Book 1 - City of St. Petersburg

BASIS OF DESIGN BOOK 1
4 COMPONENT PLANNING CRITERIA
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The existing Pier extends 1440’-0” into Tampa Bay with an
observation deck located 1140’-0” from shore. As a means
of maintaining and enhancing the experience of the existing
Pier, the new Pier extends 1247’-0 into Tampa Bay and has
observation platforms located 1181’-0” from shore, enhancing
the viewing experience of the City’s skyline.
Figures 4.2 and 4.3 describe and compare the general attributes
of the existing and proposed Piers in plan and elevation. Figure
4.4 provides a three-dimensional comparison between the
existing Inverted Pyramid building and the new Pier.
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THE NEW ST. PETERSBURG PIER