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Dan Zhu, Ph.D., selected as city's first Chief Climate Officer

Published on January 31, 2023

The City of Gainesville is pleased to announce the selection of Dan Zhu, Ph.D., as its first Chief Climate Officer. Zhu moves into this new position from the Department of Sustainable Development, where she has worked since January 2022.

Gainesville chosen to participate in 2024 LEED for Cities program

Published on May 02, 2024

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has selected the City of Gainesville as one of 12 city governments nationwide to participate in its 2024 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program.

Office of Resiliency

Published on March 31, 2025

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

Departments

Published on March 14, 2023

Browse a listing of General Government's departments and agencies.

Climate Action News June-July 2023

Published on July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 - University of Florida sustainability tourJune 2, 2023 - Alachua County Climate FairJune 4, 2023 - Seminar at United Church of GainesvilleJune 10, 2023 - Carbon reduction through planting trees

City receives federal award to fund local energy-efficiency upgrades

Published on March 06, 2024

The City of Gainesville has been named the recipient of an $189,820 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funding will be used to provide rebates to 25-30 low-income households for energy efficiency upgrades through Gainesville Regional Utilities’ (GRU) Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program.

Advisory Board and Committee Openings

Published on May 09, 2023

Palm Point Nature Park

Published on October 11, 2024

Palm Point Nature Park is a true gem among Gainesville’s Nature Parks. Palm Point’s unique geographic location makes it a magnet for some of the most spectacular migratory and local bird populations.

Gum Root Nature Park

Published on December 19, 2024

Gum Root Nature Park features hiking trails through a wide variety of natural habitats. Adjacent to hundreds of acres of state conservation land, Gum Root is a great location for birding and wildlife observation.