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City, Developers See Progress in Improving Development Process
Changes include appointment of ombudsman, streamlining development code and creating online review process. By Chris Eversole The combined efforts of Gainesville city officials and the building community to streamline the development process without emasculating it are paying off, people involved say. “The changes are being implemented, and things are getting better,” says John Hudson, a...
City, Developers See Progress in Improving Development Process
Changes include appointment of ombudsman, streamlining development code and creating online review process. By Chris Eversole The combined efforts of Gainesville city officials and the building community to streamline the development process without emasculating it are paying off, people involved say. “The changes are being implemented, and things are getting better,” says John Hudson, a...
City of Alachua Economy Strong
Business and government leaders—with the help from Gainesville business community and UF—have built the largest business base in the county. The City of Alachua is a place of economic contrasts. Cowboys work cattle on horseback (like their families did in the 1860s) while cutting-edge companies are providing cures that benefit hundreds of thousands. Three distribution...
City of Alachua Economy Strong
Business and government leaders—with the help from Gainesville business community and UF—have built the largest business base in the county. The City of Alachua is a place of economic contrasts. Cowboys work cattle on horseback (like their families did in the 1860s) while cutting-edge companies are providing cures that benefit hundreds of thousands. Three distribution...
County’s Expectation High in Search for New Manager
Top administrator is one of only two positions the County Commission hires. By Chris Eversole The Alachua County Commission is hiring a new county manager, and it has a steep list of job requirements. The new manager needs to function as a CEO, be skilled at shuttle diplomacy, serve as a chief spokesperson and...
County’s Expectation High in Search for New Manager
Top administrator is one of only two positions the County Commission hires. By Chris Eversole The Alachua County Commission is hiring a new county manager, and it has a steep list of job requirements. The new manager needs to function as a CEO, be skilled at shuttle diplomacy, serve as a chief spokesperson and...
CHW announced the promotion of Robert J. Walpole to President
Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW), a leading civil engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of Robert J. Walpole, PE to President, expanding his current responsibilities of overseeing engineering, land planning, and construction engineering inspection services to include leading the company’s overall operations. He will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer, Rory...
CHW announced the promotion of Robert J. Walpole to President
Causseaux, Hewett, & Walpole, Inc. (CHW), a leading civil engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of Robert J. Walpole, PE to President, expanding his current responsibilities of overseeing engineering, land planning, and construction engineering inspection services to include leading the company’s overall operations. He will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer, Rory...
Will Gainesville workers give up their cars?
Will Gainesville workers give up their cars? City and county officials are betting they will. They’re planning what’s called a bus rapid transit system that, they say, will make the area a leader in reducing traffic congestion. But three big questions need to be answered. Why Did GPD Remodeling Triple in Cost? A $3.5 million...
Will Gainesville workers give up their cars?
Will Gainesville workers give up their cars? City and county officials are betting they will. They’re planning what’s called a bus rapid transit system that, they say, will make the area a leader in reducing traffic congestion. But three big questions need to be answered. Why Did GPD Remodeling Triple in Cost? A $3.5 million...