Gainesville Sun

Gainseville Park 1; Wal-Mart 0

The Gainesville City Commission rejected a measure that would have let Wal-Mart develop Northside Park.

August 24, 2005 - Gainesville Sun

Banned House Design Wins AIA Award

A nationally known architect won an award for student-targeted, pod house design that was banned from a campus neighborhood by city of Gainesville, FL.

November 19, 2003 - Gainesville Sun

Driving In Circles

A new book examines the 'vicious cycle' of highway development and its impact on sprawl.

October 24, 2003 - Gainesville Sun

Efforts To Curb 'Development On Steroids'

Rob Brinkman wants to prevent Gainesville, FL from becoming "another South Florida."

March 27, 2003 - Gainesville Sun

Critics Say Growth Plan Is 'Elitist'

Critics say Alachua County's plan to implement "smart growth" strategies may increase housing costs and hurt low-income residents.

February 20, 2002 - Gainesville Sun

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