Main Street Library finally making progress

[duvaldude08]

Per the Daily Record, they just approved a liquor license for a proposed bowling alley and lounge for the library project. Also, the monroe street proposal has been turned down.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-04-01

[Captain Zissou]

Also presenting at the meeting was Stephen Dare, representing Metrojacksonville.com, a blog whose members are interested in Downtown issues.

“Our consensus is that the area in front of the courthouse needs to be a green space. We’re very happy to finally agree with you on something,” Dare told the board.

Nice work Stephen!

[duvaldude08]

Also presenting at the meeting was Stephen Dare, representing Metrojacksonville.com, a blog whose members are interested in Downtown issues.

“Our consensus is that the area in front of the courthouse needs to be a green space. We’re very happy to finally agree with you on something,” Dare told the board.

Nice work Stephen!

Oh wow I didnt even read that part. LMAO. That's for being our voice Stephen!

[Captain Zissou]

I hate how they refer to metrojax as a blog still.  It's not a blog.  It is a news website.  There's more accurate reporting here than the majority of local news sites.

[Jason]

^ Amen Captain!

[fsujax]

I am so glad somone went and spoke on Metrojacksonville. Nice job!

[uptowngirl]

Thanks Stephen- and wow on the old library space, I am VERY excited we will spend a lot of time and money there :-)

[brainstormer]

What especially perturbs me is that new development and small businesses are still having a hard time getting financing.  Big banks are holding down growth in my opinion.  Experienced and notable developers like Cesary should not have to beg for financing.  So a downtown redevelopment can't get financed but a cookie-cutter crap subdivision on Sunbeam can?   

[duvaldude08]

What especially perturbs me is that new development and small businesses are still having a hard time getting financing.  Big banks are holding down growth in my opinion.  Experienced and notable developers like Cesary should not have to beg for financing.  So a downtown redevelopment can't get financed but a cookie-cutter crap subdivision on Sunbeam can?   

I totally agree! And that is so upsetting about the Trio Project as well.

[TheProfessor]

So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?

[duvaldude08]

So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?

Its a done deal. The council agreed that Monroe should not be rebuilt and it should be converted into public/green space.

[Jdog]

Thanks again to Stephen. 

[Charles Hunter]

Per the Daily Record, they just approved a liquor license for a proposed bowling alley and lounge for the library project. Also, the monroe street proposal has been turned down.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-04-01

Guess I'm too conscious of the date, and read that first line as meaning the library on Hemming Plaza!  Good news, for real!

[904Scars]

Cool and Cool!

[wsansewjs]

So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?

Its a done deal. The council agreed that Monroe should not be rebuilt and it should be converted into public/green space.

This goes out to prove that MetroJacksonville is one of the strongest force of natures to lead Jacksonville to a bright future with common sense and realistic goals.

-Josh