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City Beautification Board

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 on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Thomas Center A, located at 302 NE 6th Avenue, 32601.

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 surrounding areas. 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.

Please join us for the following City Beautification Board (free) Programs:

URBAN FORESTRY WORKSHOP
December 11, 2013, Location TBA, Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, and the City Beautification Board will host their annual Urban Forestry Workshop. The free workshop will be an opportunity to learn from educational and informative series of speakers about the importance and the history of trees in our community. Attendees learned how to trim and how to maintain the trees, and the benefits of a Florida-friendly landscaping.

FLORIDA ARBOR DAY
On January 16, 2014, at the Cade Museum, on Depot Park. Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
The City of Gainesville will celebrate Tree City USA! with planting of trees. Join us for this annual celebration.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 21, 2014, Location TBA. Please join us for this annual celebration!

NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
TBA (usually later in April or the first of May)
Tree City USA, National Arbor Day Foundation, annually since 1984.

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.

Check out the City Beautification Board, 2013 Awards:

 

 
 

 

Check out photos of Florida Arbor Day 2013: The City of Gainesville celebrated its 29th year as a Tree City USA! These years were commemorated by planting 58 shade trees planted at the Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gainesvilleprca/sets/72157632710285710/

Previous Event Publications:

 
 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 Thursday in January in recognition of Florida Arbor Day.

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. Read the complete Gateway Corridor Design Workshop for The City of Gainesville: Gateway Corridor Study Official

Median Guidelines Study
The City Beautification Board has established Guidelines for median design, maintenance, planting materials and signage. See the complete study here: 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. Application Categories:

  • Outstanding Individual Award
  • Outstanding Group Award
  • Institutional Facilities
  • Commercial and Retail Businesses
  • Apartments
  • Restoration, Revitalization and Adaptive Reuse
  • Façade Improvements
  • Uniquely Gainesville
  • Outstanding Commercial Awards
  • Outstanding Institutional Awards

Please note: Categories may change each year.

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 Award Winners

1996 to 2001

 

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