demonstrate the city’s approach of sustainable, integrated communities that complement existing infrastructure. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: THE BACKBONE OF GROWTH Alachua’s infrastructure investments provide the foundation for its growth. “We wouldn’t have the positive growth we’ve undergone if decades of local leadership hadn’t prioritized infrastructure,” notes Valladares. “The city has invested millions of dollars in The challenge lies in balancing expansion with community character. “Some people want it to remain the same small town they remember from childhood,” Valladares acknowledges. “Our challenge,” he adds, “is maintaining our community’s character and historic appeal while balancing the reality that Florida’s population has been growing at a fast rate for several years, and we want to provide our residents with a high quality of life that includes affordable housing.” Developments like those in San Felasco Tech City 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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