About the CRA

Awards CRA has Received

CRA’s dedication to and investment in Gainesville’s urban core has generated both local and widespread recognition.

APA Florida Project Award

  • 2009 Award of Merit for Oustanding Achievement in Neighborhood Planning
    Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street

Aurora Award

  • 2011 Southeast Building Conference’s design competition
    CRA office building

Florida Redevelopment Association Roy F. Kenzie Awards:

  • 2010 Outstanding Rehab, Renovation or Reuse Project
    Bethel Station - Adaptive Reuse
  • 2008 Planning Studies
    Southeast Gainesville Initiative
  • 2006 Creative Organizational Development & Funding Program
    Transformation Incentive Program
  • 2006 Outstanding Rehab, Renovation or Mixed-Use Project
    Model Block
  • 2005 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification
    University Avenue Interim Improvements
  • 2005 Management Programs & Creative Partnerships
    Model Block Program Partnerships
  • 2005 Festivals/Special Events/Entertainment/Cultural Enhancement
    Out To Lunch Plaza Concert Series
  • 2005 Outstanding New Building Project
    Regent’s Park

Keep Alachua County Beautiful:

  • 2004 Silver Award for Outstanding Achievement by Government
    Renaissance Lights on University Avenue

City Beautification Awards:

  • 2011 Institutional Facilities
    Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Office and Commercial Building
  • 2011 Commercial and Retail Businesses
    Hawthorne Road Café
  • 2011 Open Spaces
    Haisley Lynch Park
    Northwest 5th Avenue Streetscape
    7th Avenue Streetscape
    8th Avenue Streetscape
    East University Avenue Landscaped Medians
    Model Block Homes
  • 2010 Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
    Bethel Station
  • 2010 Public Open Spaces and Neighborhood Entryways
    Eastside Gateway
  • 2010 Outstanding Commercial Award
    Hampton Inn & Suites
  • 2008 Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
    Rush Law Office/Baldwin House
  • 2008 Apartment & Condominiums
    Camden Court
    Regents Park – Phase 2
  • 2008 Excellence in Public Open Spaces
    NW 5th Avenue Tot Lot
    SW 5th Avenue Pocket Park
  • 2008 Façade
    Bartlett Building
    B’nai Israel Cemetery
  • 2008 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification 
    University Avenue Interim Improvements
  • 2008 Capital Projects/Physical Improvements/Beautification 
    University Avenue Interim Improvements
  • 2005 Bronze Award for Excellence in Commercial & Retail Business
    Friedman Building
  • 2003 Outstanding Achievement Awards
    NW 17th Street Streetscape
    Compactor Demonstration Project
  • 2003 Silver Award for Excellence in Restoration & Adaptive Reuse
    House at 407 NW 8th Street
  • 2001 Silver Award for Excellence in Parks, Recreational Areas, Landscaping Features, Retention/Detention Ponds
    Downtown Community Plaza Site Furnishings
  • 2000 Outstanding Achievement
    Union Street Station
  • 2000 Gold Award for Excellence in Pedestrian, Bicycle, Transits & Parking Facilities
    NW 16th Model Streetscape
  • 2000 Bronze Award for Excellence in Commercial & Retail Business
    404 SE 2nd Street
    The Strand Salon & Day Spa
Historic Gainesville:
  • 2006 Preservation Award
    Model Block Home – 408 NW 4th Street