Why KETTLER Is Building a 6 Million Square Foot District in Tampa

James Nozar is President of Development at KETTLER, with deep experience leading large-scale, mixed-use urban projects, including his role in Water Street Tampa. He now oversees development strategy across KETTLER’s national portfolio while helping guide the long-term vision for Gasworx.Graham Tyrrell is Managing Director for Florida at KETTLER and has been directly involved in Gasworx since its earliest planning and entitlement stages. Based in Tampa, Graham leads execution on the ground, translating long-term vision into a walkable, mixed-use district.In this episode, James and Graham explain how Gasworx is being built as a true urban district, not just a collection of buildings, and why lessons from Water Street are shaping everything from office strategy to public space. They break down why high-quality office still works in Tampa, how Ybor’s history is being preserved, and what it takes to deliver a connected, walkable neighborhood over the next decade.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:42 - Darryl Shaw and Kettler0:08:59 - Gasworx Development0:38:46 - Office Market0:49:5 - Lessons from Water Street