Downtown Gainesville businesses urge customers to visit amid Streatery construction
Construction on the Streatery, a $4.5 million pedestrian-oriented outdoor dining project on Southwest First Street, has partially obscured storefronts and made some business entrances harder to find. Alachua County officials and business owners are using social media and posted notices to remind the public that downtown shops and restaurants remain open and accessible via sidewalks. Loosey’s Downtown owner Daniel Hughes acknowledged the disruption but said the responsibility falls on business owners themselves to keep customers informed.
Sources: WCJB TV20
