This 1.6-acre project, encompassing over 90,000 square feet of total development, interprets the history and culture of its place to produce an architecture that is as forward-looking as it is sensitive to its past. It includes a 163-key hotel, an 8,000 square foot restaurant, 16,500 square feet of commercial space, and 4,000 square feet of ground-level retail. It is a contribution that satisfies the current needs while maintaining a clear vision – an exemplar – for what St Petian new development can become in this century. In striking a balance in scale and density it helps define what is particularly St. Pete and stands as evidence of architecture’s capacity to direct urban growth. Greenspace is a vital urban amenity in St. Petersburg - 93% of the city is within a half-mile walk of a public park. With community, equity and inclusion in mind, designers of the 1920s felt a responsibility that developments should balance building volume with social greenspace. The result is Central Avenue, characterized by wide sidewalks and arcades that foster a culture of walkability. This project is conceived as a component of these larger social systems and a continuation of the ethos that generated them, providing public space for opportunities for planned visits and chance encounters alike. Additionally, it relies on a highly articulated façade to break up the primary mass of the building, creating a more human proportion that effectively frames the street and engages it as an active public space. Architecture like that of the Moxy Hotel, food hall, and co-working spaces enable St. Petersburg, and the Moxy Hotel, to be thriving, vibrant places of public life.