Tampa Bay residents interested in the region’s future will have a chance to look ahead during “Tampa Bay’s Economy 2036,” a free community forum hosted Wednesday by the Tampa Bay Times and Healthy St. Pete. The event, listed in the I Love the Burg newsletter for September 24, is part of a busy week of civic and cultural happenings across the area.
While the newsletter highlights everything from Mahjong Mondays and International Day of Peace activities to Oktoberfest celebrations, the economy forum stands out as one of the week’s more forward-looking events. It brings together the Tampa Bay Times and Healthy St. Pete to discuss what growth, development, and long-term economic trends could mean for the region over the next decade.
The forum comes at a time when Tampa Bay continues to balance rapid population growth, business expansion, and questions about affordability, infrastructure, and quality of life. Community discussions like this give residents a place to hear ideas, share concerns, and imagine what a stronger, more resilient local economy might look like by 2036.
For those following the region’s future, the event offers a timely opportunity to engage with local leaders and learn more about the forces shaping Tampa Bay’s next chapter.