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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by jagsonville on Today at 06:21:05 PM »

Is the 10,000 sq ft of retail space still part of the plan for San Marco Promenade? It doesn't look to be part of Phase I.

Looks like no, at least not until additional apartments are built on the site.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/planning-commission-access-to-proposed-arlington-wawa-eased-san-marco-promenade-pursues-second-phase%3famp

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by thelakelander on Today at 05:09:30 PM »

Ventures appears to be moving forward with their apartments on the Southbank, beside the Aetna building.

This was the one that was reduced from 13-stories/300 units to 8-stories/184 units after pushback from surrounding businesses.

$1.7 million permit to begin on the foundation approved on Friday, with permitting for vertical construction currently under review by the city.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2020/01/27/southbank-riverfront-apartments-take-first-step.html?iana=hpmvp_jac_news_headline

Great! This was one I wasn't for sure if it ever materialize or not.

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by thelakelander on Today at 05:08:12 PM »

Are they replacing the basketball court? I've noticed on several occasions that it is being used by kids in the neighborhood.

There are 2 courts in Schell Park. One is falling apart. They're removing it and replacing it with a playground. The other basketball court in Schell Park will remain.

Nice! Sounds like a real improvement that's long overdue.

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Downtown / Re: Hyatt Place Tower Preparing to Break Ground in Downtown

« Last post by thelakelander on Today at 05:06:43 PM »

Forgot about that one too. It popped up and was quickly submitted to the dead projects file. Big savings for the taxpayers!

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by Ken_FSU on Today at 04:50:14 PM »

Anyone know if Vagabond is still planning to open a larger coffee shop in the Barnett?

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by Ken_FSU on Today at 04:45:07 PM »

Ventures appears to be moving forward with their apartments on the Southbank, beside the Aetna building.

This was the one that was reduced from 13-stories/300 units to 8-stories/184 units after pushback from surrounding businesses.

$1.7 million permit to begin on the foundation approved on Friday, with permitting for vertical construction currently under review by the city.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2020/01/27/southbank-riverfront-apartments-take-first-step.html?iana=hpmvp_jac_news_headline

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by Charles Hunter on Today at 04:38:21 PM »

I hate to pick nits (that's a lie, I love to! ), but the street address for #21 (4555 St. Johns) doesn't match the photo in the article.  4555 is west of Roosevelt, the pic looks like it is in the Avondale shopping area.

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Transportation, Mass Transit & Infrastructure / Re: JAX/JIA updates

« Last post by Sonic101 on Today at 04:04:17 PM »

I welcome any place past security that offers more breakfast options.

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Downtown / Re: Urban Construction Update - January 2020

« Last post by JBTripper on Today at 03:59:57 PM »

Is the 10,000 sq ft of retail space still part of the plan for San Marco Promenade? It doesn't look to be part of Phase I.

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Downtown / Re: Hyatt Place Tower Preparing to Break Ground in Downtown

« Last post by Wacca Pilatka on Today at 03:52:57 PM »

The hotel associated with the convention center RFP...now Ford site.

Also the resort/amusement park at Berkman 2, I guess