The
Central

Redefining the business and lifestyle experience in St. Petersburg.

The Central in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District is a transformative 2.1-acre, mixed-use development. The project includes a 4-star hotel, a trophy office tower with ground floor retail, over 500 parking spaces, and workforce housing.

Quick Facts

  • The Central is designed as a hub for business, culture, and hospitality, featuring:

  • A 168-key Autograph Collection Hotel with luxury accommodations.

  • A flagship restaurant bringing a signature dining experience to the district.

  • A theater, two ballrooms, and conference space, offering premium event and meeting venues.

  • A rooftop pool, adding to the high-end lifestyle offerings.

  • 42 workforce housing units, ensuring the development supports a diverse range of residents and professionals.

Halcyon Workspace

  • At its core is Halcyon, the city’s first trophy office tower in decades, offering 10 floors and 130,000 square feet of premier office space designed for top-tier companies.

  • The ground floor will feature 8,500 square feet of retail, providing convenient dining and shopping options for tenants and visitors.

  • Luxury amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, suite balconies, and an amenity deck, fostering a balanced and productive work environment.

Site Progress - Spring 2025

Autograph Collection Hotel

The 15-story hotel is conceived as an urban lifestyle hotel designed to interface with the rest of The Central and become the “living room” of the EDGE District. In addition to a bar and restaurant concept, the hotel is expected to offer meeting and conference rooms, multiple event spaces, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a multi-level theater, and a rooftop pool.

Halcyon Workspace Virtual Tour Walkthrough - Spring 2025

Connecting the Community

  • A public plaza at the east end of the project has been envisioned as a community gathering space with cafes, shopping and more.

  • The nearly complete 540-space parking garage will soon open to the public, alleviating the much-needed parking demand in the Edge District.

  • This structure is a testament to Ellison’s commitment to being a responsible partner in the community, ensuring accessibility and ease for businesses, employees, and visitors.

Work Force Housing

  • The Central’s Workforce Housing is a seven-story, 42-unit apartment building. The units will be reserved for residents earning 120% of the area median income (AMI).

  • The apartments, which are connected to the parking garage, will contribute meaningfully to the critical housing needs for many of St. Petersburg residents.