ROOTS WITH ONA THRIVING COMMUNITY BLENDING HISTORIC CHARM AND CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION TO CREATE A MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH. Alachua, Florida embodies a rare duality. “Our history is a small town, but we match that with technological innovation and forward thinking,” says Interim City Manager Rodolfo Valladares. This forward-thinking spirit fuels Alachua’s economic vitality, where cutting-edge projects like the solar-powered San Felasco Tech City, home to 65+ tech companies, coexist with a bustling Main Street. With “several subdivisions under development” and infrastructure like debt-free electric substations, Alachua meets growth demands while preserving community. For families and businesses alike, Alachua proves tradition and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive. 22 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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