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How Gainesville’s newest tax district could relieve traffic congestion in city’s west side shopping areas

The city of Gainesville wants to establish a tax allocation district covering the city's west side. The TAD is focusing on several blighted shopping centers where officials want to encourage retail development. - photo by Scott Rogers

11172018 WESTSIDE 1.jpg — The city of Gainesville wants to establish a tax allocation district covering the city's west side. The TAD is focusing on several blighted shopping centers where officials want to encourage retail development. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gainesville’s west side may be changing, particularly with the introduction of new retail, after the Gainesville City Council voted to approve a new tax allocation district Tuesday.