East University Ave Choice Neighborhood Plan

East University Ave Choice Neighborhood Plan The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) and the City of Gainesville were awarded a Choice Neighborhoods grant from the federal government. Send us a message!

The purpose of the grant is to work with residents and neighborhood organizations to create a plan for improving the quality of life for residents of GHA's Pine Meadows and Lake Terrace, and the Greater Duval Heights and North Lincoln Heights communities. The Choice Neighborhoods Initiative is focused on three core goals:
🏠Housing: The Plan explores the possibility of replacing Pine Meadows and La

ke Terrace's current homes with high-quality affordable housing, and building new housing that creates a better mix of affordable options throughout the neighborhood.
🧑🏿‍🦱People: The Plan connects partners in the city and neighborhood to fill gaps in existing programs and services to ensure residents have access to a good education, affordable childcare, healthy food, safe places to play, and quality job opportunities.
🏫Neighborhood: The Plan creates a vision for strengthening the neighborhood through improved access to parks, public transportation, stores, and other amenities. Interested in getting involved? Have questions about the process? This is YOUR plan!

02/24/2026

🗣️Lake Road—we missed you at our last resident meeting!

We discussed:
📍The submission for the Choice Implementation Grant application is March 9.
📍What units will look like
📍Current development

What’s next?
Future resident meetings

Stay tuned for future updates & meeting times regarding the East University Ave plan.

There are really exciting things happening in the neighborhood! Check out this article on the ribbon cutting of the ELIT...
03/27/2025

There are really exciting things happening in the neighborhood! Check out this article on the ribbon cutting of the ELITE Force Training Center.

“The center is set to provide business development programs and opportunities to learn construction, backflow prevention, health services, accounting and other job skills. The center will serve both GHA residents and the broader Gainesville community.”

Are you interested in checking this center out?

https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/gainesville-housing-authority-job-training-centere

ELITE Force Training Center to serve GHA residents and others.

Based on the community survey, these are the top 5 amenities that residents of the East University Avenue Choice Neighbo...
10/04/2024

Based on the community survey, these are the top 5 amenities that residents of the East University Avenue Choice Neighborhood would like to see in their community.

These results are from the community survey, which ran from February to July of this year. The survey was available to all East University Avenue Choice Neighborhood households and we collected nearly 500 responses! We'll be using this feedback to shape community goals and strategies for the neighborhood plan.

To view the full community and resident survey results, visit https://www.gainesvillechoice.com/materials

Big thank you to everyone who attended the open house event where residents shared their ideas about the future of housi...
10/01/2024

Big thank you to everyone who attended the open house event where residents shared their ideas about the future of housing and amenities in Pine Meadows and Lake Terrace! These discussions will help us move forward in identifying community partners and potential housing solutions.

We were also able to report back our findings from the resident surveys, which garnered over 100 responses! 📝 Stay tuned for updates about the survey data and next steps in the process!

In case you missed the open house, you can find out what residents had to say and view the resident survey results by visiting gainesvillechoice.com/materials.

Calling all Pine Meadows and Lake Terrace Residents!Want to know what’s next for your community? Join us at the Choice N...
09/06/2024

Calling all Pine Meadows and Lake Terrace Residents!

Want to know what’s next for your community? Join us at the Choice Neighborhoods Open House, where your insights will shape the future of the neighborhood.

➡️ Find out the results of the Resident Survey.
➡️ Participate in a visioning activity that will guide future development.
➡️ Enjoy FREE food, find out raffle results, and take part in forming upcoming plans for Pine Meadows and Lake Terrace!

Stop by to give your thoughts on how you want your community to take shape, and learn about the next steps of the process based on survey results and community visioning.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 17
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Cone Park Library

Learn more and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/BQb7vrg1j5qKX3aj/

In case you missed it, here's a recap of the March community workshop! We gathered feedback from nearly 100 residents to...
07/22/2024

In case you missed it, here's a recap of the March community workshop! We gathered feedback from nearly 100 residents to learn more about their vision, thoughts, and concerns about the future of East. We are listening and want to hear any addition comments you have!

To view the full meeting summary visit https://www.gainesvillechoice.com/materials

You can find other meeting summaries and news and information about upcoming events at https://www.gainesvillechoice.com

The community survey has officially closed. Thank you everyone for participating! We appreciate you sharing your feedbac...
07/14/2024

The community survey has officially closed. Thank you everyone for participating! We appreciate you sharing your feedback 🗣 and your active participation in your communities 🏡 future. We would also like to congratulate the $100 visa card 💳winner Laiza Simmons!!

Stay tuned as we'll be sharing survey insights soon!!

07/09/2024

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟

Join us for the Summer (You)th Celebration on July 27, at Depot Park! There will be performances from Wé Ani and many local artists, plus music, dance, art and more. There will also be a special appearance by Wendell Pierce. You don't wanna miss it!

📅 July 27 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
📍 Depot Park (874 SE Fourth St.)

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2239651749712418

🌟TAKE A 4-MINUTE SURVEY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN $100🌟 Make a difference in your community🏡 Tell us what you want to see in...
06/22/2024

🌟TAKE A 4-MINUTE SURVEY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN $100🌟
Make a difference in your community🏡 Tell us what you want to see in your neighborhood - from new businesses and services to more education and wellness programs! We want to hear from YOU!
💭It only takes a few minutes at bit.ly/ChoiceCommunitySurvey 💭

📅 Survey closes June 30th
💰 Complete the survey for a chance to win a $100 visa gift card
📍 Take the survey if you live, work, or spend time in the area shown on the map

Have a say in the future of your community today! 🗣

Your feedback is highly appreciated

What change do you want to see in your community? Take our survey to share your ideas💭and priorities📝 for the future of ...
06/19/2024

What change do you want to see in your community? Take our survey to share your ideas💭and priorities📝 for the future of the East University Avenue Choice Neighborhood🏡

📆 Survey closes June 30th
💳 Enter the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card
❓ Who should take the survey? Anyone who lives, works, or spends time in Greater Duval Heights, North Lincoln Heights, Lincoln Estates, Cedar Grove or Forest Pines.

Make sure your voice is heard🗣 Visit bit.ly/ChoiceCommunitySurvey to take the survey today!

Your feedback is highly appreciated

06/18/2024

It was great to be out at this weekend talking to folks about the kinds of grocery store, bank, and small business supports they want to see in ! We can't wait to keep popping up around the neighborhood to have these conversations all summer long!

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2626 E University Avenue
Gainesville, FL

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