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After 10 Years, Gainesville’s Heartwood Subdivision Completes First Home
By Charlene Medders
April 9, 2021
The first home in the Heartwood subdivision of east Gainesville was completed, breaking ground after 10 years of preparation.
David Arreola, a Gainesville city commissioner, said he’s really impressed with the amenities and quality of the home. Arreola, who has been a commissioner for four years, said he’s excited for the growth of this neighborhood because it’s one of the first new subdivisions built in east Gainesville in a long time.
“The city commission, even before my time, has long been putting resources and planning into this project,” he said. “And I’m just lucky enough to be here when it finally comes to fruition.” Arreola said this subdivision will be the first fully integrated mixed income community in Gainesville, and to introduce housin
Home/Business and development/Decision On Former St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Property Heads To Gainesville City Commission
There has been no development on the property since St. Michael’s Episcopal Church was torn down in 2018. (Charlene Medders/WUFT News)
Decision On Former St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Property Heads To Gainesville City Commission
By Charlene Medders
February 26, 2021
The Gainesville City Plan Board was split in its decision on Thursday to deny or approve petitions to change the land use and rezone the property that once featured St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.
After four and a half hours of discussion, board members ended with a tie vote, 3-3, on both decisions to either approve or deny the proposed plans for land use change and to rezone the property.