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Update on Redevelopment Projects and Development Agreements (NB)
Explanation
Staff has been asked to provide an update on referrals, several redevelopment projects and development agreements under review. This update is a sampling of the many projects underway by the CRA, and is not a complete list.
Project Updates:
Southeast Gainesville Redevelopment Initiative –Wilson-Miller has provided an initial draft for a SEGRI Special Area Plan (SAP). This document has been circulated amongst CRA and City staff for input and comment. Additionally, CRA staff met with Southeast Gainesville’s neighborhood leaders on January 17th to discuss SEGRI implementation and the proposed SAP. The meeting was well attended and response from the stakeholders was generally positive. A larger public meeting with residents, CRA staff, and Wilson-Miller is scheduled for February 13th at TB McPherson.
SW 2nd Avenue Master Plan – Work has begun on this engineering, site planning, and market analysis. The consultant has met with the CPUH advisory board and is in the process of interpreting data and assessing stakeholders. The project will involve a large level of stakeholder involvement. Staff will continue to provide updates as this study progresses.
NW 1st Avenue Lighting – Construction/installation of the five new Domus fixtures is scheduled to begin in early February. The fixtures will be a continuation of similar lighting in the area and will be located between NW 19th and 20th Streets.
CPUH and Downtown Parking Studies – The selection committee ranked top respondents on January 30th. A final decision is anticipated for February, following oral presentations from the top candidates.
Gainesville Responsible Hospitality Partnership – GPD has released statistics relating to underage drinking violations for the 4th quarter of 2008. Three GRHP members, all located in the Downtown hospitality district, exceeded the Partnership’s 12-violation ma...
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