How To Unlock Real Urban Growth

Host Garrett sits down with developer Mike Montebourg to unpack why Tampa’s zoning code, parking requirements, and permitting process make it harder to build walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use projects, and attainable housing. Drawing from his work on projects like Canvas Gas Worx, Ybor City townhomes, and past adaptive-reuse developments, Mike explains how outdated regulations, rising costs, and red tape shape what actually gets built and what it means for Tampa’s urban future.0:00:00 - Introduction0:10:16 - Canvas Gas Worx0:20:52 - Why become a developer?0:27:53 - Florida Land Codes1:19:29 - 50 Year Mortgages1:24:57 - Article1:30:01 - Parking Minimums1:35:37 - Outro