A downtown Tampa skyline view showing the ONE Tampa tower rising with multiple completed concrete levels and an active tower crane above, reflecting steady vertical construction progress for this EB5 project.

ONE Tampa December 2025 Construction Update

ONE Tampa is a 42-story luxury residential tower rising in downtown Tampa, Florida. Featuring 225 residences, retail space, and premium amenities, the tower will become Tampa’s tallest residential building once completed. As a fully subscribed EB-5 project, ONE Tampa demonstrates the successful execution of large-scale luxury development in collaboration with Kolter and EB5AN, delivering measurable results in both construction progress and economic impact.

Construction Progress

Construction momentum carried through November and into early December with steady vertical advancement and multiple key structural completions.

Vertical structural work progressed efficiently throughout the month. The team completed both pours for Level 12 and Level 14, and preparation is underway for the upcoming pours on Level 15. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing risers have now been installed through Levels 9 and 10, and CMU wall installation continues on Levels 5 and 6. These coordinated milestones keep the tower’s upward progress on track as ONE Tampa continues to rise over downtown.

A close-up of conduit and MEP systems laid across a concrete deck at ONE Tampa, with crews preparing for a major slab pour as part of ongoing structural work on the EB5 development.

A construction worker smoothing fresh concrete on a newly formed staircase inside ONE Tampa, illustrating interior structural progress on the EB5 tower.

Construction crews leveling freshly poured concrete on an upper-level deck of ONE Tampa, with downtown buildings in the background showing active vertical progress on the EB5 project.

Large mechanical and plumbing lines installed along concrete columns inside ONE Tampa, highlighting advancing interior MEP work within the EB5 project tower.

The exterior of ONE Tampa showing multiple finished balcony slabs and ongoing masonry work, capturing significant mid-tower construction progress on the EB5 development.

Job Creation Progress for ONE Tampa

As of November 30, 2025, Kolter has spent approximately $68 million in EB-5-eligible development activities, generating more than 838 qualifying jobs, including 385 direct and 452 indirect positions. This represents enough jobs to support the first 83 EB-5 investors in the project. Additional job creation is expected as construction progresses through the tower’s upper floors.

The Importance of Job Creation for EB-5 Investors

Under EB-5 program rules, each investor must support the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. When investors complete their conditional residency period, USCIS evaluates whether the required jobs were actually produced. Because of this, a project’s job creation trajectory directly influences investor security and immigration outcomes.

Some EB-5 offerings on the market have not yet begun construction, increasing the risk that insufficient spending could jeopardize future job counts. ONE Tampa avoids this issue through an expenditure guaranty provided by Kolter, ensuring that all EB-5 capital is directed toward qualifying development activities. This structure reinforces strong job creation performance and supports investors on the path to permanent residency.

Condominium Sales

Buyer interest remains robust, with 122 residences sold to date. Buyers submit non-refundable deposits totaling 25% of the purchase price, contributing to substantial presale revenue and providing strong financial support for the development.

Experienced Developer

Kolter remains one of the largest private developers in the United States. Since its founding in 1997, the company has developed thousands of residential units, hotel rooms, and land projects, totaling over $37 billion in value.

Kolter’s track record in EB-5 projects is strong, with all prior loans either repaid or in good standing. The developer’s urban condominium division, Kolter Urban, focuses on luxury towers in prime waterfront, water-view, and downtown locations. These developments consistently offer residents premium amenities and enhance long-term community value.

ONE Tampa follows the pattern of six comparable urban EB-5 loan projects in Florida. In collaboration with EB5AN, Kolter has developed the following luxury condominium towers:

Each of these previous EB-5 projects was completed on schedule and within budget, with all condominium units sold, often fully presold before construction concluded. EB-5 funds in these developments have either been fully repaid or remain in good standing, reflecting Kolter’s consistent track record of successful project execution.

Independent Regional Center

EB5AN remains the independent regional center for ONE Tampa. With a focus on investor protection and compliance, EB5AN structures strong, low-risk EB-5 projects with predictable job creation and transparent reporting.

A street-level view of ONE Tampa’s lower floors with active façade work and scaffolding in place, demonstrating continued structural and exterior development for the EB5 project.

Ongoing Progress and Related Projects

ONE Tampa’s construction progress, combined with advancing job creation and strong sales, reflects the consistency and execution that define Kolter and EB5AN’s long-standing collaboration.

Investors seeking projects with a similar profile may consider Spring Haven and Terra Ceia, both Kolter-developed and EB5AN-sponsored communities offering comparable structure, quality, and job creation performance.

More than 2,700 families from over 70 countries have selected EB-5 projects sponsored by EB5AN regional centers. Our expert team has more than a decade of experience and offers clients first-rate, low-risk EB-5 regional center projects with a 100% USCIS project approval rate.

If you would like to know more about your EB-5 investment options, book a free call with our expert team today.

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