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| Area(s): |
Downtown |
| Type: |
Redevelopment Program |
| Budget: |
$4,500,000 (Phase 1) |
| Location: |
South Main Street and Depot Avenue |
| Start date: |
2007 |
| Completion date: |
2015 |
| Description: |
The vision for Depot Park is to create a contemporary public greenspace that will serve as Gainesville’s “Central Park”. As the signature city park located within downtown, it will be the gateway to central Gainesville and provide a space for public outdoor enjoyment unique to the city. The park will offer community residents opportunities to experience the renovated historic train depot, enjoy a system of walking paths, and participate in family activities at several children’s areas. A feasibility study is also in progress to bring the Cade Museum to the site, which when built, will create a strong, positive draw that will establish Depot Park as an important city destination. The stormwater facility planned for the site is also an important feature in that it will enable cost-effective and environmentally sound stormwater management for downtown’s evolving development pattern. |
| Key Partners: |
CRA, GRU, Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs staff. |
| Renderings: |
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