Commission backs Oak Park redevelopment, authorizes mayor to send HUD support letter
Apr 2, 2026
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously authorized the mayor to send a letter supporting the Gainesville Housing Authority's application to HUD to dispose and rehabilitate the Oak Park public housing site. GHA said the redevelopment would gut-and-rebuild 101 units at an estimated $38—9 million and provide relocation assistance and return rights for residents.
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The Gainesville City Commission on April 2 unanimously authorized the mayor to send a letter of support to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the disposition and redevelopment of the Oak Park public housing site at 100 Northeast Eighth Avenue.
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