The National breaks ground, plans to finish construction in 2023 - Gainesville Times

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The National breaks ground, plans to finish construction in 2023

Construction crews pour concrete Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at the site of the new downtown Gainesville development The National. When completed the site will be a Marriott Courtyard Hotel and have residential mixed-use. - photo by Scott Rogers

12072021 NATIONAL 4.jpg — Construction crews pour concrete Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at the site of the new downtown Gainesville development The National. When completed the site will be a Marriott Courtyard Hotel and have residential mixed-use. - photo by Scott Rogers

The National, a large hotel and apartment development planned in downtown Gainesville, was celebrated Monday as local officials and developers gathered to see progress already made at the site.