A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of May 2013.
SPRINGFIELD
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts will be opening soon at 1855 North Main Street. Ardy's specializes in an array of signature desserts and eatable sweets.
Lonnie Lamar Smith
Lonnie Lamar Smith's salon is relocating to 401 East 8th Street.
1221-1237 North Liberty Street
Infill construction activity appears to be underway at 1221-1237 North Liberty Street.
122 West 8th Street
Earlier in the month, the old "moto lodge" at 122 W. 8th Street was demolished, an old hotel which was has been out of use for some time. According to MySpringfield.org, it was a non-historic, non-contributing structure. Operation New Hope plans to break ground on a two-story, 14 unit workforce housing apartment development later this year.
HomeStar Realty
HomeStar Realty will soon open in this storefront space at 8th & Main.
SAN MARCO
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
Construction of the San Marco Square roundabout is now underway as a part of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project. when complete, a new greenspace will anchor the popular commercial district.
Indochine/The Budda Bar
Downtown Jacksonville's popular Thai restaurant, Indochine, plans to open a second location at 1974 San Marco Boulevard in August 2013. The building's street level bar has been rebranded as The Buddha Bar. Plans call for the bar to host live music on weekends and offer "Indochine-style bar food" until 2 am.
Taverna
Taverna has plans to take over an adjacent storefront space, doubling in size, and getting a liquor license.
San Marco Station
Construction is underway on San Marco Train Station project, which will be anchored by Panera Bread.
First Citizen's Bank
First Citizen's Bank will be expanding with a San Marco branch location at San Marco Boulevard and Cedar Street.
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