Tampa city leaders break ground on Gas Worx development project

On Monday, one of the newest developments right near the heart of downtown Tampa has officially broken ground. It's called Gas Worx and will nestle itself between two of the city's most bustling food and entertainment districts.

Gas Worx's master plan was approved back in August by the Tampa City Council. The official groundbreaking took place Monday morning, with a ceremony attended by Mayor Jane Castor and representatives from joint venture developers Kettler and Darryl Shaw.

But what exactly is it, aside from even more construction in Tampa?

First, let's talk location — Gas Worx will be developed on 50 acres in Ybor City in an area largely vacant or industrial, developers said in a release. The area is located between Ybor Historic District and the Channel District.