2-11612-N-Nebraska-Avenue

IDEA Victory

Education
Tampa, FL

IDEA Victory is a K-12 school located in Tampa, Florida, designed to serve a growing student body in an underserved community. Opened in 2021, the school features a 117,778-square-foot facility on a 9.27-acre campus. It has quickly become a vital educational resource, fostering community growth and providing essential learning opportunities to its students.

Opportunity

The development of IDEA Victory required the strategic acquisition of an off-market property and the adaptive reuse of a retail shopping center. With limited availability of large-scale properties capable of accommodating a 1,500-student school, InSite collaborated closely with local Tampa brokers to find and secure this “needle in a haystack” site. The acquisition process involved complex coordination, including amending parking and access agreements and working closely with other property owners within the shopping center. The project overcame these challenges, transforming a retail space into a thriving educational hub for the community.

Approach

The project was executed as Adaptive Re-Use:

  • The 117,778-square-foot retail shopping center was transformed into a state-of-the-art K-12 facility, with modern classrooms, specialized spaces, and recreational facilities.
  • Infrastructure improvements included the amendment of parking and access agreements, ensuring smooth operations for both the school and neighboring businesses.

Results

IDEA Victory has quickly become a cornerstone of the Tampa community, providing high-quality education and supporting the revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood.

  • The adaptive reuse of the shopping center has maximized the potential of an existing structure, offering a modern and efficient educational space.
  • The school has significantly impacted the local community, providing essential resources and educational opportunities in an area that had previously lacked them.
  • IDEA Victory continues to thrive, playing a pivotal role in both the academic development of its students and the growth of the surrounding neighborhood.