Event 1542 West University Avenue Rezoning Implementation Vote

🗓 FINAL VOTE: Wednesday, July 17th

📍 City Hall – 200 E. University Ave
🕕 Item is expected to be heard at ~1:30 PM
🎯 Turn out + write in = big impact

This project would bring:
✅ 240 new homes
✅ 743 bedrooms
✅ Affordable and workforce housing
✅ Walkable, transit-connected development
✅ Only 13 parking spaces

Agenda:

Portman Development

This is exactly the kind of growth Gainesville needs—especially across from UF.

✅ How You Can Help

1. Send an email to the City Commission
   📧 Email: citycomm@cityofgainesville.org
   ✍️ Use the sample message below or write your own.
2. Show up on July 17
   Just being in the room shows that our community supports people-focused growth.

📩 Sample Email to the Commission

Subject: I Support the Portman University Avenue Project

Dear Mayor Ward and Commissioners,

I’m writing to strongly support the housing development at 1542 W. University Avenue, which will bring 240 new homes and 743 bedrooms to one of Gainesville’s most walkable and transit-accessible areas.

This project helps address our housing crisis by including affordable and workforce units and supports sustainable, people-focused growth near UF and downtown. Gainesville needs more homes—not more empty lots.

Please vote to approve this project on July 17.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Neighborhood or Zip Code]