Economic Development and Innovation Department Erik Arved Bredfeldt, Director Citizen’s Academy – April 15, 2015

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 13 th 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

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 – Infusion Center

Urban Village – SW 20 th Avenue – UMU-2 Zoning

Gainesville Airport Land Assets

Questions/Comments ???? Economic Development and Innovation Department Erik A. Bredfeldt, Director City Hall, 2 nd Floor, Room 217 Phone (352)