New Construction Projects in Temple Terrace, Florida

Project 1: Riverside Terrace

• Developer: D.R. Horton
• Location: Old Temple Terrace Highway / Tidewater Trail Ave area, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
• Type: Residential (Single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Multiple floor plans; 3-5 beds, 1,672–2,605 sq ft homes
• Status: Under Construction / Selling
• Expected Completion: Ongoing (new homes available)
• Description: Brand-new single-family home community with no CDD fees, featuring concrete block construction and smart home features, located near the Hillsborough River with easy access to major highways.[1]

Project 2: HōM at River Hills (River Hills Apartments)

• Developer: Impact Development Partners (IDP) with institutional partners
• Location: 6502 E. Sligh Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Residential (Multifamily apartments)
• Units/Size: 330 units (1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments ranging 707–1,248 sq ft) across 11 three-story buildings
• Status: Under Construction (groundbreaking late 2024/early 2025; first units early 2026)
• Expected Completion: Phased delivery starting 2026+
• Description: Workforce housing community along the Hillsborough River with clubhouse, resort-style pool, and riverfront amenities.[2]

Project 3: Fountain Square TT Downtown Development

• Developer: Fountain Square TT
• Location: 8901 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Mixed-use (Retail, restaurant, public space)
• Units/Size: Two-story Mediterranean-style building with retail/restaurant space, shopping promenade, rooftop dining, and ~12,000 sq ft public gathering space (1.75-acre site)
• Status: Announced / Selected (June 2026); negotiations underway
• Expected Completion: Limited public information available
• Description: Extension of existing Fountain Shoppes aimed at creating a walkable downtown gateway with pedestrian-friendly design and public spaces.[3]

Project 4: Enigma South Gate Development

• Developer: Enigma Events LLC
• Location: 8447 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Mixed-use (Retail, restaurant, office)
• Units/Size: ~20,000 sq ft restaurant/retail, ~4,000 sq ft office, rooftop dining/lounge, outdoor gathering areas (1.74-acre site)
• Status: Announced / Selected (June 2026); negotiations underway
• Expected Completion: Limited public information available
• Description: “South Gate” project designed to connect downtown destinations, complement future Riverside Park, and enhance walkability with retail, dining, and public spaces.[4]

Project 5: Emergency Operations / Command Center

• Developer: City of Temple Terrace
• Location: Next to Fire Station No. 1, Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Commercial / Public Safety
• Units/Size: Two-story building, 8,955 sq ft (1.45-acre site)
• Status: Under Construction (started ~2025)
• Expected Completion: February 2027 (possible delays)
• Description: Hurricane-resistant (up to 200 mph winds) public safety hub housing 911 services and staff.[5]

Project 6: Culver’s Restaurant

• Developer: S&L Companies (franchisee)
• Location: 5880 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Commercial (Quick-service restaurant)
• Units/Size: 4,500 sq ft with double drive-thru
• Status: Pre-construction / Construction starting ~early 2026
• Expected Completion: ~Mid-to-late 2026 (5-month build)
• Description: Temple Terrace’s first Culver’s location replacing a former Wells Fargo site.[6]

Project 7: Public Safety Complex

• Developer: City of Temple Terrace
• Location: 7911 Harney Road, Temple Terrace, FL
• Type: Public / Commercial (Police headquarters and fire station)
• Units/Size: ~33,000 sq ft police station + ~11,000 sq ft Fire Station 3 (~43,000 sq ft total)
• Status: Announced / Planned (bond referendum August 2026)
• Expected Completion: Late 2029 or early 2030 (if approved; construction targeted for 2028)
• Description: Combined public safety facility to support city growth, funded via general obligation bond.[7]

Project 8: Riverside Park Improvements

• Developer: City of Temple Terrace
• Location: South Riverhills Drive (CRA district), Temple Terrace, FL (~9-acre site)
• Type: Public / Recreational (Park amenities)
• Units/Size: Park enhancements including walkways, recreational amenities, riverfront features (construction cost $4–5 million)
• Status: Design/planning complete; construction bidding/starting early 2026
• Expected Completion: TBD (amenities opening phased)
• Description: Enhancements to connectivity, green space, and recreational facilities along the Hillsborough River.[8]

Notes: - Enigma Plaza (mixed-use retail/restaurant at 8633 N. 56th St.) has shown recent activity with tenants and is nearing or recently completed as of 2026. - Limited public details (e.g., exact timelines or full specs) are available for some announced downtown projects. - No other large-scale verifiable residential, condo, or townhome projects were identified beyond those listed. Public infrastructure and small commercial projects dominate the pipeline.