Urban Construction Update - December 2012

Downtown

McDonald's/Family Dollar

Site preparation underway for the construction of a new Family Dollar and McDonald's restaurant. The $3.7 million project is expected to be completed in early 2013.






220 Riverside

Site preparation for the construction of 220 Riverside.  220 Riverside will feature 18,000 square feet of retail and 294 apartment units when complete in 2014.








RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE

Cummer Museum

The restoration of Olmstead Gardens and a major parking/landscaping enhancement project is now underway.






Corrado's Bakery Bistro

Corrado's Bakery Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street in Five Points.




Deep Search

Deep Search, an independent music and book store will be opening soon at 822 Lomax Street in Five Points.




GNC

General Nutrition Centers (GNC) is in the process of opening a new location at Riverside Market Square shopping center.






2136 St. Johns Avenue




2216 Oak Street

Snap Fitness will be opening in this historic "streetcar" transit oriented development commercial building (constructed in 1923) at 2216 Oak Street.




The Salty-Fig Southern Gastropub

The Salty Fig, A Southern Gastropub is expected to open at 901 King Street this fall.  Salty Fig will feature a bar, dining area and outdoor sidewalk seating.




Goozlepipe & Guttyworks

Construction will be starting soon on King Street's Goozlepipe and Guttyworks.  The estimated value of the project is $1.5 million.




Pulp Juice Bar

Pulp is still in the process of moving forward with opening their second urban Jacksonville location at the Shops of Avondale.






Robert E. Lee High School

New windows have recently been installed as a part of the Robert E. Lee High School restoration project.