Jacksonville Development News

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Grand Re-opening Part Two.

The following images are by Thelakelander on MetroJacksonville.







Flashmob








Riverwalk repair...this will now commence for another mile down the river.


The following images are taken by either Steve Congro or Mike Field of MetroJacksonville.

[Lakelander]

1534 Oak Street breaks ground.

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/art...-breaks-ground

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/art...n-gorrie-lofts

Random sampling of pics taken by Lakelander of the inside of the loft conversion of the John Gorrie Junior High, built in 1923 in Riverside. 68 residences with prices ranging from $102K for a small studio to $312K for a larger 2 bedroom "townhome". Old school loft conversions are not a new thing to Jacksonville as several other schools and old buildings have been converted, mainly in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, and Springfield.

http://thejohngorrie.discovertecweb....hborhoods.aspx














These lofts are at the intersection of Stockton and College St, where there is a streetscape project ongoing. Across the street in a small commercial strip is one of the city's best restaurants (which has been featured on Food Network) 13 Gypsies, a true Spanish tradition. It is the best Spanish food in town and is 110% authentic to Andalucia. Chef and Sous chef are both from Spain.

Also within walking distance is the King St nightlife district which is also growing into a brewery district, complete with 2 and ever increasing breweries. A sampling of what residents can walk to:

Walkers:: http://www.walkersbar.com/


http://www.intuitionaleworks.com/
http://www.boldcitybrewery.com/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/kickbacksgastropub (600 bottled beers and 84 on tap)
Rogue and Loft
Park Place (LGBT bar)

and many more. It's a great location.

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A smattering of local ongoing projects.

From left to right:

John Gorrie Junior High loft conversion, the small highlighted triangle is where 1234 Oak is going up (see above), the highlighted section of highway is really a park underneath that will connect Riverside Park with Riverside Art Market on the river, and across the river the square is the 200 ft addition to the Wolfson's Adult hospital and the strip is the San Marco streetscape project leading to the square (not pictured).

[Lakelander]

Some images of the new tower at Baptist Medical Center from this weekend:

[FLAWDA-FELLA]

Nice update shots Lakelander, I drove past the site just last week but couldn't take any pics.

[FLAWDA-FELLA]

Jax made today's banner ya'll!!

[Del Mayberry]

Some awesome pictures of Jax in here. I've only been there twice just driving through to get in and out of Georgia. Maybe next time I'll stop and smell the roses.

[simms3]

August 2011 Urban Core Construction Update

Note: Just a few preview pics. thelakelander on MetroJacksonville took these photos this past Sunday morning (I believe...it's when he normally takes photos). He takes photos every month for updates.

To view the original photos and discussion of the updates visit MetroJacksonville - August Construction Update for more information.

1. Wolfson's Children's Hospital Adult Tower (12 floors)





2. New VA Clinic (Springfield/Northside)





3. Chew, 5 Points (3 floors triangular lot, contemporary design, rooftop terrace)





4. Jacksonville Electric Authority Tower garage reclad



5. Northpointe Towne Center (new community center for very depressed area on Northside, financed by TIF)





6. Paul Davis Restorations (Springfield)



7. Bold Bean Coffee (Riverside)

[adam_uk]

i just love this city i wanna go back there but can't affort it tickets are very expensive now days.

[Chadoh25]

Great updates!

[QuantumX]

It's great to be able to see the goings-on in the old hometown!

[Lakelander]

Here are a few random images from the Metro Jacksonville September 2011 urban core construction update.


Duval County Courthouse


Restoration of the old federal courthouse. This historic building will become a part of the new county courthouse complex.


Baptist/Wolfson's Tower


San Marco Boulevard Streetscape


1534 Oak Street (infill mixed use building)



1534 Oak Street renderings


Stockton Street Streetscape


Jefferson Street Streetscape - Shands Medical District




Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic - Shands Medical District


Park View Pavilion - Demo down to old parking garage nearing completion


Northpoint Town Center

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/art...september-2011

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November Construction Update

Note: 6 pictures of a few, select projects in town.thelakelander on MetroJacksonville took these photos last week.

To view the original photos and discussion of the updates visit MetroJacksonville - November Construction Update for more information.

1. - Wolfson Adult Hospital Tower



2. - New VA Clinic





3. - US courthouse renovation



4. - 1534 Oak St

[FLAWDA-FELLA]

I had no idea that Winn-Dixie was up for sale especially after the company just went through some restructuring.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45723409...cksonville_fl/

[FlaNatv]

Wow, this will be strange, no more Winn Dixie.

[Lakelander]

Evidently, they're going to keep the Winn-Dixie stores the same. No word on where the corporate headquarters will be located. Nevertheless, it will now be a private company, so we'll lose one of our 4 F500s.

[Lakelander]

Btw, here are a few updated pics of construction projects in and around downtown.

Duval County Courthouse






Baptist/Wolfson's Tower





1534 Oak Street





Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic

[Lakelander]

Oh, and this announcement yesterday was overshadowed by Winn-Dixie's sell. Now the largest Florida-based bank and after purchasing naming rights for Everbank Field, Everbank is leaving the burbs for downtown.

EverBank to move Downtown, AT&T Tower 301 becomes EverBank Center

EverBank Financial Corp. executives announced this morning that the company has signed an agreement to lease about 270,000 square feet in AT&T Tower 301, which will be renamed EverBank Center.
The Jacksonville-based bank said it will relocate more than 1,500 employees to the area. An incentives agreement with the City and state called for 1,000 jobs to be moved and 200 to be created.

EverBank was facing a Thursday deadline to execute an incentives deal with the state that, along with a deal from the City, will provide $5.15 million in tax refunds and training assistance to the company in return for the Downtown move and job creation.

EverBank now can file for permits to build out the space at the tower at 301 W. Bay St.

EverBank will occupy nine floors of the building. In addition to office space, EverBank Center is expected to include a fitness center, Wi-Fi hot spots, a food court and a national vendor coffee shop.

full article: http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showst...tory_id=535190

[HeartofFlorida]

Originally Posted by Lakelander

Btw, here are a few updated pics of construction projects in and around downtown.

Duval County Courthouse

Every time I see this courthouse, it reminds me of the clock tower from "Back to the Future 2" on steroids. I like it.