Press release from City of Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to a public workshop about the “Streatery,” the section of SW 1st Avenue between S. Main Street and SW 2nd Street, and the upcoming renovations planned for the new pedestrian-only space.
The workshop is open-house format for attendees to drop by and participate at their convenience.
Attendees will be able to help shape the design of the Streatery as they share feedback on landscaping, infrastructure, and street amenities for the project. They will be able to explore sustainable design options and also provide input on parking and event programming.
When: 4-7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 11
Where: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place
The event is free and open to the public.
In October, the Gainesville City Commission approved a plan for road repair and construction upgrades to the Streatery to transform the downtown corridor into a walkable thoroughfare better able to host art festivals, farmers markets, food-truck rallies, and other activities.