Comprehensive Planning

The City works to ensure orderly growth and to maintain the character and stability of present and future land use and development through comprehensive planning. The comprehensive plan identifies a community's resources and the long range community needs and goals. The City of Gainesville is in the process of evaluating and updating its Comprehensive Plan, as required by Florida Statute, this effort is ImagineGNV: The Comprehensive Plan 2050.

Currently Adopted Comprehensive Plan

Click Here for: Elements and Data Analysis

If you encounter any issues accessing the documents below, please reach out to the Planning Division at 352-334-5023 or planning@gainesvillefl.gov

Combined Current Comp Plan(PDF, 21MB)

 

Capital Improvements Element

Conservation Element

Cultural Affairs Element

Future Land Use Element

Historic Preservation Element

Housing Element

Intergovernmental Coordination Element

Potable Water/Wastewater Management Element

Property Rights Element

Public Schools Facilities Element

Recreation Element

Solid Waste Element

Stormwater Management Element

Transportation Mobility Element

 


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ImagineGNV: The Comprehensive Plan 2050

On Thursday, May 14th, 2026, the City Commission received an update from City Planning Staff on ImagineGNV, including providing updated draft documents, which are able to be accessed at the drop down below. City Staff and City Commissioners agreed to postpone formal adoption of ImagineGNV until the challenges of Senate Bill 180 are addressed at the State level, which is forecasted to October 2027, but is subject to change and not within the City’s control. In the meantime, we encourage our neighbors and community to view the most updated draft documents and send any questions, concerns, or feedback our way using the contact information at the bottom of the page.


Community Outreach Events and Public Meetings

As our team confirms any new public meetings and events where ImagineGNV will be discussed, this table will be updated with the information.

 Upcoming Meetings and Events
 City Plan Board Meeting Public Meeting - Advisory Board to the Commission Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:30 PM City Hall Auditorium 

Contact Us

Phone: 352-334-5023 | Email: planning@gainesvillefl.gov | Mail: PO Box 490, Station 11, Gainesville, FL 32627