North Ward School: From Historic Landmark to Future Community Asset The historic North Ward Elementary School, located in Downtown’s Old Bay Character District, presents a unique opportunity for community-focused revitalization. The city strongly recommends proposals include preservation of the historic buildings while exploring new uses that benefit the community and support neighborhood revitalization.
US 19 Zoning District & Corridor Plan The city of Clearwater has developed zoning standards to create a thriving and prosperous corridor along the city’s seven-mile stretch of US 19 and its major cross streets.
Municipal Electric Utility Study Clearwater’s 30-year electric franchise with Duke Energy is ending. The city can either municipalize electricity, joining 33 Florida cities that run their own utilities, or negotiate a new franchise. Investor-owned utilities have historically served the area under PSC-granted monopolies and customizable local agreements.