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City Gives Neighbors Free ADU Plans and Announces Groundbreaking

Published on April 28, 2025

The City of Gainesville is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative to give neighbors free plans to build their own accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Availability of CDBG and HOME Programs for Outside Agency Funding

Published on April 25, 2025

Next week, the City of Gainesville will begin accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

City Beautification Board honors area businesses and organizations

Published on April 24, 2025

At a recent ceremony, the Gainesville City Beautification Board recognized 10 local businesses and organizations with the 2025 Gainesville Beautification Awards for their outstanding efforts in improving the city’s urban environment. The recipients were selected across four categories: Commercial & Community Hubs, Community Initiatives (Non-Profit), Public Amenities, and Public Art.

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Office of Resiliency

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.

Summer Youth Programs

Summer programs available for kids of all ages from a variety of organizations.

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

Barnyard Buddies

April 30, 2025

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

Frogs and Friends Fridays

May 02, 2025

Exploratory learning at Morningside on the first Friday of each month at 2 p.m., September through May.

Free Fridays Concert Series

May 02, 2025

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.

Teen Midnight Basketball

May 02, 2025

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities.

Living History Saturday

May 03, 2025

Morningside farm comes to life with costumed living history guides on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., September through May.

May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars Celebration)

May 03, 2025

Enjoy a public screening of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, a live theatrical show, kids’ dance party, music, and costume contests.

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The Financial and Operating Plan (the city's budget) is approved by the City Commission, and outlines the city's revenues and expenditure allocations for upcoming fiscal years along with the key priorities, areas for remedial action and areas for focus locally.

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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 Gives Neighbors Free ADU Plans and Announces Groundbreaking

Availability of CDBG and HOME Programs for Outside Agency Funding

City Beautification Board honors area businesses and organizations

Community Focus

Office of Resiliency

Summer Youth Programs

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Barnyard Buddies

Frogs and Friends Fridays

Free Fridays Concert Series

Teen Midnight Basketball

Living History Saturday

May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars Celebration)

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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Explore Gainesville

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