A 6.62-acre property in Tampa Heights could soon be transformed into a new mixed-use district centered around higher education, marking the latest redevelopment opportunity just north of Downtown Tampa.
Stetson University, in partnership with Bromley Companies, has announced plans to redevelop its Tampa Law Center property into a mixed-use destination featuring a new academic facility, residential development, hotel accommodations, retail, and dining. Bromley Companies is no stranger to Tampa, having previously led the transformative Midtown Tampa development.
Located at 1710 N. Tampa Street, the site is currently occupied by the Tampa Law Center, multiple surface parking lots, and related campus facilities. Since opening in 2004, the satellite campus has served law students, alumni, legal professionals, and the broader Tampa Bay community.
At the heart of the redevelopment will be a newly constructed, multi-story Stetson Law Center featuring prominent university branding and modern academic space. According to Stetson University, the facility will support continued expansion of its Flex JD program, which provides greater flexibility for students pursuing a Juris Doctor degree outside the traditional full-time model.
The new campus will also accommodate advocacy programs, professional development initiatives, micro-credentialing opportunities, and other legal education offerings.
Beyond the academic component, the master plan envisions a walkable mixed-use district that would introduce new residential buildings, a hotel, retail, and dining uses within close proximity to Downtown Tampa and the Tampa Riverwalk.
Stetson officials say the redevelopment is intended to modernize the university’s presence in Tampa while expanding opportunities for legal education and professional development. “This project will substantially increase our visibility while allowing us to reimagine our Tampa Law Center in a way that reflects the energy and growth of the city—and the ever-changing needs of the legal profession,” said Stetson Law Dean D. Benjamin Barros. “This is an investment in the future of legal education, professional development, and sustainable economic development in the Tampa Bay region.”
Many details of the development have yet to be finalized, including building heights, hotel room counts, and the project’s architect. According to the development team, construction is expected to begin in late next year and will proceed in multiple phases.
Stetson also says the new law center will be delivered in a manner that avoids disrupting current academic operations throughout construction.