EverBank Coming Downtown, Now What?

[thelakelander]

Nice!

[Keith-N-Jax]

Looks really nice!

[Tacachale]

Looks really good. I appreciate the enthusiasm regarding the color of the water in the retention pond.

[cline]

Looks really good. I appreciate the enthusiasm regarding the color of the water in the retention pond.

LOL.  Green-algae slime floating on the surface just doesn't sell as well I suppose.

[Dapperdan]

Simon,
 When will this start breaking ground?

[fsujax]

haha. Yeah, if left up to the city to maintain, the pond would be covered with green slim, because the fountain would quit working and the city would say we cant find anyone to fix it or it's too expensive to maintain. Since the retail component of this project faces the pond and not Riverside Ave, if the pond fails, I guess the retail will as well.

[Tacachale]

^Jokes aside, I'm sure it will be fine. It's a retention pond and it's in Florida, so the water is always going to be brown even if the fountains keep the algae down, but that shouldn't stop it from being a nice water feature.

In fact, the design is immediately superior to most other developments, where they build several retention ponds for each segment, instead of one huge one to serve the whole area. It's a good idea.

[brainstormer]

The design gets better and better every time they produce a new and improved rendering!  I just had a conversation over the weekend about how this is a prime location for residential.  Two people said they are interested in moving in and wish it was already built.

Is there a signage plan for the retail component?  Obviously nothing trashy, but I'm concerned that because the retail doesn't front Riverside Avenue, people won't know it exists.  Perhaps something low similar to the signs at Tapestry Park along Southside would work?  I wouldn't want low visibility to keep any retail components from succeeding.

[comncense]

Great render. Makes me even consider moving out of downtown for it... Well depending on what the prices will be.

[Ocklawaha]

^Jokes aside, I'm sure it will be fine. It's a retention pond and it's in Florida, so the water is always going to be brown even if the fountains keep the algae down, but that shouldn't stop it from being a nice water feature.

Doesn't have to be black water because it's in Florida. Our black water streams are usually deep, slow-moving channels that flow through forested swamps and wetlands. As vegetation decays in the water, tannins are leached out, resulting in transparent, acidic water that is darkly stained, resembling tea or coffee.

Florida actually has a number of beautiful crystal clear streams, Juniper Springs Run, Alexander Springs Run, Salt Springs Run, Ichetucknee River, Alligator Creek and several nice segments of the Santa Fe River. Many of the surviving lakes in the Keystone Lake region are as clear as bottled water.

I realize you probably already know this, but there are likely some among us that haven't a clue.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

FYI, the black water in most creeks, rivers, etc.  is actually drinkable as is.

Do I recommend it, hell no, it will give you the runs like crazy and it still carries parasites, but due to the high acidity most of the harmful bacteria don't thrive very well in it so you'll live, but you might wish you were dead.

You know, next time your lost in the swamp, no rain's in sight and the battery to your iphone is dead where you can't check on your Bear Grylls survival app.

[simonsays]

Dapperdan I understand that breaking ground is scheduled for fall this year.

[comncense]

Is this 'announcement' about Everbank?

Business Addition to Downtown
September 20, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Mayor’s Office, Fourth Floor
City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Mayor Alvin Brown and Council President Bill Bishop will celebrate on Thursday a financial company’s move and commitment to Downtown Jacksonville, with plans to expand its investment into the city’s core.

[duvaldude08]

Is this 'announcement' about Everbank?

Business Addition to Downtown
September 20, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Mayor’s Office, Fourth Floor
City Hall - St. James
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Mayor Alvin Brown and Council President Bill Bishop will celebrate on Thursday a financial company’s move and commitment to Downtown Jacksonville, with plans to expand its investment into the city’s core.

Whats the source?

[Wacca Pilatka]

Tony Allegretti was talking about an exciting announcement for downtown at 1:30 today.