The Park View Pavilion Coming Soon

[finehoe]

I guess it shows how low Jacksonville's expectations are if a Target is considered a "home run".

[tufsu1]

not really finehoe....urban Target stores aren't that common....so to get one is considered a big dal...even in place like LA, Miami, and Chicago

[finehoe]

Maybe we can shoot for WalMart then:

Walmart will also be debuting a series of small-scale stores in metropolitan areas. The mini-Walmarts will be about 20,000 square feet in size, reports WWD, and Supermarket News says industry analysts predict the chain will roll out between 350 and 400 of these new format locations each year over the next ten years

http://racked.com/archives/2010/09/27/target-urban-stores.php

[fsujax]

at this point I would be happy with that!

[fieldafm]

I can say there is an additional site location WalMart is currently looking at in our area.
An urban footprint in downtown is not one of them.

A big box department store doesn't really fit for the Park View site.  And frankly, where the Uptown area is in the cycling phase, something like that type of commercial development is very far down the line.  IMO, what's going to fit are retail establishments that serve THIS particular community that aren't already there... drug store, dry cleaner, fast casual restaurants... things like that.   And except for a big box drug store, most places are going to be independent shops.  Also, think about the gas station and its adjoining cafe across the street, working community, adjacent school and transit hubs... and think about complementing uses.

[fsujax]

when isn't wal-mart looking for another site in NE Florida?

[Ethylene]

A few more details:

http://jaxdailyrecord.com/publicnotice.php?Category=Notice%20of%20Bids&mode=daily


Notice of Bids 10-16527


INVITATION TO BID
PHASE 1 DEMOLITION PLAN FOR THE PARK VIEW MOTEL
901 NORTH MAIN STREET
Notice is hereby given that Park View Inns, Inc.., will receive sealed Bids up until 12:00 Noon on 20 January 2011. All Bids are to be sent to Armentrout, Marbury & Associates, Inc. Attention: William F. Armentrout, Jr., 4237 Salisbury Road, Suite 409, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. All Bid envelopes must be noted on the exterior of the envelope “Phase 1 Demolition Plan for the Park View Motel 901 North Main Street”. Bids will be publicly opened, read aloud, and recorded at 2:00 PM on 20 January 2011 in the 8th floor conference room at 214 N. Hogan Street.
SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of work includes the partial demolition of the Park View Motel, using wet demolition, with preservation of the existing parking structure. The work also includes sediment control, control of fugitive particulates, tree protection, and public safety on and around the work site and dewatering the existing parking structure. The existing parking structure shall be left in broom clean condition.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 214 N. Hogan Street, 8th Floor conference room on December 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM, to discuss the specific requirements of this project.
Specifications may be reviewed at the offices of Armentrout, Marbury & Associates, Inc., telephone number 904-296-9288 and obtained through Armentrout, Marbury & Associates, Inc.. The price per set of Documents is $100.00 and is required to be paid prior to receipt of the documents. Payment will be accepted by check only.
NO REFUND WILL BE MADE
FOR THESE DOCUMENTS
FEDERAL FUNDING: This Project will be funded partly or in total by the Federal Government. Therefore, Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (24 CFR, Parts 1 & 2); Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (24 CFR, Part 115); Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); the Davis-Bacon Act; the Anti-Kickback Act; and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Bidders are advised to refer to the Federal Regulations, of these specifications for more information.
Bidders must submit the following forms with their sealed bids: Section 3 Proposal Form, Tables A and Table B, Section 3 Business Application Certification Form (To Be completed by both the Contractor and Sub-contractors), Conflict of Interest, Letters of Intent, Section 3 Economic Opportunities Plan, Appendix “H”, List of Subcontractors and Shop Fabricators, Training and Apprenticeship Program Memo in accordance with 24 CFR, Part 135.
All Bids must be made on the forms provided, properly executed, placed in an envelope and mailed or delivered in accordance with this Notice.
Dec. 15/16/17 (10-16527)

[finehoe]

I can say there is an additional site location WalMart is currently looking at in our area.
An urban footprint in downtown is not one of them.

Maybe not, but if they're going to be opening 350-400 of these new format locations a YEAR, it's not far-fetched for Jacksonville to try and snag at least one.

[KuroiKetsunoHana]

Walmart will also be debuting a series of small-scale stores in metropolitan areas. The mini-Walmarts will be about 20,000 square feet in size, reports WWD, and Supermarket News says industry analysts predict the chain will roll out between 350 and 400 of these new format locations each year over the next ten years

[/quote]
oh hell no.  the only thing worse than large chain 'upscale' nonsense is that soulless destroyer ov all that is good that calls itself walmart.

[finehoe]

oh hell no.  the only thing worse than large chain 'upscale' nonsense is that soulless destroyer ov all that is good that calls itself walmart.

I have never bought anything in my life from a WalMart, so I understand where you are coming from.  However, I must disagree that it is the only thing worse.  It's far worse to have empty, rubble strown lots and abandoned buildings like we have now.

[Singejoufflue]

oh hell no.  the only thing worse than large chain 'upscale' nonsense is that soulless destroyer ov all that is good that calls itself walmart.

I have never bought anything in my life from a WalMart, so I understand where you are coming from.  However, I must disagree that it is the only thing worse.  It's far worse to have empty, rubble strown lots and abandoned buildings like we have now.

Its nice to live a life where you don't need severely reduced prices, marginal quality and round-the-clock access to make ends meet.

[vicupstate]

So the Heinz Ketchup or the Hanes Socks are Publix/Target are better than the Heinz Ketchup and Hanes Socks at Walmart?  Do tell.

It all the same stuff made in all the same (largely Chinese ) places. 

[tufsu1]

The difference is this...Target trest its employees better and cares more about the communities they are in.

[finehoe]

http://www.wakeupwalmart.com

http://walmartwatch.com

[iloveionia]

The Parkview Inn in it's heyday was really lovely.  Had it been preserved, it would have been a great mixed use commercial/residential structure.  

Whatever store goes in, I hope that it has a blend with the surrounding area (entrance to Springfield, Creek, and Park,) and it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.  I would love to see an Northampton, MA vibe there.  
http://gonewengland.about.com/od/mashopping/ss/aa-northampton-shops.htm

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