Midtown Tampa Apartment Tower Project Planned
Developers have proposed a 23-story residential building for the Midtown Tampa district.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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A new 23-story residential tower is planned for the Midtown Tampa district at the intersection of Himes Avenue and Cypress Street. The project will replace an existing 2,300-square-foot office building with 339 modern apartment units.
Why it matters
The development represents a significant densification of the 22-acre Midtown Tampa area, which currently hosts 650,000 square feet of office space. The addition of these residential units aims to expand housing capacity within the central district.
The tower occupies 1.77 acres and spans 423,000 square feet with a height of 247 feet. Engineering plans require 18-inch auger-cast piles driven 50 to 60 feet into the ground to reach limestone bedrock.
The details
The building design includes dedicated parking on the first six floors of the structure. To ensure stability, builders will drive support piles at least 10 feet into the underlying limestone layer.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The foundation filing for the tower was processed.
Culture Shift
The project follows the pattern of densification established by the Midtown Tampa mixed-use development master plan. It signals a move toward high-rise residential living within historically commercial-focused urban districts.
Local residents and commuters should anticipate construction activity at the intersection of Himes Avenue and Cypress Street as the existing office building is cleared. The project will ultimately increase the availability of housing units within the Midtown Tampa district.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban development projects like this tower rely on deep-foundation engineering to adapt to local geological conditions. Future residents should monitor progress as developers move from the initial filing phase to site preparation.
Further reading
For more information on the regional real estate environment, visit the Tampa Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
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