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CRA Project Summary (NB)
Explanation
As a regular informational item on CRA agendas, Staff provides a brief update on selected referrals, redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This monthly update is typically a limited sampling of the CRA’s many on-going projects, as opposed to a complete list.
CRA Wide
Economic Development Finance - Staff continues to market the Grow Gainesville Fund and Capital Access Program to business owners and financial institutions. Staff is in the research and development phase of additional economic development programs.
Eastside
GTEC–CRA staff has begun the planning phases of building renovations, grounds improvements and programming improvements at GTEC.
1717 SE 8th Avenue Redevelopment – In November 2010 the CRA contracted with Perkins & Will a firm specializing in Architecture, Urban Design, Planning and Strategy to complete a three phase analysis of the redevelopment site. This work includes a strategic analysis which will aid in identifying the appropriate project team, and strategic framework which will help staff create the guidelines for moving forward with the vision of the project. Staff is developing an RFQ for design and development of the site.
Exterior Paint Program- Staff is currently accepting paint program applications; this includes marketing and distributing applications to interested parties. Special focus will be placed on 8th Avenue & Waldo Road corridor.
Hawthorne Road Café - Staff has executed a lease agreement with an option to purchase with Southern Charm and Pie Factory to operate the café as a contemporary southern influenced restaurant. The next step is for the tenant to begin their interior build-out of the café. Construction is proposed to take 6-8 weeks from commencement.
Downtown
SW 3rd Street Improvements – Utility, roadway, and sidewalk construction is largely complete, and the corridor is reopened to normal tr...
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