I decided to write a short blurb on the last decade of development in Tallahassee after the New Year had passed. The idea struck me as I reflected on the last decade of our city’s growth. I arrived in Tallahassee eight years ago which, in retrospect, now seems like getting in on the ground floor.

People tell me that things were the same here for a long time. I’m not sure I will ever have the chance to see that Tallahassee — when I arrived, the city I found was one in constant flux. A city abuzz with half-built wood framed apartment buildings and road projects that brought traffic to a crawl. In my neighborhood alone, I’ve struggled to to keep track of each new building or major renovation.

So, in recognizance of the last decade, here are eight developments and projects that I feel played an essential part in shaping our city. Happy New Year.