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Gainesville CRA details Cornerstone buildout, GTech overhaul and 8th & Waldo incentive plan

Joint meeting of the City of Gainesville, Alachua County Commission, and Alachua County School Board · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The GCRA reported FY2025 accomplishments including Cornerstone infrastructure, downtown grants and a downtown ambassador program; FY2026 priorities include a GTech refurbishment to support micro‑offices and entrepreneur supports, Cornerstone market/pop‑up concepts and an 8th & Waldo neighborhood incentive program.

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (GCRA) presented its FY2025 annual report and FY2026 work plan, highlighting completed Cornerstone infrastructure, downtown placemaking grants and a suite of proposed initiatives aimed at supporting small firms and neighborhood revitalization.

Director Rick Smith summarized wins for the year — Cornerstone infrastructure work, downtown business improvement grants and a new downtown ambassador program — and previewed priorities: a GTech refurbishment to create smaller, private office suites and…

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