06/11/2026
The smartest buyers in Tampa right now aren't just looking at what a neighborhood IS — they're looking at what it's about to BECOME.
And the West River Build project just put West Tampa and Riverside Heights squarely on that list.
Here's the quick version: the City of Tampa is extending the Riverwalk trail along the west bank of the Hillsborough River, with six segments connecting Platt Street to Columbus Drive and major infrastructure improvements throughout the corridor. Protected bike lanes. Cycle tracks. New sidewalks. Landscaping. And direct connections to Julian B. Lane Park, Water Works, Ridgewood Park, and Downtown Tampa. 🚴🌿🌊
Expected completion: early 2027.
For the Riverside Heights and West Tampa corridor—specifically around Ohio Ave, Rome Avenue, North Boulevard, Columbus Drive, and Glenwood Drive—here is what this directly means:
📈 Increased walkability scores
🚴 Protected bike access to downtown & the Riverwalk
🌳 Enhanced connections to Tampa's best green spaces
💰 Rising property values as infrastructure improves
We've watched this pattern play out before in Tampa. Neighborhoods that get ahead of infrastructure investments like this win. The buyers who move now, before 2027, are the ones who will look back and say they made the right call.
Whether you own in this area and want to know your home's current value, or you're a buyer looking to get into one of Tampa's most exciting emerging corridors, The Storch Group is ready to help you make the smartest move possible.
Let's talk. Reach out today:
📞 (813) 451-9276
Renderings via City of Tampa
