Current Projects
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club, also known as the Perry Theater, the Blue Note, and the Badcock Furniture Warehouse, was originally a PX at Camp Blanding and was moved to its current location after World War II. The Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, in partnership with the University of Florida's Powell Center for Construction & Environment and Historic Preservation Program, are restoring the building for use as a museum, gift shop, and neighborhood center. Historic Preservation coupled with green building guidelines will ensure that this building continues to play a significant role in the East Gainesville Community.
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The Depot Avenue
The Depot Kiosk was developed to raise awareness of the redevelopment of the Depot Avenue and in particular, the Depot Park at Depot Avenue and Main Street. There are many issues in the area, particularly environmental concerns and opportunities for neighborhood redevelopment. This area is a dynamic part of Gainesville's past and future. The Powell Center for Construction and Environment is currently working with the US EPA's Sustainable Development Challenge Grant program in assisting the City of Gainesville in planning for the future of this area. The Center seeks to educate about, and implement sustainability principles in the Gainesville/Alachua County community. It was a partner in the realization of the "Bicyclist Safety Memorial," adjacent to the Depot Rail to Trail and the Depot building constructed in November, 1997.
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Summer House
The Summer House at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Alachua County, Florida, is a proposed new building that will demonstrate 'sustainable design' practices suitable to North Central Florida. The Summer House Project is a collaboration by the North Florida Botanical Society, the Powell Center for Construction and Environment, the Alachua County Government, and members of the local community.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, founded in 1977, has become the second largest botanical garden in the state of Florida. Kanapaha's mission is to be both a recreational and educational garden for the residents of North Central Florida. While Kanapaha has the botanical resources to teach others about plants and ecosystems, it does not have the facilities that can support the large numbers of people that could benefit from the gardens. The new building, Summer House, will allow Kanapaha Botanical Gardens to hold museum-quality exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and other forums, all focused on spreading knowledge about our natural environment.
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Hurricane Debris Management Workshop
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Future Projects
Coming soon!!
