Housing Opportunity Project
City of Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area and Housing & Community Development Departments
Porters Quarters Workshop (scroll down for Pleasant Street Workshop)
You’re invited to a workshop Thursday, November 3, 2022 to visualize affordable residential and community space on a City-Owned lot in Porters Quarters!
The lot being developed is located at 405 SW 5th Avenue. Initial community discussions were held November 2021. The upcoming workshop will discuss:
- Porters Quarters community values
- a conceptual vision and site design
- how to move development forward in an equitable way
Workshop Details:
Pleasant Street Workshop (scroll up for Porters Quarters Workshop)
You’re invited to a workshop Monday, October 24, 2022 to visualize affordable residential and community space on a City-Owned lot in Pleasant Street!
The project area is 414 NW 5th Ave. Initial community discussions were held November 2021. The upcoming workshop will discuss:
- Pleasant Street community values
- a conceptual vision and site design
- how to move development forward in an equitable way
Workshop Details:
For questions or comments, contact GCRA Project Manager Chelsea Bakaitis at bakaitisch@cityofgainesville.org or 352-674-6671
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Public comments on the draft plan "Building Blocks: A Plan for community-based development in Pleasant Street and Porters Quarters will be accepted Feb. 8- Feb. 21st. The GCRA Advisory Board will meet Feb. 21st to review the draft plan; members of the public are invited to attend and share their comments.
You may also comment by emailing: info@gainesvillecra.com or calling (352) 393-8200. To obtain a paper copy of the Plan visit the Housing and Community Development Department at the Thomas Center, Building B (306 NE 6th Ave.). Download a PDF of the Plan by clicking this link.
Who we are
The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) and Housing and Community Development (HCD) are departments of the City of Gainesville. The GCRA's mission is to invest in previously underserved areas of Gainesville. Similarly, HCD works to revitalize neighborhoods and increase affordable housing opportunities for both owners and renters.
What we are working on
We are proposing to build new affordable homes and commercial space in the Porters Quarters and Pleasant Street neighborhoods. Our aim is to build homes that:
- Meet the needs of Porters and Pleasant Street communities
- Prevent the displacement of existing neighbors
How to get involved
We invite our neighbors to collaborate with us on this project. We would like to hear from current and prospective neighbors from these two communities. There are two ways to get involved in this project.
1. Contact the Team
Contact the project manager by email, text, or phone to learn about the project and share your voice. We want to hear from you!
Office (352) 393-8200
Email info@gainesvillecra.com
Email info@gainesvillecra.com
2. Sign-up for email updates.
Fill out the form below to receive updates about upcoming project events and opportunities to collaborate.
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The Project Locations
Learn about the property and location of the GCRA's redevelopment sites (click the aerial image to access the property survey).
The Sites
Learn about the property and location of the GCRA's redevelopment sites (click the aerial image to access the property survey).
Porters
Size: 0.297 acres
Owner: City of Gainesville
Zoning: Public Services and Operations (PS)
Annexed: 1869
Owner: City of Gainesville
Zoning: Public Services and Operations (PS)
Annexed: 1869
Pleasant Street
Size: 0.386 acres
Owner: City of Gainesville
Zoning: Urban 6 (U6)
Annexed: 1869
Owner: City of Gainesville
Zoning: Urban 6 (U6)
Annexed: 1869
Project Resources
Access resources to deepen your project knowledge and participation.
Wall Street isn’t to blame for the chaotic housing market
Vox
Building a Home in the U.S. Has Never Been More Expensive
Bloomberg
Why So Many American Homes Are Flimsy
Cheddar
Land Trust Creates Living Opportunities in Winter Park Area
Spectrum News 13
Neighborhoods as Community Assets: The Porters Community
City of Gainesville
Gentrification Explained
The Urban Displacement Project
