Gainesville Redevelopment
By Katy McNulty
The Midland Greenway in Gainesville is a transformational urban revitalization effort to create a walkable greenway on a 300-acre former CSX rail corridor in downtown. Spearheaded by the City’s investment in master planning, creation of Gainesville’s first Tax Allocation District, land acquisition and infrastructure delivery, it has paved the way for over $175 million in adjacent private development. Though it’s already resulted in a thriving neighborhood with trails, green space, thousands of square feet of commercial space, and over 600 new residential units, Gainesville continues investment in Midland, adding a dog park, renovating the northernmost segment, funding storm water management via pond systems and natural landscaping, and more. Recognized by ULI Atlanta for Development of Excellence in the Public Realm Award 2025.