St. Petersburg Housing Authority Introducing Seniors to 3D Printing
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (FEBRUARY 4, 2026) - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) is inviting its senior residents to step into the world of modern technology with a hands-on 3D printing event.
During the Valentine's Day themed activity, seniors will learn how 3D printers work and create their own Valentine's themed magnets.
Valentine's Day 3D Tech Party:
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: The Legacy at Jordan Park, 2350 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
The event is part of SPHA's ongoing efforts to introduce residents of all ages to innovative learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and creativity.
"This event gives our seniors the opportunity to explore 3D printing in a fun and welcoming way," said Kiara Lovett, SPHA's Director of Social Services. "By connecting creativity with technology, we're helping them try something new while building confidence with tools they may have never experienced before."
SPHA is the leading affordable housing provider in the city of St. Petersburg, serving more than 4,000 low-income households. SPHA's mission is to provide safe, sanitary, accessible, decent, and affordable housing to eligible citizens of the city of St. Petersburg, while enhancing and promoting resident self-sufficiency.
For more information about the event, contact: [email protected]
Exterior of The Legacy at Jordan Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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ABOUT JORDAN PARK:
Jordan Park is a historic housing community managed by the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA). It is known for being St. Petersburg's first African American housing community. It was originally built between 1939 and 1941.
On November 23, 2021, SPHA received approval from HUD for its Jordan Park redevelopment proposal, which would change the funding structure from Public Housing to Project-Based Vouchers and put the long-awaited community revitalization project into motion. The Jordan Park Redevelopment Project consisted of the following elements:
- Transitioning the Jordan Park family apartments (206 units) from Public Housing to a Project-Based Voucher (PBV) funding platform.
- Renovation of the 206 Family Units (i.e. new flooring, countertops, cabinets, washers and dryers in units, safety features, energy-efficiency improvements, etc.)
- Construction of a new three-story, 60-unit senior midrise building (for households 62 years and older) named "The Legacy at Jordan Park."
On December 14, 2021, SPHA closed on Jordan Park in partnership with co-developer Norstar Development USA, LP, and with the investment of Fannie Mae, KeyBank, and RBC Community Investments. Partners also included the bond issuer, the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, and the City of St. Petersburg, which provided Community Redevelopment Area funding.
On October 27, 2023, SPHA held the grand opening of The Legacy at Jordan Park. SPHA also celebrated the completion of the surrounding newly renovated 206 Jordan Park Family Units.
ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):
An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.
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