hope Park features a community garden, teaching kitchen, multi-purpose sports field, playground, outdoor fitness stations, walking trail, fish pond and splash zone.
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Outdoor Pavillion & Bandshell
The pavilion basketball court consisted of laying concrete sidewalks with eight footings and 588 square feet of concrete slab. The structure is a metal building with gutters and a metal canopy. Block and brick walls encase the serving area with base cabinets and concrete countertops. The band shell was carefully crafted with a rounded stucco structure to ensure quality audio and a solid foundation. A shade structure above the stage grants performers comfort from the heat.
Project Complete
Sound & Secure Homes
Sound & Secure Housing is the first of its kind - an innovative approach to affordable homeownership for single mothers. Through taking a modular housing product and reengineering it to fit the Florida Building code and pass inspection, this lease to purchase housing product has received several accolades and seed funding investors allowing the creation of the first two modular units.
Project Complete
University Townhomes is a home ownership product which will consist of 3 bedroom 2½ bathroom, energy efficient units with1,350 square feet. This innovated homeownership product is built with families in mind as well creating energy efficiencies where possible. This development was designed to create homeownership for the Workforce population.
In the Works
Cultural Campus
The mission of the Cultural Campus is to serve as a navigational hub, connecting community residents with anchored partners and businesses who are providing direct programing, services and economic growth opportunities through a holistic approach. This development entails 4 phases with a total cost of $15 million.
In the Works
The Warehouse
The Warehouse is a reuse project, taking an existing warehouse structure on the property, creatively adapting it to new use and serving as a touchstone to the site’s history. Once complete, The Warehouse will provide 4,800 sq ft of flexible space for small meetings and large gatherings alike. The building will accommodate a diversity of offerings, such as co-working space, educational workshops, art classes, health & wellness programming, and immigration & legal services.
In the Works
Economic Development Center
The Economic Development Center is a newly constructed 12,000 sq ft development created to assist families and individuals in achieving their highest potential. The center will include commercial capacity for local businesses, office space, workforce development and healthcare services. This phase also incorporates the construction of a beautiful outdoor plaza that ties the campus together in an intentional way, building community efficacy and engagement.
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