Gainesville, FL
Municipality in Florida
United States
Gainesville, FL collaborates with University of Florida researchers on AutoReview.ai software
Gainesville sponsored research by university researchers into how artificial intelligence could expedite building plan reviews. A three-year collaboration turned planning team input into the software behind AutoReview.ai. This solution determines if submitted plans comply with local regulations and codes within 48 hours of submission. The city's investment in this project resulted in a faster review process applicable to local governments across the country.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL integrates BRASSTRAX technology into shooting investigation process
The Gainesville City Council funded the BRASSTRAX purchase with federal ARPA funds. BRASSTRAX creates 2D and 3D images of shell cases gathered from crime scenes. These images are compared with evidence submitted to a central database by participating departments. Investigating officers receive matching data in hours rather than days with the previous process. Gainesville police anticipate sharing the technology with neighboring departments for a more detailed database.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL collaborates with Alachua Habitat for Humanity on affordable housing pilot
The Affordable Housing Property-Donation Pilot Program uses surplus lots for expanded housing opportunities. City leaders donated unused public property for development by the nonprofit organization. Eleven homes will be built on the lots and sold to first-time homeowners earning up to 80% of the area median income. Gainesville amended the project's housing covenant for permanent affordability by requiring future buyers to meet the same income requirements.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL partners with Envisio to build a cloud-based platform to manage its strategic plan
The city of Gainesville is partnering with Envisio to build a cloud-based platform and a public-facing dashboard to manage the implementation of its strategic plan. The new tool will replace the time-consuming Excel spreadsheets currently being used by the city's leadership team to monitor strategic plan progress. The new tool will leverage available data to enhance decision-making while providing better oversight, accountability, and public transparency across the various projects.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL launched the GNVRideRTS transit mobile app to provide real-time route updates
The city of Gainesville launched a new transit mobile app, GNVRideRTS, after ending its 10-year partnership with TransLoc. The GNVRideRTS mobile app provides users with real-time updates on route detours, traffic reports, and bus stop updates.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL increases resident access to healthy food with Edible Groves Project
A coordinated effort by six city departments created groves in Fred Cone Park and Smokey Bear Park. Native trees bearing oranges, mulberries, and other fruits are freely accessible to residents in need of fresh fruits. Each grove includes a sign with a QR code that leads to an informational page on the project. Gainesville plans another grove on Southwest 40th Boulevard in the near future with all groves maintained by volunteers and city workers.
Gainesville, FL
United States
Gainesville, FL deploys RoadBotics technology to evaluate road conditions
The Gainesville Public Works Department first gathered road imagery using RoadSense in 2018. This mobile app captures images of road surfaces every 10 feet. The RoadWay platform uses artificial intelligence to detect potholes, uneven surfaces, and other flaws. A departmental map labels each segment on a five-point scale from 1 for excellent to 5 for poor. Gainesville plans another citywide street review in 2021 to plan for future road projects.
Gainesville, FL
United States