Downtown Clearwater Bluffs project would have $800M impact

A new economic study by Gensler on the proposed Clearwater Bluffs project has found it would create a nearly $800 million economic impact. 

The project is expected to general nearly $640 million in total economic impact during construction, with another $151 million in economic impact from project operations.  

The project is expected to create 5,910 construction jobs.

Clearwater residents will vote in a citywide referendum on the project, which would allow for the sale of downtown property and pave the way for a new 158-room hotel, 500-600 apartments, new dining and retail options, along with new event and green space.  
 

– Kelly Hayes, Extensive Enterprises Media