About Tampabay Community Design Center

Tampa Bay Community Design Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the region’s design and architectural heritage while encouraging preservation, sustainability, and community engagement. Through events, tours, and partnerships, TCDC helps connect people to the places, stories, and ideas shaping Tampa Bay.

  • Through our architectural tours, art events, gallery talks, walking tours, and public installations, we inspire a deeper connection to our built environment and empower residents to actively participate in shaping the future of their communities.

Our work is supported by our valued sponsors and partners

Darryl Shaw, Casa Ybor, LLC, whose long-standing commitment to Tampa continues to strengthen arts, culture, and community-focused initiatives. https://casaybor.com

The Rooted Door, an organization rooted in service, community, and intentional connection. Their support helps strengthen our programs and expand our reach. https://therooteddoor.com/

Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
A valued partner and supporter, contributing to the cultural vitality of our community and the advancement of arts-driven placemaking in Tampa Bay. https://gasparillaarts.com/

What We Do

Host events, talks, and tours

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Connect community members, partners, and advocates

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Support preservation and design awareness

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Celebrate the history and future of Tampa Bay’s built environment

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Board of Directors

President

Christian Leon
Patel Family Foundation

Vice president

Linda Saul-Sena
Past Tampa City Council Member

Secretary

Julia Gorzka Freeman
Smith & Associates Real Estate

Treasurer

Vivian Salaga, AIA
Atelier AEC, Inc.

Directors

John Tennison, AIA
Atelier AEC, Inc.

Stephanie Ferrell, FAIA
Ferrell Design

James Schmidt. Esq
James A. Schmidt, PA

Juan Ricardes. Int’l Assoc. AIA
EMPAD Architecture + Design

Harriet Pyler
Tampa Legacy Elder Fund

Stephen Benson
H.W. Lochner, Inc.

Garrett Noble
Clearview Land Design

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Become a Member

Join TCDC and be part of shaping the future of Tampa Bay. Your membership supports thoughtful planning, protects our architectural and cultural heritage, and strengthens the design community.

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Become a Sponsor

Align your organization with a community that values design, architecture, and preservation. Your sponsorship connects your brand with leaders shaping Tampa Bay.

Connect to Tampa Bay’s art, architecture, history and community.