Awards
Raising the Bar for Urban Revitalization
The Gainesville CRA has earned recognition both globally and regionally for its ambitious redevelopment efforts.
National & International Awards
International Economic Development Council
2015 Bronze small cities award
Project: creative FY2014 Annual Report
American Planning Association (APA) - Economic Development Division
2012 Donald E. Hunter Excellence in Economic Development Planning Award
Project: Innovation Square
American Public Works Association (APWA)
2015 Project of the Year
Project: SW 9th Street at Innovation Square
Project of the Year (Transportation, structures under $5 Million)
Project: Depot Avenue Rail-Trail Pedestrian Bridge
International Making Cities Livable
2017 Honorable Mention, Public Places for Community, Democratic Dialogue, Health and Equity
Project: Depot Park
Regional Awards
Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA)
2019 Roy F. Kenzie Award - Annual Report
Project: 2018 Annual Report
2018 Roy F. Kenzie Award for Capital Projects/Beautification
Project: NW 1st Ave Streetscape Project/More in Midtown
2017 Roy F. Kenzie Award for Cultural Enhancement
Project: A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center
2015 “Out of the Box” Award
Project: SW 5th Avenue Porters Community Project
2013 Transportation/Transit Enhancement
Project: Depot Avenue Rail-Trail Pedestrian Overpass
2012 President's Award and "Out of the Box" Award
Project: Innovation Square
2010 Outstanding Rehab, Renovation or Reuse Project
Project: Bethel Station - Adaptive Reuse
2008 Planning Studies
Project: Southeast Gainesville Initiative
2006 Creative Organizational Development & Funding Program
Project: Transformation Incentive Program
2006 Outstanding Rehab, Renovation or Mixed-Use Project
Project: Model Block
2005 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification
Project: University Avenue Interim Improvements
2005 Management Programs & Creative Partnerships
Project: Model Block Program Partnerships
2005 Festivals/Special Events/Entertainment/Cultural Enhancement
Project: Out To Lunch Plaza Concert Series
2005 Outstanding New Building Project
Project: Regent’s Park
Urban Land Institute of North Central Florida (ULI)
2015 Judge’s Choice Award
Project: Hawthorne Road Café (Southern Charm Kitchen)
2018 Award for Excellence, Public Sector/nonprofit
Project: Depot Park
Northwest Florida Chapter – American Institute of Architects (AIA)
2017 Honor Award of Excellence
Project: Bo Diddley Plaza
2015 Award of Excellence for Unbuilt Design
Project: Bo Diddley Plaza renovations
Florida Chapter - American Public Works Association (APWA)
2015 Project of the Year
Project: SW 9th Street at Innovation Square
Project of the Year (Structures under $5 Million)
Project: Depot Avenue Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge
Project of the Year (Historical Restoration/Preservation under $5 Million)
Project: The Depot Building
Florida Chapter - American Institute of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
2015 FASLA Award of Merit
Project: SW 9th Street at Innovation Square
2015 FASLA Sustainability Honor
Project: SW 9th Street at Innovation Square
Associated General Contractors of America
2014 Build Florida award (building construction, $2M - $10M category)
Project: Historic Depot Building Rehabilitation
Aurora Award
2013 Southeast Building Conference Design Competition
Project: Power District Catalyst Building
2011 Southeast Building Conference Design Competition
Project: CRA office building
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.
2013 Outstanding Achievement in Restoration/Rehabilitation Category
Project: Gainesville Depot
2013 Outstanding Achievement in Green Buildings Category
Project: Gainesville Depot
2012 Florida Preservation Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Adaptive Reuse
Project: Bethel Gas Station
Local Awards
City Beautification Awards
2017 Excellence in Design - Renovation and Adaptive Reuse
Project: Historic Depot Building
2017 Outstanding Environmental Award
Project: Depot Park/Bicycle Memorial
2012 Entryway and Public Open Spaces
Project: Southwest 3rd Street Renovation, Southwest 12th Street Renovation, Southwest 13th Street Renovation, Downtown Signature Landscaping, Lincoln Middle & Williams Elementary Schools Decorative Fencing
2013 Uniquely Gainesville
Project: Southwest 13th Street Overpass
2013 Restoration, Revitalization & Adaptive Reuse
Project: Catalyst Building
2011 Institutional Facilities
Project: Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Office and Commercial Building
2011 Commercial and Retail Businesses
Project: Hawthorne Road Café
2011 Open Spaces
Project: Haisley Lynch Park, Northwest 5th Avenue Streetscape, 7th Avenue Streetscape, 8th Avenue Streetscape, , East University Avenue Landscaped Medians, Model Block Homes
2010 Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
Project: Bethel Station
2010 Public Open Spaces and Neighborhood Entryways
Project: Eastside Gateway
2010 Outstanding Commercial Award
Project: Hampton Inn & Suites
2008 Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
Project: Rush Law Office/Baldwin House
2008 Apartment & Condominiums
Project: Camden Court, Regents Park – Phase 2
2008 Excellence in Public Open Spaces
Project: NW 5th Avenue Tot Lot, SW 5th Avenue Pocket Park
2008 Façade
Project: Bartlett Building, B’nai Israel Cemetery
2008 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification
Project: University Avenue Interim Improvements
2008 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification
Project: University Avenue Interim Improvements
2005 Bronze Award for Excellence in Commercial & Retail Business
Project: Friedman Building
2003 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Project: NW 17th Street Streetscape, Compactor Demonstration Project
2003 Silver Award for Excellence in Restoration & Adaptive Reuse
Project: House at 407 NW 8th Street
2001 Silver Award for Excellence in Parks, Recreational Areas, Landscaping Features, Retention/Detention Ponds
Project: Downtown Community Plaza Site Furnishings
2000 Outstanding Achievement
Project: Union Street Station
2000 Gold Award for Excellence in Pedestrian, Bicycle, Transits & Parking Facilities
Project: NW 16th Model Streetscape
2000 Bronze Award for Excellence in Commercial & Retail Business
Project: 404 SE 2nd Street, The Strand Salon & Day Spa
Gainesville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation
2015 ADDY Public sector, creative
Project: FY2014 Annual Report
Keep Alachua County Beautiful
2004 Silver Award for Outstanding Achievement by Government
Project: Renaissance Lights on University Avenue
Historic Gainesville
2006 Preservation Award
Project: Model Block Home – 408 NW 4th Street
Florida Chapter – American Planning Association (APA) Project Award
2009 Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Neighborhood Planning
Project: Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street
Aurora Award
2013 Southeast Building Conference Design Competition
Project: Power District Catalyst Building
2011 Southeast Building Conference Design Competition
Project: 802 NW 5th Avenue Commercial Building (CRA office building)
Florida Native Plant Society
2012 Award of Excellence-Institutional
Project: Haisley Lynch Park