05/06/2026
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES NEED OUR HELP!!
Coming Fall 2026. The City of Gainesville's Streatery project, on the corner of South Main Street and SW 1st Avenue, is being designed as a more walkable, flexible, and inviting Downtown space.
All businesses remain open, and sidewalks closest to storefronts are accessible during construction. Your continued patronage of these businesses is crucial.
The street will be a true pedestrian plaza, rebuilt without curbs to make it easier and safer to move through. New lighting will set the tone day to night, with the ability to shift for events, holidays, and everyday use. There will be more room to gather, dine, and host events, with built-in power and added seating.
Plans include preserving the existing live oak trees and reusing the historic Augusta brick already on site. Behind the scenes, upgrades to stormwater drainage, accessibility, and traffic flow will help the space work better for everyone.
AFFECTED BUSINESSES:
SW First Avenue:
• Bourbon Street
• The Bull
• Capone’s
• Loosey’s
• Lor Kebab
• Nest + Nibble
• Surterra Wellness
• Tekton Architecture
SW First Street:
• City Church
• The Loft
• Signal Lounge
SW Second Street:
• Alpin Bistro
• Café Voltaire
• DTC Liquors
• GainzVille Hub
• How Bazar
For more info on this project and its progress, visit https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/streatery2026.
