If you’ve been wondering about something in your community, Ask The Times is your place to get answers. The following question was submitted by a reader and answered through the efforts of our news staff.
The empty lot across the pedestrian bridge on Jesse Jewell Parkway, I remember always passing by the lot where the fire station was and there was a picture of a hotel/office building on the construction sign. Why hasn’t it been built?
Ask The Times: What's future for lot across Gainesville pedestrian bridge?
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