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Tallahassee commission approves sale of two downtown blocks to developer 908 Group, amid design and public‑space concerns
Summary
The commission approved the sale of two downtown city blocks to 908 Group for a mixed‑use development that includes multifamily housing and a hotel, with a substitute condition that a failed sale would trigger a new solicitation. Commissioners and downtown stakeholders raised concerns about surface parking, design compatibility and public space.
The Tallahassee City Commission on March 11 approved the sale of two downtown city blocks (commonly known as Chevron and John’s) to developer 908 Group after a presentation from the city’s broker and a lengthy public discussion about design, parking and public space.
Broker TLG reported six proposals; 908 Group ranked highest with a mixed‑use plan that includes a multifamily project (estimated cost about $125 million) and a hotel (about $45 million). Aaron Tilton, counsel for 908 Group, told commissioners the team expects the project to generate roughly $1.25 million in…
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