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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Gainesville City Beautification Board are pleased to offer an Urban Forestry Workshop!
Matheson Museum, 513 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Wednesday, December 7, 2011at 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm
 
Save the Date 2012 Urban Forestry Workshop December 5, 2012 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
Matheson Museum, 513 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-378-2280

Topics under consideration:
•Interface between Utilities and Trees
•Tree Removals and Recycling of Tree Waste
•Introduction to Prescribed Fires
•Large Tree Canopy over Homes
•Best Trees for Homes Foundations
•And Much More!

For more information, please contact Earline Luhrman at 352-393-8188. Please RSVP Contact: Ella Bernhardt-Brooks, Phone: 352-393-8181Email: brooksel@cityofgainesville.org
 

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the City Beautification Board and the Thomas Center Associates proudly present a free celebration of Arbor Day 2012 on the Historic Thomas Center grounds on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 .

Please join us for a tour of the Thomas Center Gardens from 11:30-11:50 a.m. The program runs from 12 noon-1 p.m. 
 
The City of Gainesville will celebrate its 28th year as a Tree City USA! These years will be commemorated by planting 56 shade trees: four 300-gallon southern magnolia trees will be planted by the water fountain at the Thomas Center, six bluff oak will be planted along University Avenue and 46 shade trees will be planted at the Historic Evergreen Cemetery.
 
Music and light refreshments will be provided at the celebration. For additional information, please contact Earline Luhrman at 352-393-8188. 

The Gainesville City Beautification Board was established in 1960 as an Advisory Board to the City Commission. It consists of volunteer members who donate their time and efforts to organize and implement many projects. The Board meets monthly the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Thomas Center A.

A volunteer organization, working without professional staff, the Board acts as coordinator, contributor, commentator and catalyst. These efforts are based upon a union of enthusiastic citizens and professionals who advise the City Commission on matters pertaining to beautification, sanitation and the environment.

The purpose of the City Beautification Board is to improve the livability of Gainesville and its environs. The Board addresses the environmental and aesthetic concerns of the community. The City Beautification Board promotes and encourages:

  • stewardship, improvement and maintenance of community assets
  • coordinated planning and supportive beautification programs
  • excellence in design
  • opportunities for general public participation in beautification endeavors
  • gifts, grants, bequests and other contributions for beautification.

The City Beautification Board is currently working on establishing design standards and guidelines for the future development and improvement of primary thoroughfares in the Gainesville area. The goal is to establish visually unifying landscapes along these corridors throughout the City. This program will be referred to as the Gateway Corridor Design Project with the hopes of funding and development through the Florida Department of Transportation's Highway Beautification Grant.

See pictures of the Arbor Day Ceremony – In the shade of spreading Live Oaks, Gainesville residents gathered at the Kirby Smith Education Center (620 E. University Avenue) to celebrate Arbor Day in recognition of Gainesville’s completion of 26 consecutive years as Tree City USA.

 
   
        See the program from the City Beautification Board 2012 Awards.

 See the program from the City Beautification Board 2010 Awards.

  

 
 Board Accomplishments

Arbor Day and Tree Plantings
The Board has planted many varieties of trees along major corridors, in parks, in downtown Gainesville, and at the Thomas Center. Each year an event is held on the third Friday in January in recognition of Florida Arbor Day.
List of all the Arbor Day Plantings and enhancements.

Tree City USA
Beginning in 1983, Gainesville received the Tree City USA designation because of the combined efforts of the City Beautification Board, the City Parks Division and the Florida Division of Forestry. Each year the CBB renews its designation.

Comprehensive Civic Design
The City Beautification Board conceptualizes Gainesville and its environs in a comprehensive and holistic way, aiming toward beautification efforts and area-wide guidelines instead of piecemeal development. It has commissioned a comprehensive Gateway Corridor Study, a Median Guidelines Study, a Roadway Lighting Guidelines Study, It has also identified target areas for improvement related to utilities, tree plantings, medians, signage, etc. It is assisting in formulating strategies to implement the enhancements.
Gateway Corridor Study
Median Guidelines Study
Roadway Lighting Guidelines
Transportation Corridors

Gateway Corridor Study
The City Beautification Board has established design standards and guidelines for the future development and improvement of primary thoroughfares in the Gainesville area. The goal is to establish visually unifying landscapes along these corridors throughout the City with the hopes of funding and development through the Florida Department of Transportation's Highway Beautification Grant.
Gateway Corridor Study Official

Median Guidelines Study
The City Beautification Board has established Guidelines for median design, maintenance, planting materials and signage.
Median Guidelines Study

Adopt-a-Median
The Florida Department of Transportation allows corporations, organizations and individuals to sponsor and maintain medians on selected corridors. This is an excellent way to promote a business and beautify the community at the same time.

Park Development/Adopt-a-Park
The City Beautification Board works with the City and community groups to upgrade and maintain our existing parks. There is also an opportunity for groups or individuals to Adopt-a-Park.
Adopt-a-park

 
 Beautification Awards

The City Beautification Board recognizes excellence in design in the following categories. Properties that have received an award previously should not be submitted unless substantial changes have been made. Nominations may be made by the owners or by others.*

Application Categories
____1. Restoration and Adaptive Reuse
____2. Commercial (retail, offices, banks, restaurants, etc.)
____3. Apartments and Condominiums
____4. Public Open Space (parks, recreational areas, medians, roundabouts, bicycle trails, parking)
____5. Institutional Facilities (public buildings, religious organizations, schools)
____6. Beautification-on-a-Budget (projects under $5,000)
____7. Features (water features, signage, lighting, neighborhood/community areas)
____8. Uniquely Gainesville (interesting or unusual beautification)
____9. Neighborhood Entryways

* Eligibility requires owner’s notification

The architecture, landscaping, restoration, and signage are assessed by using the following criteria: aesthetic and artistic appeal; originality; innovativeness, and creativity; long term strategy and effective planning (e.g., attractive and serviceable materials, maintenance); compatibility or upgrading of the area; screening of unsightly views; and appropriate use of site.

City Beautification Awards Announcement Letter

Please click the links below to access a full copy of the application which includes a list of submission criteria.

 

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