The city of Gainesville is hoping to get residents’ insight on what they would like to see in downtown Gainesville. The city plans to use the feedback to help shape future development.
The city is hosting two public meetings on March 14 to get feedback on the future of the downtown area. The first meeting will be from 2-4 p.m. at The Vault at The National, located at 109 Green St. The second meeting will be from 5-7 p.m.
Downtown Gainesville has grown rapidly in recent years, and the city is hoping to hear from residents what they want in their town square. City planners say they’re open to all ideas and also want input on what aspects of the historic square could be improved.
Some of the questions residents will be asked include: where people linger, where they sit and stay, how people flow around the square and what park elements they most want to see.
The city will also be asking residents to draw what they envision the downtown square will look like in 10 years.
Residents will have the chance to complete a short survey about themselves and their businesses.
City staff will be on hand for discussion and to answer questions.
The Vault at the National is located at 109 Green Street in downtown Gainesville, Georgia.
