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Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street Advisory Board Vacancy

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Gainesville CRA Receives Capital Projects/Beautification Award from Florida Redevelopment Association

Each year the FRA recognizes outstanding efforts by redevelopment agencies throughout the state.

Gainesville CRA Releases FY 2017 Annual Report

Each year, the Gainesville CRA releases an annual report of activities and finances for the previous fiscal year.

Open Call for Memories of Fifth Ave/Pleasant Street

The Heritage Trail will educate and celebrate the accomplishments of a neighborhood that endured through a pivotal time in history, and will tell the stories of individuals and the community that have gone untold for decades.

Important Notice: CRA Building Closed for Maintenance

Staff members can be reached on their mobile phones during this time, or by calling the Bo Diddley Plaza kiosk at (352)377-5444.

The CRA is Seeking Advisory Board Members!

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency is seeking members for its following boards: Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (2) and Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street Redevelopment Advisory Board (2).

Construction of Merieux Facility at Cornerstone Has Begun!

Cornerstone is a commercial focused mixed-use complex with space for up to ten new buildings, aiming to retain GTEC graduates and attract new businesses to the area.

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center to Receive Cultural Heritage Award

The A Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center was selected to receive the Florida Redevelopment Association’s (FRA) Roy F Kenzie award for Cultural Enhancement.

Heartwood Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held October 11

Heartwood, located at 1717 SE 8th Avenue, is a new, 15 acre neighborhood located in the heart of East Gainesville.

Depot Park is Recognized at the International Making Cities Livable Conference

Depot Park was selected for the final jury for Public Places for Community, Democratic Dialogue, Health, and Equity.