Print ArticleSeveral new infill and adaptive reuse projects are underway throughout Jacksonville's urban core. Find out where and more as we take a brief look at the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of November.
Downtown
1. Furchgott's Building
The vacant Furchgott's Department Store building at Adams and Hogan Streets is in the midst of receiving a long overdue exterior paint job.
2. Workscapes, Inc.
Office furniture dealer Workscapes, Inc. has completed their $200,000 buildout of a 5,500-square-foot storefront at 121 West Forsyth Street. 
For more information: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/06/workscapes-inc-building-out-downtown.html
3. The Volstead
115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead. The Volstead will be an "upscale bourbon bar with a 1920s theme".
For more information: http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2013/03/new-bar-filling-vacant-space-downtown.html
4. 112 East Adams Street
The 112 East Adams Street is being renovated into a multimedia gallery/performance space called BiGHOUSE.
5. JPMorgan Chase & Company
JPMorgan Chase & Company plans to open a downtown Jacksonville bank branch in the Life of South building at the intersection of Laura and Bay Streets.
For more information: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-nov-chase-bank-coming-to-downtown
6. Downtown Cigar Lounge
The Downtown Cigar Lounge plans to open in early 2014 at 11 North Ocean Street. A $60,000 humidor, made of Spanish cedar, will be located on the second floor. The first floor of the building will become a "chic cigar lounge".
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/11/13/chic-cigar-lounge-coming-to-downtown.html
7. The Corner Diner
The Corner Diner recently opened at 100 East Forsyth Street. The space had been occupied by the Brazilian Corner Cafe.
8. Levels
Former New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles Jr. plans to convert 323-325 East Bay Street into a three-story restaurant called Levels. Coles describes it as an "upscale and grown venue." Each floor will feature a bar and stage for live music. Construction should start in a few weeks with March 2014 as the anticipated opening date.
For more information: http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=541124
9. 343-345 East Bay Street
A new tenant appears to be coming to 343-345 East Bay Street. The space had previously been occupied by What's Good Jacksonville.
10. Mingle City Cafe
Permits have been issued for the addition of handicapped restrooms at 119 Adams Street. The work is being done for a restaurant called Mingle City Cafe.
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