Citizen’s Academy – November 10, 2015 Economic Development and Innovation Department Erik Arved Bredfeldt, Director
Economic Development and Innovation Department Transitionally established in October, 2012 Project Facilitation/Ombudsman Role Foster Innovation Economy Work on Economic Development projects throughout the City not just in the Core Collaborate with partners on various ED efforts: Private Industry, UF, Santa Fe, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, GRU, Airport Authority, Alachua County
Economic Development Activities Project Facilitation Process Improvement/Implementation Butler Plaza, Plum Creek, NW 13th Street Corridor, Urban Village Innovation Economy Lot #10 Proposed Development Liaison to Airport – Airport Industrial Park Economic Development University Community Committee
The Gainesville Innovation Zone and Innovation Economy Capturing the Innovative Economy The Gainesville Innovation Zone and Innovation Economy
New Economic Strategies, 2009
City of Gainesville – Innovation Zone
Rationale for Innovation Zone Proximity Existing Assets (Facilities/Infrastructure/Private Projects) Availability of Public Incentives Emphasis on Innovation by State of Florida Peer Cities/Strategic ED Plan
The Context
Implementation – Innovation Square
Implementation – Innovation Square
Implementation – Infusion Center
Urban Village – SW 20th Avenue – UMU-2 Zoning
Gainesville Airport Land Assets
Questions/Comments ???? Economic Development and Innovation Department Erik A. Bredfeldt, Director City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 217 Phone (352) 393-8614 E-mail: bredfeldea@cityofgainesville.org