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How city officials hope to bring more retail to Gainesville’s west side

The city of Gainesville wants to establish a TAD covering the city's west side, focusing on several blighted shopping centers. Officials want to encourage retail development. The city is looking to build on the development spurred by its Midtown Tax Allocation District. - photo by Scott Rogers

11172018 WESTSIDE 3.jpg — The city of Gainesville wants to establish a TAD covering the city's west side, focusing on several blighted shopping centers. Officials want to encourage retail development. The city is looking to build on the development spurred by its Midtown Tax Allocation District. - photo by Scott Rogers

The City Council will vote to establish the Westside TAD and approve a redevelopment plan for the area at Tuesday’s meeting. A public hearing will be held about the redevelopment plan.