In the heart of Tampa’s Gasworx, beneath the Florida sun and the watchful shadows of old Ybor City, something fresh, urban, and sustainable is about to bloom. Duckweed Urban Grocery, the name that’s become synonymous with local pride and eco-conscious living, is opening its sixth location—and this time, it’s finding a home in one of Tampa’s most ambitious urban projects: Gasworx.
Set to open before the year’s end at La Unión Residence & Social Hall, 1720 Nick Nuccio Parkway, this small-format grocery store isn’t just adding groceries to the shelves—it’s adding soul to the neighborhood.
The Roots of Duckweed Urban Grocery
Since 2011, Duckweed has been more than just a corner store. It’s become a staple in Tampa’s urban culture, known for its curated selection, its commitment to sustainability, and for putting the spotlight on Tampa Bay suppliers. With locations spanning Downtown Tampa, Davis Islands, Channel District, Westshore, Noho Square, and St. Pete, Duckweed has grown with intention—each store a carefully placed brushstroke on the city’s canvas.
But this latest venture into Gasworx isn’t just expansion—it’s evolution.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the Gasworx community,” said Pavan Pediredla, president of Duckweed. “It’s the perfect marriage of progressive urban planning and Tampa’s rich local identity.”
Gasworx: The Urban Dream Comes Alive
Gasworx isn’t your typical redevelopment project. Fifty acres of vision, construction, and reinvention, led by local developer Darryl Shaw, this project is transforming the seam between Ybor City and the Channel District. Since 2021, it’s been a quiet but powerful rumble—an underground current reshaping the surface of Tampa.
From the La Unión Residence, already opened, to two multi-family buildings in the works and a central marketplace and office tower rising from the ground, Gasworx is the kind of place where stories begin—and Duckweed is poised to be one of its cornerstone chapters.
You can follow the Gasworx project’s progress and updates on their official site and on Instagram or Facebook.
Why This Location Matters
This isn’t just another store—it’s a strategic placement. Duckweed will sit next to one of Gasworx’s future residential towers, planned for completion by the end of next year. That means one thing: community synergy. Duckweed won’t just serve the neighborhood; it’ll shape it.
For residents, it means waking up and walking just a few steps to a store that stocks locally roasted coffee, handmade pasta, organic produce, and maybe even the obscure vegan snack you didn’t know you loved yet.
For Tampa, it’s a reminder that small-scale urban grocery stores can make a big impact—especially when they reflect the identity of the city itself.
Sustainability with Every Shelf
Duckweed is built on values—not just variety. Every product that hits the shelf is chosen with intention, eco-awareness, and community impact in mind. Think zero-waste options, Tampa-sourced goods, and a staff that probably knows your name and your usual order.
That’s what makes Duckweed more than a business. It’s a breathing, shopping, sustainable local ecosystem.
And in the rising steel and glass of Gasworx, where modern living meets historic ground, Duckweed is a natural fit.
Stay up to date with Duckweed’s evolving story at their official website or catch sneak peeks and community updates via Instagram and Facebook.
Tampa’s Tomorrow, One Store at a Time
Gasworx is becoming more than just a place to live—it’s becoming a way to live. A way that supports local businesses, celebrates Tampa’s flavor, and carves out community spaces that are walkable, livable, and rooted in sustainability.
And Duckweed Urban Grocery? It’s the heartbeat of that vision.
As construction cranes swing and foundations set in place, one thing is certain: when the doors of Duckweed open in Gasworx later this year, they won’t just open into a store—they’ll open into a future Tampa has been waiting for.
Want to See What’s Next?
This is just the beginning. More residential buildings, marketplaces, and community hubs are rising from the soil of Tampa’s urban core.
What if the future of grocery stores wasn’t big-box—but community-built?
What if sustainability could taste like your favorite local honey and smell like fresh herbs grown just down the block?
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