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Update on the Weyerhaeuser Plum Creek property
January 13, 2023
A new second and final vote to modify land use designations for the Weyerhaeuser property may be scheduled soon. Note: the city often changes their meeting agendas at the last minute, so be prepared to adjust your schedule accordingly in...
Op-Ed on The Weyerhaeuser/ Plum Creek property
October 30, 2022
The following OpEd will appear in the Gainesville Sun on Nov. 6. It is reprinted with permission from the editor.
A land use change proposal that would allow for massive new development along close to 2000 acres on the rural edge of north...
October Newsletter
October 8, 2022
It has been more than a week that Hurricane Ian made landfall and the search continues for victims continues. The devastation is widespread, and relief efforts are going to be ongoing for some time. While we can breathe a little easier here it is...
Alachua County Commission Special Meeting - Hickory Sink
October 5, 2022
Alachua County Commissioners Stakeholder Workshop to assess the Special Area Study for proposed development on FCL Timber, Land & Cattle, LLLP Property (aka, Lee Property and Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem)
In-depth planning process...
Sprawl Threatens North Central Florida
September 26, 2022
The SSJ group has been advocating for Smart Growth on several fronts this month, including this site north of Gainesville.
The following article is by Tim Martin. Tim is a member of the SSJ group Executive Committee and former Conservation...
Beneath the Surface of Florida Springs
December 26, 2021
If you missed the ZOOM meeting "Beneath the Surface of Florida's Springs", it's available through Youtube