1. Citizen’s Academy – November 10, 2015
Economic Development and Innovation Department Erik Arved Bredfeldt, Director

2. 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

3. 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

4. The Gainesville Innovation Zone and Innovation Economy
Capturing the Innovative Economy
The Gainesville Innovation Zone and Innovation Economy

5. New Economic Strategies, 2009

6. City of Gainesville – Innovation Zone

7. 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

8. The Context

9. Implementation – Innovation Square

10. Implementation – Innovation Square

12. Implementation – Infusion Center

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

14. Gainesville Airport Land Assets

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