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Project Opportunities

Are you interested in redevelopment with the CRA? Do you want to be a part of building vibrant communities?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, then please see our list of current project opportunities.  If you have any additional questions with regards to these opportunities please contact our office.  Please check back periodically for more opportunities.

Current Opportunities Available

Request for Information (RFI)

DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE FACILITY

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) requests a letter of interest from parties interested in developing a proposed hotel and conference center in Downtown Gainesville, Florida. The CRA is proposing a conference center/hotel for Alachua County’s (the County) “Capital Projects that Promote Tourism” request. The proposed development will contain a publicly-owned, multi-level conference center with highly flexible space, a privately-owned, full service hotel and potentially, street-level retail. If awarded by the County, the project will utilize funding generated from the County’s hotel bed tax, up to $7 Million. For the full description of this RFI please follow this link DOWNTOWN HOTEL AND CONFERENCE FACILITY.

Invitation to Bid (ITB)
None at this time

Request for Proposals (RFP)
None at this time

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
None at this time

Programs Available

Grafitti Abatement Programs

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is offering a matching grant as an incentive to business owners and owners of building to clean extensive graffiti within the Eastside, Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street and College Park University Heights Redevelopment Area. Each façade will be eligible for a maximum of up to $1,000. Please click on the redevelopment area of which you have interest to view the entire program and receive an application. Program currently on HOLD !

College Park University Heights
Downtown
Eastside

 

Eastside Redevelopment Area Existing Commercial Building Facade Grant Program

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has just recently launched the Existing Commercial Building Façade Grant Program for the Eastside Redevelopment Area. This matching grant provides financial assistance for eligible building and business owners who wish to improve the façade (storefront) of their business located in the Eastside Redevelopment Area.

With the anticipated addition of new redevelopment projects and enhancements to public streets, now is the perfect time to make improvements to the exterior of your storefront. Façade improvements are a great way to enhance your business and improve the overall appearance of the neighborhood. Program Currently on HOLD!

Program Details and Application

 

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