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CRA Project Summary February 2019 (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 Multi-District
Economic Development: CRA Staff is currently looking to partner with developers or businesses interested in investing in the CRA redevelopment districts. Please contact CRA Director, Sarah Vidal, at vidalsc@cityofgainesville.org for more details. Key priorities include: Heartwood neighborhood (15.1-acre residential neighborhood), Cornerstone (13-acre commercial site), Innovation Square (17-acre mixed use site), and the Power District (17-acre mixed use site).
Façade Grant Program: The Façade Grant program is a competitive matching reimbursement grant incentive that is designed to encourage reinvestment in building facades, specifically those located on highly visible target corridors within each district.
Residential Paint Voucher Program: The Residential Paint Program is available in three CRA redevelopment districts (ERAB, FAPS, DRAB) and provides applicants financial support for paint preparation such as pressure washing as well as paint and supplies of up to $750 to be used for the exterior painting of their home.
Eastside Redevelopment Advisory Board (ERAB)
Cornerstone Phase 1 Development, Project Manager, Andrew Meeker: Construction of the Phase 1 Infrastructure Site Improvements is substantially complete with the exception of the areas immediately adjacent to the Merieux building development. Concept Companies construction on the Merieux building is well underway with ...
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