When Michael Diaz and his family moved to Gainesville, he and his son, Luis, imagined a neighborhood that would give people a sense of community with gathering places including parks, a town square and quaint shops. They envisioned the tree-lined streets filled with homes whose architecture is as unique as the people who live in them. With vision and purpose, they sought out a piece of land that was steeped in history with unique natural elements around which a community could be developed.

 

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The lines of majestic grandfather oaks and rich mining history they found in the small crossroads town of Tioga fit their desires for a location perfectly. You can still enjoy the beauty and shade of those same trees as you stroll the esplanade. If you would like to see more about the history of the land, click the link below.