Mobile Tours

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Wake Up and Walk the Selmon!

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8 – 9 am
Price:  $10
Capacity:  20
AICP CM:   1

 

Join us on a walking tour of the Selmon Greenway to get your morning started before the conference day begins. Learn more about the expressway from private- and public-sector planners, including topics such as technology and safety, master planning, connection to parks and landmarks, and green infrastructure. This is a great way to see how transportation projects can be seen as holistic, connective, and community-driven. Hosted by various members of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA).

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

South of the Bay

Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 9 am – 5 pm
Price: $75  (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Capacity: 40
AICP CM: 7 CM

 

Explore the new Eastern extension of the Bradenton Riverwalk and The Bay Park by joining a walking tour. Learn about the different design elements that highlight the rich history and culture of East Bradenton. Next, travel down to Sarasota and enjoy lunch under the Nest, an architectural structure inspired by the ebbs and flows of Sarasota Bay. Learn about the private, public partnership, community engagement, and design and planning that formed The Bay Park Masterplan. Finish with a walking tour of Phase 1 of the 53-acre legacy park. This walking tour will highlight how resiliency was interwoven in the park’s design. Afterwards, unwind on the bus ride back to the hotel before the evening reception.

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, etc. Lunch is factored into this tour but you may want to bring a water bottle.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

St. Pete Pier & SunRunner Tour

Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Noon – 5 pm
Price: $55  (Includes all day SunRunner fare)
Capacity: 40.  SOLD OUT
AICP CM: 5 CM

 

Explore the new St. Pete Pier by riding on the Sun Runner! The Sun Runner is a newly established Bus Rapid Transit service that serves as the spine for Transit Oriented Development. Sit back and enjoy the artistic bus stops along the way. Once at the St. Pete Pier, attendees will take a walking tour to explore the recently developed area. They will learn about the process and planning as well as the success of this redevelopment project.

 

Pick up your boxed lunch and bring it with you. Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Dunedin Downtown Tour

Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Noon – 5 pm
Price: $55
Capacity:  30   SOLD OUT!
AICP CM:  5

 

Downtown Dunedin is experiencing a redevelopment renaissance. Learn about the history of Dunedin and how they got to where they are today. Understand how their past guides the future efforts on social inclusion, material and space reuse, diversification of transit, and urban design. Attendees will also explore the Causeway and the development of a resilient ecosystem in highly-trafficked corridors.

 

Pick up your boxed lunch and bring it with you. Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Wake Up and Walk the Selmon!

Thursday, Sept. 5, 8 – 9 am
Price:  $10
Capacity:  20
AICP CM:   1

 

Join us on a walking tour of the Selmon Greenway to get your morning started before the conference day begins. Learn more about the expressway from private- and public-sector planners, including topics such as technology and safety, master planning, connection to parks and landmarks, and green infrastructure. This is a great way to see how transportation projects can be seen as holistic, connective, and community-driven. Hosted by various members of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA).

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Manufactured Housing Factory Tour

Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 – 11:30 am
Price: $50
Capacity:  48
AICP CM:  4

 

Join us for the unique opportunity to tour a manufactured housing factory in Plant City. Palm Harbor Homes will be your host, as you see first-hand how these quality homes are constructed, start to finish. During this behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll learn more about the building process, and the advantages of affordable, factory-built homes. You’ll also tour several completed homes at the model home center. You’ll be impressed with the process and the product.

 

This tour takes place in a working factory. For your safety and comfort, please wear closed-toe shoes. No sandals, flip-flops, or high heels. The factory tour is not ADA accessible. The tour of model homes is accessible.

Water Street + Streetcar Walking Tour

Thursday, Sept. 5 | 9 – 11:30 am
Price: $25
Capacity: 40
AICP CM: 2.5

 

You don’t have to go far to discover Water Street. In just a short walk to the riverfront, attendees will go on a walking guided tour led by Strategic Property Partners (SPP). SPP’s current project, Water Street Tampa, is an entirely new kind of urban community, embodying an entirely unique urban energy. Designed to deepen people’s interactions with the cityscape, the natural environment and each other, Water Street Tampa embraces wellbeing and outdoor living. Walkable streets connect homes, offices, shops, and hotels – all along an accessible waterfront.

 

Next, attendees will hop on the historic Tampa Streetcar for a ride north to Ybor City. Along the way there will be discussion about the history and coordination of the streetcar, the Channel District, and Ybor. Attendees will hop off of the streetcar in Ybor to learn more about the development, planning, and transit within the area. Attendees will then hop back on the streetcar to head back to the convention center. This portion of the tour will be led by Steve Schukraft, AICP, of HDR.

