Tampa's Development Crisis, City Spending, And The Future Of Public Transit

<p>Akash Patel joins Garrett on Tampa Bay Developer to discuss why developers are frustrated with Tampa, where the city&#39;s money is going, and how permitting problems, suburban growth, and outdated transportation could impact Tampa&#39;s future.</p><p><br>Akash Patel is the founder of Elevate Inc. in Tampa and creator of Noodles &amp; Networking. As a Tampa business leader and entrepreneur, Patel brings a local business perspective to conversations about economic development, networking, infrastructure, and the challenges facing the Tampa Bay community.</p><p><br>0:00 Noodles and Networking Recap<br>18:22 Corporate Relocations and Wages<br>21:20 The Rise of Private Clubs<br>29:12 Placemaking and Downtown Traffic<br>41:39 The Rays Stadium Deal<br>52:00 Small Business Permitting Red Tape<br>57:23 Tampa&#39;s 2027 Mayor Race<br>1:14:22 City Versus County Funding<br>1:22:03 Amendment 3 and Taxes<br>1:29:52 Getting Involved Locally</p>