Location & Lifestyle: Pinellas Trail, Edge District & Amenities

Walkable Urban Living | 47-Mile Trail Access | Amenity Landscape Analysis

Gallery Haus sits at the intersection of the Edge District, Central Avenue arts and dining corridor, and the Tropicana Field redevelopment site. Direct adjacency to the 47-mile Pinellas Trail and walkable access to restaurants, bars, coffee, culture, and boutique retail position the project within St. Petersburg's most dynamic lifestyle hub.

Trail Overview

Trail Name: Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail

Total Length: 39.74 miles

Type: Multi-use trail for walking, running, cycling, inline skating

Location: Runs through St. Petersburg and Pinellas County

Analysis Period: September 2025 (30 days)

Detection Method: 100-foot buffer zone around trail

Data Source: Mobile handset location data

Proximity to Gallery Haus: Adjacent to property

Usage Statistics

2,719
Residents on Trail
6.61%
Of Local Residents
57,107
Total Trail Detections
3.5
Average Days Seen
Median Days on Trail: 2 days
Maximum Days Seen: 30 days
Avg Detections/Day: 2.9

Trail Usage Distribution

Number of days residents were detected on the trail during September 2025

Key Insights

Quantified Trail Engagement

6.61% of local residents actively used the Pinellas Trail in September 2025. This measurable engagement validates trail proximity as a value-add amenity, not merely a marketing claim.

Habitual Usage Patterns

Average 3.5 days per user indicates regular, habitual trail usage. Consistent activity patterns suggest trail access contributes to tenant satisfaction and retention.

Significant User Base

2,719 unique residents detected on trail represent substantial community adoption of this outdoor amenity across the broader trade area.

Dedicated Daily Users

Peak users detected 30 days out of 30 (daily usage). High-frequency usage supports trail adjacency as a differentiating factor for Gallery Haus relative to non-trail-accessible assets.

Trail User Location Map

Satellite view showing sampled locations of residents who used the trail 2+ days in September 2025

● Trail Users (2+ days)
━ Pinellas Trail Path
📍 Gallery Haus
500 sampled points from 55,058 detections

Detailed Usage Breakdown

Days on Trail Number of Residents Percentage Cumulative %
1 day 1,198 44.1% 44.1%
2 days 477 17.5% 17.5%
3 days 256 9.4% 9.4%
4 days 183 6.7% 6.7%
5 days 128 4.7% 4.7%
6 days 91 3.3% 3.3%
7 days 74 2.7% 2.7%
8 days 46 1.7% 1.7%
9 days 45 1.7% 1.7%
10 days 41 1.5% 1.5%
11 days 23 0.8% 0.8%
12 days 26 1.0% 1.0%
13 days 19 0.7% 0.7%
14 days 20 0.7% 0.7%
15 days 19 0.7% 0.7%
16 days 12 0.4% 0.4%
17 days 10 0.4% 0.4%
18 days 14 0.5% 0.5%
19 days 3 0.1% 0.1%
20 days 6 0.2% 0.2%
21 days 3 0.1% 0.1%
22 days 4 0.1% 0.1%
23 days 7 0.3% 0.3%
24 days 3 0.1% 0.1%
25 days 4 0.1% 0.1%
26 days 1 0.0% 0.0%
27 days 3 0.1% 0.1%
29 days 2 0.1% 0.1%
30 days 1 0.0% 0.0%

Gallery Haus + Pinellas Trail

Direct Trail Access

Gallery Haus is positioned directly adjacent to the Pinellas Trail, offering residents immediate access to:

  • 40 miles of car-free biking and walking paths
  • Connection to downtown St. Petersburg attractions
  • Access to parks, restaurants, and shops along the trail
  • Safe, scenic route for commuting and recreation
Competitive Advantage

Trail proximity is a proven amenity driver:

  • 6.61% of nearby residents actively use the trail
  • Average 3.5 days/month demonstrates regular usage
  • Active lifestyle amenity highly valued by target demographic
  • Enhances walkability score and transit alternatives

Amenity Landscape: Restaurants, Retail & Culture

BSC's proprietary data platform identified and geocoded 1,251 Points of Interest (POIs) within a 3-mile radius of Gallery Haus, spanning 32 distinct amenity categories. This comprehensive amenity landscape—ranging from restaurants and coffee shops to fitness studios, grocery stores, bars, and cultural venues—supports the project's positioning as a car-optional, lifestyle-centric multifamily asset in one of Florida's most walkable urban markets.

Top POI Categories

The analysis cross-references each POI with mobile location data to quantify actual visitation patterns among local residents. Categories are ranked by total unique visitors and average visit frequency:

  • Hair Care: 22,289 visitors, 3.4 avg visit days
  • Restaurants: 18,102 visitors, 2.8 avg days
  • Furniture Stores: 16,723 visitors, 2.7 avg days
  • Lodging: 15,484 visitors, 2.6 avg days
  • Cafes: 15,437 visitors, 2.7 avg days
  • Bars: 14,982 visitors, 2.5 avg days
  • Grocery/Supermarkets: 13,845 visitors, 3.1 avg days
  • Gyms/Fitness: 11,234 visitors, 4.2 avg days
Underwriting Implications
  • Proximity to high-traffic amenities correlates with tenant retention and willingness to pay rent premiums in urban multifamily assets
  • Walkable access to grocery, dining, and fitness reduces car dependency—a key preference among millennial and Gen Z renters
  • Restaurant, bar, and cafe density supports Gallery Haus positioning as a lifestyle product rather than commodity rental housing
  • Cultural and entertainment venues (Tropicana Field redevelopment, Edge District galleries, Central Avenue nightlife) add experiential value difficult to replicate in suburban locations

View Interactive POI Overview Map View Detailed POI Tables

Activity Hotspots & Foot-Traffic Intensity

The heatmap visualization scales POI markers by total visitor count, creating a visual representation of foot-traffic intensity across Gallery Haus's trade area. Larger markers indicate higher visitation volume—effectively mapping the neighborhood's activity centers and behavioral gravity wells.

Key Observations
  • Central Avenue corridor shows concentrated activity—restaurants, bars, and retail create continuous pedestrian traffic
  • Edge District (immediate Gallery Haus vicinity) demonstrates emerging density as Tropicana redevelopment catalyzes new amenity supply
  • Waterfront areas (St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Basin) draw sustained visitation, extending Gallery Haus's walkable radius to premium civic and cultural assets
  • Major grocery anchors (Publix, Whole Foods) show regular, high-frequency visitation—critical for car-lite tenant profiles
Investor Relevance
  • Heatmap data validates OM's location narrative with empirical foot-traffic evidence, not anecdotal claims
  • Demonstrated activity intensity supports Gallery Haus's premium rent positioning relative to lower-amenity submarkets
  • Visitation frequency metrics (e.g., 4.2 avg days/month at gyms) indicate habitual usage patterns—renters aren't just aware of amenities, they actively use them
  • Emerging Edge District activity suggests early-stage neighborhood momentum, positioning Gallery Haus as a first-mover in a high-growth micro-location

View Interactive Popularity Heatmap

Analysis Methodology

Data Source

Mobile handset location data from 41,139 local residents during September 2025

Trail Mapping

39.74-mile trail mapped using OpenStreetMap data with 100-foot buffer zone

Detection Logic

Spatial join identifying devices within 100 feet of trail centerline on any given day