When Pinellas County Commissioners dedicated $12.5 million to four affordable developments Tuesday, one stood out due to its scope and anticipated impact on an oft-overlooked area.
Over 20,000 people call Lealman home, and many lack transportation, grocery and safe affordable housing options. County officials have designated the underserved community just north of St. Petersburg as a community redevelopment area (CRA) and have recently increased efforts to promote its growth and sustainability. Read more at www.stpetecatalyst.com
