County explores master plan for downtown parcels, urges city partnership

May 12, 2026

Commissioners discussed using several county‑owned downtown parcels as a coordinated redevelopment area, favoring public ownership, a master‑developer approach, and mixed housing and small retail; staff were asked to prepare a comprehensive packet and to pursue a joint meeting with the city.

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Alachua County commissioners spent the special meeting discussing a coordinated master plan for county‑owned parcels around Bowdiddley Plaza, City Hall and the Civil Courthouse and asked staff to compile existing studies and return with options.

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