Downtown Construction Update - June 2006

River Watch Renderings

Evening Dining Downtown

Downtown diners have two more options in the evenings. Both Gormet Buffet at 140 W Monroe St and Quizno's Subs at Hogan Monroe are keeping the lights on at night to accomodate those looking for dinner downtown. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come!

Jax Bits and Pieces

PARDON ME Excuse me. Was I talking? Because I think that I was. --June 6, 2006 -- City Councilwoman Lynnette Self addressing Councilman Art Shad. Apparently, the Councilwoman felt that she had been interrupted one too many times by the sitting LUZ Chairman as they were discussing a proposed amendment...

Cecil Field Economic Impact Study

A recenty completed study on the reactivation of Cecil Field as a naval base indicates a tremendous economic impact could be had by the Jacksonville area.

The Vu Renderings - A MetroJacksonville.com Exclusive

MetroJacksonville.com is pleased to bring you these updated renderings of the Vu

St. Johns Town Center Phase II breaks ground

Phase II, opening in late summer/early fall of 2007, will have 180,000 square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) and will include approximately 40 high-end retailers and four restaurants. Many of these retailers will have their only location in the Jacksonville market at St. Johns Town Center.

An Exclusive Look Inside Club Paris

Take an exclusive look inside Club Paris as it takes shape for its June 30th grand opening.

Updated: Laura Street Lighting and Parking Plan

City Planning on Cutting Almost 300 Jobs

So the axe starts to fall. In an email from Dan Kleman to various city officials, Mr. Kleman indicated that he had recently asked various departments to identify the number of positions they are able to cut to meet a goal of 295 job cuts to bring the city budget back under control, after 3 years...