Housing Opportunity Project 2021/2022
by the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area
You’re invited to a workshop Thursday, June 2, 2022 to design housing and community space on two City-owned lots in Porters Quarters and Pleasant Street neighborhoods.
Workshop Details:
For questions or comments, contact GCRA Project Manager Chelsea Bakaitis at bakaitisch@cityofgainesville.org or 352-674-6671
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Who we are
The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) is a department of the City of Gainesville. Our mission is to invest in previously underserved areas of Gainesville. We are guided by a 10-year plan and the goals include improving the quality of life for our neighbors and supporting our local economy. We do this through:
- Renewing our urban areas
- Supporting small, local, and diverse businesses
We are hosting a community workshop Thursday, June 2, 2022 to concept designs for Porters Quarters and Pleasant Street lots. Let's grow our neighborhood together.
This is a follow-up from the workshop series we hosted Summer/Fall 2021:
Who we are
The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) is a department of the City of Gainesville. Our mission is to invest in previously underserved areas of Gainesville. We are guided by a 10-year plan and the goals include improving the quality of life for our neighbors and supporting our local economy. We do this through:
- Renewing our urban areas
- Supporting small, local, and diverse businesses
What we are working on
We are building new homes 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!
Chelsea Bakaitis, Project Manager
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
