Welcome to the East Garden District!

Growing Since 1764

The EGD is a reactivation project inspired by unique placemaking, community growth, and the City of Pensacola’s great history.
See the Vision

Press

View All Press
October 20th, 2020
Rick's Blog

East Garden District gets the go-ahead

The Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency jumped into a public-private partnership Monday night with a collective of developers who have reimagined a chunk of downtown they’ve dubbed the East Garden District.
Read Story
October 20th, 2020
Business Climate

East Garden District Combines National and Local Talent

The making of Pensacola’s new downtown district, the East Garden District (EGD), calls for a recipe of the past and the future as well as local and national influence. The history of Pensacola has been foundational to the East Garden District’s vision and brand since Chad Henderson launched the project in 2019.
Read Story

The Making of a New Downtown District: How Placemaking is the Key Element of the East Garden District

Where do you stay whenever you visit vibrant cities like New Orleans or Miami? Do you stay in a hotel eons away from all of the action? Of course not. You find a spot a couple of blocks from interesting landmarks, inviting bars and restaurants and whatever else the city has to offer.
Read Story