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CRA Project Summary March 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
Future of the Gainesville CRA: City and CRA Staff are working with County Staff on finalizing the agreement with the County to set up the framework for the "10-year Plan" to go out of business. As part of these efforts, CRA Leadership is working on filling vacancies on the CRA Team. A focus will be on applicants that have experience with small business development, housing and economic development to help lead the agency towards more robust programming in these areas. As part of the upcoming transitions and efforts that must be undertaken to move the Agency in a new direction; CRA Staff is reviewing all of its current programs to identify which need revision or sun-setting and what new programs would best benefit the needs of the Districts.
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...
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