O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates Groundbreaking of Tampa General Hospital Workforce Housing Development

Tampa, Florida – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading structural engineering firm specializing in innovative and client-focused design solutions, celebrated the groundbreaking of Tampa General Hospital Workforce Housing, a new residential development that will provide housing opportunities for healthcare professionals and support staff serving the Tampa community.

Developed by The Michaels Organization in partnership with Tampa General Hospital, the project is planned to deliver 170 residential units across three four-story buildings, totaling approximately 230,000 square feet. Urban Practice is serving as architect, Landmark Construction as construction manager, and O’Donnell & Naccarato as structural engineer.

“Workforce housing has become an increasingly important consideration for healthcare organizations seeking to attract and retain talent,” said Brian Rawlings, Principal at O’Donnell & Naccarato. “We’re proud to support Tampa General Hospital and The Michaels Organization on a project that expands housing opportunities for healthcare professionals while creating a lasting resource for the Tampa community.”

The development will include a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, along with amenities including a swimming pool, playground, community garden, dog park, and a 5,000-square-foot childcare center. The project consists of three four-story wood-framed buildings containing 27, 35, and 108 residential units, respectively. Two apartment buildings will total approximately 45,000 square feet each, while a 142,000-square-foot mixed-use building will feature residential units above ground-floor amenities.

The project incorporates prefabricated wood trusses and wood bearing wall construction with limited transfer framing, supported by post-tensioned shallow foundations and slab-on-grade systems. All three buildings will be constructed concurrently as part of a single development phase.

O&N has provided structural engineering services for numerous residential developments nationwide, including affordable and workforce housing projects such as North Aud in Buffalo, New York, Old First House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Residence at Roosevelt Park in Edison, New Jersey. Through these and other projects, the firm has helped owners expand housing opportunities, modernize facilities, and support growing communities.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.

About O’Donnell & Naccarato

O’Donnell & Naccarato is an employee-owned structural engineering firm operating nationally from offices in Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. With strong experience in every major vertical construction sector, O’Donnell & Naccarato supports the entire lifecycle of a building, starting with the initial structural design to renovations and ultimately to restoration.

As a partner to design professionals, owners and institutions, our objective is to incorporate each stakeholder’s demands of form, function, schedule and budget into each engagement. O’Donnell & Naccarato is a proud Employee Stock Ownership Plan company, providing all employees the opportunity to share in the success of the firm.