Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA)

About the GCRA

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) is a 10-year (2019-2029), city-administered program funded by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County. The GCRA leads long-term, place-based revitalization efforts across Gainesville. It focuses on transformational projects to enhance economic opportunity, housing, infrastructure and neighborhood identity.

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.