SPHA Thanks U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for Securing $3.15M for The Edward White Campus Project
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (FEBRUARY 12, 2026) - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) is deeply grateful to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for securing $3.15 million in the federal budget to support SPHA's redevelopment of the former Edward White Hospital.
"Congresswoman Castor's support for this project has been critical to its progress," said Michael Lundy, President and CEO of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority. "The Edward White Campus will expand access to quality affordable housing and stand as a lasting example of what strong partnerships can accomplish for our city."
Work is underway to renovate the former Edward White Hospital building, which will be renamed The Edward White Campus. The six-story, 121,000-square-foot building is being transformed into a multi-story affordable housing complex featuring 71 apartments for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). SPHA will also relocate its administrative offices to the new development, and Evara Health will establish a clinic at the site.
The site redevelopment plans were designed by Wannemacher Jensen Architects, and LEMA Construction, Inc. is the general contractor bringing this transformative project to completion.
Congresswoman Castor has been a strong and consistent supporter of The Edward White Campus project and has advocated for this redevelopment effort since 2024. SPHA greatly appreciates her continued leadership and commitment to expanding affordable housing opportunities in St. Petersburg.
To read Congresswoman Castor's Press Release, visit: https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405121
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.
Architectural visualization of The Edward White Campus by Wannemacher Jensen Architects.
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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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