Haydon Burns

[duvalbill]

Sorry if  this has been already discussed, but have there been any new developments at the old Haydon Burns?  I know this project should take a little while, but when I last went to the Burrito Gallery (about 2 weeks ago) it didn't look like any work was being done.  Anyone have any info?

[duvalbill]

There is a demolition process going on that will not be visible from the street for a while.

It is going a whole lot slower than expected, I suspect because of the general slowdown in the economy and the perceived wretchedness in the leasing market.

I will make a call to one of the owners after lunch Duvalbill and find out firsthand.

A gentleman and a scholar.  Thank you sir.

[thelakelander]

Its good to know that they are still moving forward.

[duvalbill]

I just spoke with Mark Rinaman, one of the owners, and as stated above they have done mostly nonstructural demolition inside the building.

They are in the second generation of their plan approval process--meaning that they have submitted the plans, gotten a bunch of comments back and are working with the changes.

Mark said that they are pretty close now, and gave a probably timetable of 30-45 days before work that is visible to the public begins happening.

Hope that gives a little info.

Stephen

Thanks for the info.  I'm assuming they're still planning to add a restaurant a bar and some retail, correct?  I think if this building is done right, there will be some major connectivity with the other entertainment areas of downtown Jacksonville.

[Coolyfett]

Does that mean Skyway Stations going east on Bay Street!!!!???

[RiversideGator]

Signs on the building indicate that the Cesery Companies are handling the commercial leasing.  They are the ones who are also constructing the apartments on Main in Springfield.

[thelakelander]

Yes.  Cesery is a partner in the Haydon Burns project.  Both are supposed to have a City Market store from what I understand.

[heights unknown]

Great news about the old library; anything else going up or around that area that will also act as a fuse or catalyst to bring more people, retailers, restaurants, etc. to the area?

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[urbanlibertarian]

The health of businesses in that area has not been good lately.  I don't know how Burrito Gallery is doing but Nicky G's is closed and London Bridge is rumored to be cutting out lunch and not opening until 4pm starting July 1.

[DetroitInJAX]

Wow, Nicky G's didnt last long....

[copperfiend]

Wow, Nicky G's didnt last long....

Not a complete surprise.

[chipwich]

The food at Nicky G's wasn't bad at all.  The service sucked though.

Tried it 3 times and by the 3rd time of just awful service I was done with the place.

[stephenc]

Terrible Service... Terrible Food....

[jason_contentdg]

The health of businesses in that area has not been good lately.  I don't know how Burrito Gallery is doing but Nicky G's is closed and London Bridge is rumored to be cutting out lunch and not opening until 4pm starting July 1.

I believe Burrito Gallery is still rocking....

[DetroitInJAX]

The BG and London Bridge usually have huge crowds outside them on weekend nights... Every time I go to the BG to pick up dinner they have a lively crowd over in the bar... Same goes for London Bridge, the usual contingent of 11 Easters is there.

At least we know one downtown business is doing well... De Real Ting on Adams/Hogan....  Talk about noise ordinance violations.. sheesh... try sleeping with that place a block away from your bedroom window.