Summary
Billboards
The CRA has contracted with two billboard companies: Outfront Media and Clear Channel. The CRA currently has a total of four billboards under contract. In the southbound direction, there is one billboard located north of the I-10 and I-75 junction, approximately 30 minutes prior to Alachua (not lighted). A second billboard is located directly on the Alachua exit (lighted). In the northbound direction are two billboards located across from one another approximately 3-5 minutes prior to the Alachua exit (one lighted and one unlighted). CRA Staff is working with both companies to develop a well-rounded ad campaign with a goal to highlight downtown options for shopping and dining.
Country Wedding Expo
The City of Alachua is partnering with The Alachua Woman’s Club to host a wedding expo showcasing country style weddings. The goal of this expo would be to focus on local venues, caterers, bakers, florists, etc. This event will take place at the Alachua Woman’s Club. It is tentatively scheduled for October 11 from 12:00 – 4:00. Staff attended Gainesville’s Bridal Expo in January to gather information for Alachua’s Bridal Expo.
Annual Report
CRA Staff is working to assemble the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report, which is due March 31, 2020. This report will cover all of the projects, events and initiatives, such as façade grants, new banners, wayfinding signage, and billboards which were completed during the period of October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019. A draft report will be presented to the CRA Advisory Board at its March 16, 2020 meeting.
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