Title
Update on Redevelopment Projects and Development Agreements (B)
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 received input from City staff, CRA staff, neighborhood leaders, and the general public. Using this information, the consultant has prepared a revised draft of the SEGRI special area plan. This document will also undergo review, comment and refinement as we move towards a final version of the proposed SAP.
SW 2nd Avenue Master Plan – BBPC is in the process of assessing both market and infrastructure capacity within the study area. Prelimary findings should be completed by the end of March, and a workshop with stakeholders is anticipated for the first week in May, in order to gain valuable feedback as the process continues to move forward.
NW 1st Avenue Lighting – Due to unexpected emergency repairs needed throughout the City in February, construction on this project was not able to commence as originally scheduled. Work on the project will now begin the first week of March.
CPUH and Downtown Parking Studies – Oral presentations from the top ranked respondents were held the first week of March. Rich & Associates was selected as the top ranked team for this project.
Gainesville Responsible Hospitality Partnership – GRHP continues to work with Greek students to formalize support for the Partnership. GRHP will also be reaching out to other student and professional groups at UF.
GRU Site Master Plan – The TUFF/Lord Aeck Sargent team is formulating ideas for a development plan. A workshop is to discuss their findings is anticipated for April.
Hampton Inn/Lot 9 Redevelopment – Building permit has been approved, foundation work is underway.
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