College Park / University Heights

Project: SW 8th Avenue

Area(s): College Park / University Heights
Type: Streetscape
Budget: $999,104
Location: SW 9th Street to SW 13th Street
Start date: 2009
Completion date: 2010
Key Partner(s): GRU, Gainesville Public Works Department
Description: The SW 8th Avenue project involved a major reconstruction of four blocks of roadway to address deficient infrastructure, improve public safety and parking. Infrastructure iimprovements included enhancements to stormwater management facilities and replacing overhead utilities underground. GRU upgraded water and gas utility lines. The project also included the installation of new decorative roadway lighting to make the corridor more visually attractive. The roadway also received new paving and the sidewalks were reconstructed using real brick paving.
Before Photo:
sw 8th ave before
 
Construction Photo:
Stormwater box installation
 
Completion Photo to be Published Soon