b'62 TPA LANDSIDE DEVELOPMENTPHOTO: SEAMUS PAYNE properly with the goals of VanTrust, he adds. For instance, the building design needed to meet HCAAs needs, because it would be the primary tenant. Once we understood each others goals and objectives, everybody partnered on it, he says. That was a good success story. Speaking from the developers perspective, Munago agreesand stresses the opportunities for increasing non-aeronautical revenue at TPA. The decision to partner with an experienced developer gives the Airport Authority the opportunity to collaboratively work through the process of achieving The building includes a large conference room and a separate boardroom space. their goals without taking on a When specifying windows, therocked the office markets so much, andproject that is beyond their area of design team worked to balancethe airport didnt blink, he recalls. Theyexpertise, he reasons.amazing views of the bay anddidnt flinch, moved ahead with theirHOKs Baker notes that teaming up downtown area while ensuring safetyvision and ultimately, it paid off. with an outside developer helped the for HCAA personnel who stay on siteOn the flip side, less passengerAviation Authority understand the real during storms. Glazing that meets statetraffic due to the pandemic helpedestate market and what tenants are building code Large Missile Impactcontractors work more efficiently.willing to pay. It was valuable to bring Ratings for windborne debris wasin a partner that routinely works on added to the entire structure to make itLessons & Opportunities commercial office space to help create safe for those within the building. As HCAAs vice president of Planningwhat is best for the airportwhile Another obvious challenge that aroseand Development, Siddle reflectskeeping potential tenants for the rest of during the project was COVID-19. Bakerpositively about the decision to workthe building in mind, he adds. credits J.E. Dunn for keeping conditionswith an outside developer on SkyCenterBaker also credits HCAA for its safe while still completing constructionOne. Constant communication and inputbig-picture planning regarding the on time. Frankly, we saw office buildingsfrom stakeholders helped ensure thatnew development. By moving the get put on hold because the pandemicthe Aviation Authoritys goals blendedOperations Center out of the main terminal, it allowed for additional passenger-focused development. I commend them for the way that theyve master planned their full airport, being forward-minded and looking at how to bring in tenants and how to make it more than just an internalized airport, he elaborates. Its great to see an airport focus on how it integrates and contributes to its community, rather than being an island within the city.After the move to SkyCenter One is well behind TPA, Solberg looks forward to sharing the experience with other airports and entities outside the industry. Well bring people through the space, tell them what works, what doesnt and just help others learn from the project process weve gone through, she remarks. May | June 2022AirportImprovement.com'