What's next for proposed concert venue, restaurant on Engine 209 property, and why Arts Council is concerned - Gainesville Times

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What's next for proposed concert venue, restaurant on Engine 209 property, and why Arts Council is concerned

Engine 209 Park sits along Jesse Jewell Parkway just south of the square. A proposed 15,000-square-foot music and event venue where Engine 209 now sits goes before the Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board on June 8. - photo by Shannon Casas

04302021 BOURBON — Engine 209 Park sits along Jesse Jewell Parkway just south of the square. A proposed 15,000-square-foot music and event venue where Engine 209 now sits goes before the Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board on June 8. - photo by Shannon Casas

A new downtown entertainment venue and restaurant is one step closer to approval, despite opposition from the Arts Council, which voiced concerns about noise and traffic that would conflict with its own outdoor venue.