Government + PoliticsGainesville selects chief operating officer to fill city manager role Seth Johnson Sep 4, 2025Persons to start in October.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive Seth Johnson Aug 22, 2025The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Government + PoliticsGainesville launches free accessory dwelling unit plans, starts to build its own Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2025Free plans designed to lower barrier for ADU creation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery” Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2024Project expected to start construction in late 2025.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program Seth Johnson Jul 25, 2024Infrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy Seth Johnson Jul 22, 2024Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
NewsGainesville climbing gym to expand by Depot Park Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2023The Knot aims to finalize land sale in 2024.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2023Two neighborhood workshops set.
Local NewsGNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to revitalize downtown power district Seth Johnson Mar 28, 2023Mayor hopes to see action in 2024.
Government + PoliticsLandlords voice opposition to city inspection program Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
Government + PoliticsGainesville postpones zoning meeting Seth Johnson Jul 10, 2022Commission will discuss code changes at future date.
Local NewsGainesville to put zoning changes on schedule Camille Broadway Jun 22, 2022Workshop overflowed with opponents to plans.