About the GCRA
The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) is the city’s economic development department guided by a 10-year Reinvestment Plan(PDF, 129MB). Our work is supported by a joint interlocal agreement(PDF, 423KB) between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County.
Our mission is to drive economic growth by investing in the GCRA reinvestment boundary to revitalize the urban core and enhance the quality of life for our community. We focus on strengthening the local economy by creating jobs and fostering sustainable development.
The GCRA reports to the chief operating officer, is governed by the City Commission, and is guided by two citizen advisory boards: the GCRA Advisory Board and the Downtown Advisory Board.