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City of Gainesville seeks contractors, lenders for resource fairs

Published on April 14, 2026

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area is seeking licensed contractors and area lenders to participate in upcoming resources fairs. The events are designed to connect them with property owners who are eligible to apply for funding through the 8th Avenue & Waldo Economic Development Incentive Program.

Construction starts on The Streatery downtown

Published on April 13, 2026

Road repair and renovations to The Streatery are underway. Construction is expected to last through October to transform the designated downtown corridor into a curbless, pedestrian-only street for hosting art and music festivals, farmers markets and other events. Crews are fencing off areas in two phases as they replace underground electrical, water and stormwater infrastructure.

City's FY2026 budget earns national award for excellence

Published on April 03, 2026

The Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the city's FY2026 budget affirms its quality as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communication tool that meets the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

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Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Renovation of City Hall Plaza is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 14. Project updates will be posted regularly to this webpage.

Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

Events

Eco Buddies

April 14, 2026

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes!

Barnyard Buddies

April 15, 2026

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., September through May.

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

April 16, 2026

Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

Financial Intelligence: Managing Your Business by the Numbers

April 16, 2026

Join our hands-on workshop designed specifically for small business owners who want to understand, manage, and master their financials — no accounting degree required!

Farm and Forest Friends

April 17, 2026

Venture through the woods and onto the farm as we learn and explore! Begin your journey meeting one of our friendly classroom animals, then follow your guide as we learn about the birds, bugs and plants on our way to help the farm animals with their morning feed!

Free Fridays Concert Series

April 17, 2026

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R&B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

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City Meetings & Agendas

Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

Building & Development

Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

News

City of Gainesville seeks contractors, lenders for resource fairs

Construction starts on The Streatery downtown

City's FY2026 budget earns national award for excellence

Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Eco Buddies

Barnyard Buddies

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Financial Intelligence: Managing Your Business by the Numbers

Farm and Forest Friends

Free Fridays Concert Series

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

Wild Spaces & Public Places

Explore Gainesville

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