MADE BY GAINESVILLE

This project was assigned by a Gainesville entrepreneur, who wanted to invent a way to integrate the students of Gainesville with the locals to create a more united city. My research began by creating a questionnaire for the students asking 1. Which types of activities do you participate in outside of your University? 2. Do you feel more like a resident of Gainesville or your hometown? 3. As a student do you feel separated from the locals of Gainesville? And why? My results concluded students felt disconnected but enjoyed volunteering, local art, and sustainability clubs within their university. This led me to design Made by Gainesville to be a platform for  students and locals who want to make a difference in their community by working within those 3 sectors. Members will be able to sign up for conference teams to join together in finding effective solutions for problems they face in Gainesville.