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The City of Jacksonville temporarily stabilized the riverwalk in front of the Hyatt with large I-beams. Unfortunately the beams blocked the riverwalk from being used by the public.
The planters that held large palm trees have been removed to reduce the weight on the structure.
Although the planters are gone, it is easy to spot where they were located.
We are glad to see the Riverwalk reopened and actively being used. Hopefully it will not experience any more structural problems and can remain open for all of 2008.
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second_pancake
January 08, 2008, 09:07:26 AMWhoo hoo! No more having to cut through the Hyatt parking lot on group rides
I used to work right on the river and every day at lunch, I'd run the length of the river walk. In my opinion, that's one of the best things about Jacksonville.
fsujax
January 08, 2008, 10:23:06 AMI was down there for New Years Eve and noticed the area all opened up. Eventhough I miss the trees, it made the Riverwalk seem larger and more open. It seemed easier to navigate through the crowds.
thelakelander
January 08, 2008, 10:27:42 AMNow just image if there was something worth visiting in that stretch instead of the courthouse's surface parking lot......
second_pancake
January 08, 2008, 12:05:51 PMNo KIDDING!!!! They should've repurposed the trees and placed them in-between the parking lot and the riverwalk. At least that way when you're on the riverwalk you would have something half-way decent to look at.
avonjax
January 08, 2008, 12:59:03 PMDoes anyone know if there will be any landscaping?
I sure hope so
Lunican
January 08, 2008, 11:59:06 PMNo I don't think so. It was all just removed.
raheem942
January 09, 2008, 10:40:43 AMi loved those trees why they had to take them
reednavy
January 09, 2008, 11:00:34 AMIn the least they could've put smaller planter with East Palatka Hollies in them or something, it looks naked. We should try and get some back, at least smaller and not palm trees, that way the amount of weight is less, yet still eye pleasing.
JeffreyS
January 09, 2008, 12:48:46 PMThat area can be perfect one day when we get rid of the waterfront parking lot.
Charles Hunter
January 09, 2008, 11:31:25 PMI like the new open look.
Now, to get a convention center - or anything - on those surface parking lots.
Lunican
January 10, 2008, 12:32:16 AMHere are a few shots of the rivewalk when it was closed.