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Explore the Port of Tampa

Thursday, Sept. 5 | 9 am – 11:30 am
Price: $50
Capacity: 40   SOLD OUT
AICP CM: 2.5

 

Calling all Freight Fanatics! The waterside tour, provided in partnership with the Yacht Starship, is a boat excursion to learn more about Port Tampa Bay. Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest port, supporting nearly 85,000+ jobs and generating more than $17 billion in annual economic impact. In addition to being a top 10 U.S. cruise port, the port handles a wide array of bulk, break bulk, containers and roll-on/roll-off cargoes, and is a major shipbuilding and repair center. People will learn about the region’s largest economic engine, Port Tampa Bay, while enjoying the deck for sightseeing and great views of the Port and Tampa Bay.

 

Bring valid government issued ID, as well as comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. You will be walking outside and riding on a boat.

Tampa International Airport Tour  

Thursday, Sept. 5 | 2 – 5:30 pm  TIME UPDATED:  12:45 – 5 pm  SEE ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW
Price: $50
Capacity: 40  SOLD OUT!
AICP CM: 3.5

 

REGISTERED ATTENDEES:  Please refer to the email sent to you on Aug. 30 notating the time change and Wednesday lunch arrangements.  If attending the Keynote Lunch at noon, sit at the designated table in the back. You will be served first and and will need to relocate to the lobby for mobile tour check in by 12:30pm. Please ask those taking tickets at lunch to identify your designated table. 

Tampa International Airport offers a tour that provides an inside look at the operations of one of the busiest airports in the world. Visitors will learn about the history of the airport, how it’s run, and the various types of aircraft that use it. The tour also includes a stop at the control tower, where guests can see firsthand how air traffic is managed. They will learn about upcoming projects, like Blue/Red Express, and the expansive Public Art Program.

 

Bring valid government issued ID, as well as comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. You will be going through airport security screening equivalent to TSA, so no liquids, weapons, etc. Three ounce rule may apply.

Footsteps of Resilience: A Walking Tour of Tampa’s African American Heritage (Previous Title: Ybor Underground)

Thursday, Sept. 5 | 2 – 5:30 pm
Price: $40
Capacity: 30.   SOLD OUT
AICP CM: 3.5

 

Journey through time on this captivating walking tour, uncovering the stories of Tampa’s vibrant African American community. Explore historic landmarks, from schools and churches to businesses and cultural hubs. Learn about influential figures who shaped the city, from entrepreneurs and educators to activists and artists. This tour sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of a community that has left an indelible mark on Tampa’s identity.

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Friday, Sept. 6

Wake Up and Walk the Selmon!

Friday, Sept. 6, 8 – 9 am
Price:  $10
Capacity:  20
AICP CM:   1

 

Join us on a walking tour of the Selmon Greenway to get your morning started before the conference day begins. Learn more about the expressway from private- and public-sector planners, including topics such as technology and safety, master planning, connection to parks and landmarks, and green infrastructure. This is a great way to see how transportation projects can be seen as holistic, connective, and community-driven. Hosted by various members of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA).

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.

Pedal Tampa

Friday, Sept. 6 | 1 – 3:30 pm
Price: $55
Capacity: 20 SOLD OUT!
AICP CM: 2.5

 

The fun doesn’t end when sessions are out. Join Pedal Power Promoters and League Certified Instructor, Christine Acosta, for a 90-minute bicycle tour around Tampa using a Lime electric bike. The tour will begin with a short safety talk, tutorial on how to use the Lime mobile app and Lime ebike features. Standard ride charges will apply. Once everyone is comfortable, Christine will guide the group and showcase Tampa’s emerging active transportation network and hidden gems. A variety of facility types will be featured, including Cycle Tracks, Quick Builds, Neighborhood Greenways, and more. Experience the best ways to access Tampa by bike while learning about the city’s current and future micromobility infrastructure.


Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc. Helmets will be provided.

Water Street + Union Station Walking Tour

Friday, Sept. 6 | 1 – 3:30 pm
Price: $25
Capacity: 40
AICP CM: 2.5

 

Starting at the Marriott Water Street, attendees will have the opportunity to explore Tampa’s newest urban neighborhood, Water Street, and its oldest active transportation asset, Tampa Union Station. After a brief walk along Tampa’s Riverwalk, attendees will explore Water Street, where walkable streets, trails, and paths connect residences, offices, shops, and hotels. Here, attendees will learn about how this groundbreaking urban neighborhood was designed to enhance interactions with the built environment, the nearby Hillsborough River, and each other through wellbeing and outdoor living.

 

Next, attendees will walk through the heart of the Channel District along the Meridian Greenway to Union Station. Here, attendees will learn about the building’s 112-year history of passenger rail service, including twice daily Amtrak service, the role of the not-for-profit group Friends of Tampa Union Station, the upcoming building renovation, and future efforts to activate the station beyond transportation with special events, food and beverage options, and community spaces. This walking tour will be led by Friends of Union Station President Brandie Miklus, AICP, and Friends Board Member Robert Modys, AICP, CNU-a. Tampa Union Station is a short walk to the free TECO Line Streetcar’s Publix stop.

 

Bring comfortable walking clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.