In Their Own Words
“I wanted to take time to say “Thank You” for your outstanding advocacy on behalf of the citizens of Tampa. I am very aware of the work you do every day to make the lives of our residents better through your partnership with the City of Tampa and its Housing and Development Division. Your commitment and passion to elevate the quality of life in our community is greatly appreciated.
I look forward to working together in the future to benefit those in need. May your mission of serving continue to be successful, and the organization receive the support necessary to make a difference in Tampa.”
Mayor Jane Castor | City of Tampa
“What I like about Blue Sky is not only the development, but the management, in making sure that it’s something we can all be proud of. And when folks see how affordable housing actually works, when it when it actually uplifts a neighborhood then we'll see folks embrace it.”
Mayor Kenneth Welch | City of St. Petersburg
“It has been a pleasure working with Blue Sky Communities. The Blue Sky team has been extremely cooperative and flexible while working with the staff. They are committed to providing affordable housing to the Orlando area and have been a true partner, working efficiently with city staff to provide any necessary information to help get this project across the finish line.”
Stephanie Neves | Housing Development Project Manager, City of Orlando
“Blue Sky came to the City of Lakeland with a solution in a site that makes sense for our City. They serve a special needs population that we have been struggling to serve. Blue Sky gets the policy side right, and they are great at working with our Staff on permitting. We look forward to Blue Sky bringing more great solutions in the future.”
Mayor Bill Mutz | City of Lakeland
“The City has a lengthy relationship with Blue Sky. They first came in to help out a local non-profit that had a site but no development experience. Now they are building their second affordable housing development in the City. Both sites presented significant entitlement, environmental, and grading issues. Blue Sky’s staff did an amazing job working through all the myriad governmental agencies and delivering a fantastic community that has helped the City.”
Curt Henschel | Planning & Development Services Director, City of Clermont
“The partnership built by St. Lucie County and Blue Sky Communities is a win for our community. The team at Blue Sky has been great to work with and their expertise in the development of affordable housing is unparalleled.”
Jennifer Hance | Housing Division Manager, St Lucie County
“I would like to congratulate you on the three Tax Credit Preservations that you have completed here in the City of St. Petersburg. Those properties have helped fulfill a vital need in our community. The City is particularly pleased that Blue Sky Communities was able to bring in more than $9 million of State Sadowski funds and more than $20 million of Federal Tax Credits for these important developments. We hope you will continue to participate in St. Petersburg’s continuing progress in addressing affordable housing.”
Rick Kriseman | Former Mayor, City of
St. Petersburg
“This is a great example of a public private partnership to bring about what we want in our community. And I love the idea of the after-school care and the education and a place for kids to go that is such a critical need in addition to affordable housing. These buildings are close to the road with parking in back so over the long term, this kind of planning and vision will remake Tamiami Trail. Over the coming years, as things redevelop, you're likely to see a new, more pedestrian friendly and welcoming North Trail. So I'm excited about New Trail Plaza for many reasons.”
Mayor Liz Alpert | City of Sarasota
