Five takeaways from meeting on downtown Gainesville development Construction continues on the Gainesville Renaissance project Friday, March 5, 2021, in downtown Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers
Major changes are coming to downtown Gainesville through development, street improvements and parks.
Here are five highlights from a Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday, March 17, about growth in the area.
April 5 demolition set as part of The National project
Demolition of a parking deck at the old Regions Bank building is set to begin April 5 as work prepares on The National, a $50 million redevelopment project featuring a seven-story, 130-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, convention space, apartments, outdoor plaza and dining areas.