Downtown Redevelopment District

The downtown district was expanded in December 2001 to include the Depot area, Porters neighborhood and Southeast Historic District.

Redevelopment projects in the Downtown District include:

	Union Street Station - This project, completed in 1999, offers restaurants, shops, offices, and residences all under one roof in the heart of downtown Gainesville. The CRA provided funding assistance to enhance facade elements of this 5-story building.
	Commerce Building - Completed in 2002, the Commerce Building is home to the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Community Design Center, and private businesses.
	Regents Park - Construction is underway on Regents Park, a residential community located on NE 3rd Street in downtown Gainesville. The project will house 45 luxury condominiums and offer upscale living close to downtown attractions.
	SE 2nd Avenue Streetscape Project - The CRA provided funding for new curbing, pedestrian improvements, and landscaping along SE 2nd Avenue between South Main Street and SE 3rd Street.
	Depot Park Project - The Depot Park Project is a proposed 32-acre park with an 11-acre stormwater basin, near Depot Avenue and South Main Street. The basin will treat stormwater from an 80-acre downtown watershed while the park elements surrounding the basin, including rail trails and walking paths, will provide recreational opportunities. Click here for more on Depot Park.
	Litter Cleanup Enhancement Program - The CRA began this program in 2003 to provide high efficiency litter removal and sidewalk sweeping. The Green Machine used in this program meets California emissions standards.