On this episode of Civil Conversations, we dive into the intersection of planning, community building, innovation, and engineering. We learn about the challenging and fulfilling work of community redevelopment from Ms. Sarah Vidal, the director of the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Mr. Andrew Meeker, the CRA manager. 

A community redevelopment agency is a governing body tasked with instigating urban renewal, infill, and redevelopment. The Gainesville CRA has been involved in major infrastructure and urban improvement projects throughout the city of Gainesville, and the work reveals an exciting blend of civil engineering, planning, economy, and governance. Tune in to both learn about the philosophy behind community redevelopment, as well as dive into the weeds of a few complex projects.

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