trump tower tampa
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Another of the most anticipated new projects, Trump Tower Tampa has officially begun construction, and should more radically alter the Tampa skyline than any of the other projects.
Many people have expressed concern that this project might never actually happen, as even 
after the first few announcements the site seemed to sit derelict for some time.
No longer; the work ongoing at the site consists of sinking caissons, the piers on which the building will rest, into the bedrock 100 feet underground. This is complex and difficult work and, as small as the site is, there are to be 163 of these caissons. That work will take until at least mid-August, although as long as this drought continues, work will be on or ahead of schedule.
Of course, this project seems to have been born under a bad sign, as problems continue with both financing and general contractors. I remain confident that the developers wouldn’t go to the expense of sinking caissons if they were concerned about being able to finish construction.
The developers are currently expecting the building to be completed in December 2008—so my money is on June 2009. Trump Tower Tampa has 192 units, is 52 stories tall, and will be the tallest residential building on the entire gulf coast when complete.
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April 12th, 2006 at 5:42 pm
Interesting that when you click through to the site and then click on “neighborhood” and then “shopping,” they list International Plaza and Westshore Plaza along with Hyde Park.
That’s one big-ass neighborhood. Hate to see someone try to walk to those.
April 12th, 2006 at 6:10 pm
I am interested in the other Trump property going in.
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April 12th, 2006 at 9:45 pm
Hey edit, you mean Torre Sin Vista?
May 25th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
Did Trump pull out of this project? or is it still going?
March 11th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
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