Major construction projects have returned to the landscape of 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 September 2015.
9. Unity Plaza
Construction nears completion on the development of Unity Plaza at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Forest Street. In addition, work continues on two new restaurants that will overlook the public plaza. Philadelphia-based award-winning celebrity chef Kevin Sbraga, plans to open the 6,650-square-foot Brooklyn Commons in this fall. The space will include a restaurant, private dining, lounge, bar and raw bar as well as terrace dining. The owners of the Candy Apple Cafe & Cocktails are expected to open Hobnob in late November 2015.
10. 249 Park Street
BLP Jacksonville Paint Company recently relocated to 5105-01 Philips Highway. The former Brooklyn location at 249 Park Street is currently being demolished in preparation for a new development.
11. Brooklyn Station
Construction continues on retail tenant buildouts at Brooklyn Station. With Corner Bakery Cafe, Burger Fi and Zoes Kitchen now open, future tenants include Burrito Gallery and The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops.
For more information: http://www.regencycenters.com/retail-space/fl/jacksonville/shoppes-on-riverside#.UrTqRPRDvxQ
12. Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center
Construction continues on the JTA's Jacksonville Regional Transit Center (JRTC) at the Skyway's Convention Center station. Platforms for the JTA Flyer bus rapid transit system and local buses are being constructed around the Skyway.
13. Laura Apartments
Ron Chamblin, owner of the city's largest independent bookstore, is in the process of restoring a three story building at 225 North Laura Street. When complete, the 100-year-old building will include six apartments above street level retail.
Full article: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-may-downtown-residential-project-underway#.U__RV_ldUYk
14. Cowford Chophouse
The restoration of the historic Bostwick Building continues to move forward. Forking Amazing Restaurants intends to convert the structure into an upscale steakhouse restaurant called the Cowford Chophouse. When complete in summer 2016, the two floor dining establishment will feature a rooftop lounge with spectacular views of the city.
15. Riverside YMCA
Construction continues on the new YMCA on Riverside Avenue. The new facility will be 72,000 square feet, about 8,000 square feet bigger than the current one, which was built in the 1950s. Work is expected to take 15 months.
For more information: http://jacksonville.com/business/2015-05-05/story/construction-begin-soon-new-ymca-riverside-avenue
16. Johnstone Supply
Johnstone Supply is investing $650,000 to renovate 500 Park Street into a new 25,494-square foot showroom for the airconditioning business.
17. Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Peterbrooke Chocolatier expects to open its new downtown retail store in the Life of the South Building in November.
18. Akel’s Delicatessen
Akel’s Delicatessen will be opening a new restaurant this fall in the Bank of America Tower's long-closed café space at Laura and Forsyth streets. When the $230,000, 2,111-square-foot restaurant is complete, it will have 75 to 100 seats and serve 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=545382
19. JTA Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station
The JTA continues its efforts to modernize and expand its bus operations facility at 100 North Myrtle Avenue. Improvements include Jacksonville's first government-fleet-use CNG station. The $1.8 million station is being built through a public-private partnership with Clean Energy.
20. Republic Parking's Forsyth/Clay Parking Lot Beautification
Beautification efforts are underway on Republic Parking's daily surface parking lot at West Forsyth and Clay Streets.
21. TSI
Although TSI recently closed their East Bay Street club, plans are underway for a new venue to take over their space.
22. Bark Downtown
Bark Boutique's Jamee Yocum is working on opening a downtown location near the intersection of Adams and Laura Street by the end of the year. The 800-square-foot space next to The Carling will sell dog supplies, accessories and food and will include delivery to high-rises and office buildings.
For more information: http://www.thebarkboutique.com/daycare_boarding/daycare.php
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