The renaissance of the ‘burg has been remarkable, in that just 15 years ago, little was happening downtown. There is new construction throughout downtown with apartments, condos, townhomes and commercial being built on any available vacant land. Movies, restaurants, museums & galleries and almost weekly events on the waterfront make you ready to sell the car. Downtown St Petersburg is very pedestrian friendly and vibrant. From the historic Mirror Lake Condominiums, built as the first high school in 1915, to conversions of older hotels and, there are many choices.