The New St. Petersburg Pier

rePier is a vision of St. Petersburg as a catalyst for more environmentally-friendly, physically-engaging, and socially exciting urban living. rePier adds opportunities to engage with the water, creates marine habitat, provides places to snack and sit in the shade, and builds a social space that also generates electricity. rePier projects progress and hope and provides St. Petersburg with a place that is useful and loved.

Two landmarks are the focal points of rePier: the Inverted Pyramid and the Solar Plaza, a new civic hub. The Promenade, the pier re-scaled for socializing and lined with canopies and trees, links them. Kiosks and seating provide food, rest, and people-watching opportunities. The Promenade’s curve reveals and emphasizes the Pyramid. The Boardwalk, at bay level, is a place for fishing and watercraft. Bleachers linking it to the Promenade provide ample space for people and bird-watching and for special events.

rePier will provide all the program required by the Pier Working Group.

Observation and Viewing Areas

. The Inverted Pyramid will be a multi-level, open air observatory and Vertical Garden.
. One can admire bird and sea life from the Promenade, Boardwalk, and Bleachers.
. The sloping lawn at the Solar Plaza is designed for people watching.

Dining Options

. The top floor of the Pyramid can house a bar. A café could be located on the third level.
. The Promenade’s kiosks will host a myriad of food vendors.
. At bayside, the Solar Plaza has been “peeled-up” to provide space for a restaurant.
. The Oyster Bar pavilion at Spa Beach could be an oyster bar.

Cycling, Walking, and Jogging

. The pedestrian is the privileged user of rePier.
. Walking up, down, around and through the Pyramid will be a memorable experience.
. The Promenade and Boardwalk are parallel paths, allowing for a variety of experiences.
. The Bleachers serve as a place for resting.
. The Promenade, Inverted Pyramid, and Solar Pavilion will be shaded with canopies.
. Public restrooms will be provided in the Inverted Pyramid and along the Promenade.

Transportation Options: Electric shuttles will be provided along the Promenade.

Fishing: People can fish at almost any point along the Boardwalk and on the Promenade.

Docks: Boats will be able to moor along the Boardwalk next to the Central Yacht Basin.

Environmental Education Center: The Vertical Garden will weave native and Tampa Bay-appropriate plants through the Pyramid, enhancing the environment and its appreciation.

Flexible Event Space

. Shaded and landscaped, the Vertical Garden is an ideal spot for small gatherings.
. Less than a one-minute walk apart along the Promenade, “Living Rooms” project over the bay and provide an intimate space in which to meet or from which to watch people.
. Bleachers along the Boardwalk can accommodate hundreds for air shows, fireworks, or performances on floating stages.
. The Solar Plaza’s location and design make it ideal for performances and commercial events, such as the Saturday morning market.

Bike and Watercraft Rental: Some kiosks could be used for bicycle and watercraft rental.

. Retail Opportunities
. The commercial spaces at the Inverted Pyramid could be used for retail outlets.
. Kiosks along the Promenade could house bait shops.