Title
Historic Neighborhood Signage (B)
Explanation
This is an item to identify historically black neighborhoods in the City of Gainesville. It is important to remember and honor the City’s past and its culture and diversity. This proposal would identify streets in historically black neighborhoods by denoting the name of the neighborhood on the bottom of the street name sign. These signs would look similar to the historic district signs with the exception that the name of the neighborhood will be on the bottom of the sign instead of the historic street name.
Strategic Plan Connection: Goal 1 - Equitable Community - Building Equity and Inclusivity - this project preserves the historical characteristics of some of Gainesville’s oldest neighborhoods. Goal 3 - A Great Place to Live & Experience - Revitalize eastside neighborhoods with expanded and upgraded housing, well maintained and upgraded city infrastructure and more neighborhood businesses serving the daily needs of neighbors.
Fiscal Note
It is estimated that this project will cost $350,000.
Recommendation:
The General Policy Committee hear a presentation, discuss, and take any action deemed appropriate.