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Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« on: May 10, 2011, 06:36:38 AM »
Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011



Here's a look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville as of May.


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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2011, 06:44:09 AM »
It seems like Vino's Pizza on san Marco has some pretty bad timing opening up in the middle of the streetscape project. 

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2011, 08:05:04 AM »
The kiosks and street markers along the Laura Street project are awful - poor design, ugly materials/construction.  They look even worse up close than in photographs - like styrofoam. Who is responsible for them?

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 08:05:46 AM »
Any reviews of Soups On?
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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 08:27:32 AM »
So basically nothing has happened with the Park View it seems.

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 08:32:25 AM »
I think the asbestos removal is done as I haven't seen the crews there in the last week or so.

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 08:33:27 AM »
Any reviews of Soups On?

They won't open in Jax until May 16th, but they do have a location in Baltimore.  The menu and prices are listed on it.  They have a ton of soups.  I'm looking forward to trying them out.

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 08:34:05 AM »
The kiosks and street markers along the Laura Street project are awful - poor design, ugly materials/construction.  They look even worse up close than in photographs - like styrofoam. Who is responsible for them?

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2011, 08:43:07 AM »
I don't have a problem with the street markers themselves.  I think they are a great idea actually.  But the lady friend(a graphic designer) and I remarked the other day at how chaotic the media inside of them are.  They aren't very user friendly at all.

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2011, 08:55:45 AM »
Any details about the Icon store's selection?  I'm anxious to patronize any downtown retail whenever I visit.
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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 09:34:40 AM »
I can't help but to think that Olio is kind of screwed once the courthouse moves....
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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 09:44:18 AM »
They sure are taking their sweet time on that Park View..........

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2011, 09:57:22 AM »
what's taking Pulp so long to open up?

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2011, 10:02:50 AM »
Isn't Olio suppose to be open for dinner?

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Re: Urban Core Construction Update - May 2011
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2011, 10:04:09 AM »
ICON looks pretty cool.  We don't have a lot of stores like that in the Core.  Olio looks great.  The Stockton streetscape project leaves a lot to be desired.  They should have buried power lines.  They should have made a larger bulb in the curb to allow 13 Gypsies to do some tables and chairs on the sidewalk.  It would be great if they had enough sidewalk space to do an awning and 5 or 6 tables facing post street.