Downtown Construction Update - September 2008

Metro Jacksonville · September 11, 2008, 05:00:00 AM

Downtown Construction Update - September 2008

A look at the status of various projects under construction in and around downtown during the month of September.

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stjohnsguy · September 11, 2008, 06:40:33 AM

yawn!!!!!!!

still not much going on to draw people Downtown.The sleepy Mill-less Town lives on.SHIPYARDS Entertainment district and new convention center on the river would be a start.Wake up city leaders give us something to come downtown for.Till then we will just stay in the land of strip malls and soccer moms.....mmmm soccer moms

billy · September 11, 2008, 07:13:42 AM

Where is the Springfield building located.

BridgeTroll · September 11, 2008, 07:20:02 AM

Not much at this site yet but here is the link...

http://www.myspace.com/thelibraryjax

copperfiend · September 11, 2008, 07:40:53 AM

We could have republished the update from August...or July...or June.

TD* · September 11, 2008, 07:49:14 AM

Not bad Not bad... a lot of projects seem to be coming along... Whats the point of kings Ave Station? was it supposed to be a TOD because the skyway links it?

How tall is it going to be?

Chaz1969 · September 11, 2008, 08:00:20 AM

Has construction resumed on Berkman 2 yet?

thelakelander · September 11, 2008, 08:06:24 AM

Quote from: billy on September 11, 2008, 07:13:42 AM
Where is the Springfield building located.

The NE corner of 3rd & Main.

thelakelander · September 11, 2008, 08:08:36 AM

Quote from: copperfiend on September 11, 2008, 07:40:53 AM
We could have republished the update from August...or July...or June.

Its evident that things are starting to slow down. We may have to start spreading out this series to every three months.

thelakelander · September 11, 2008, 08:13:22 AM

Quote from: TD* on September 11, 2008, 07:49:14 AM
Not bad Not bad... a lot of projects seem to be coming along... Whats the point of kings Ave Station? was it supposed to be a TOD because the skyway links it?

How tall is it going to be?

The Kings Avenue Station is a TAD ( Transit Adjacent Development). Although its located on land owned by JTA, its a block or two south of the skyway station. The first phase will include two Hilton hotel chains. The hotels are supposed to be eight stories so I believe the building is now topped out. The second phase (not anticipated to break ground anytime soon) will be residential with street retail.

thelakelander · September 11, 2008, 08:13:41 AM

Quote from: Chaz1969 on September 11, 2008, 08:00:20 AM
Has construction resumed on Berkman 2 yet?

No.

billy · September 11, 2008, 08:31:23 AM

Miles?

copperfiend · September 11, 2008, 09:02:55 AM

What projects have you stopped reporting on?

Captain Zissou · September 11, 2008, 09:15:39 AM

During the past summer the only thing really newsworthy has been the completion of the Peninsula. Other than that, I would say the only projects of note are Kings Avenue Station and Alfred I. DuPont Trust. When 8 stories is the Big story, I think it's time for some new stuff.

David · September 11, 2008, 10:33:52 AM

Quote from: sdp777 on September 11, 2008, 08:39:01 AM
Whats the current status of the Laura Trio? I have always been fascinated with that bank building. Last I heard, while working at KBJ we did some feasibility studies for Police/Fire.

Aren't those buildings in foreclosure currently?

I don't think the progress has stalled completely downtown, it's just the market catching up. I know Jacksonville has some wealth, but the amount of multi-million dollar condos that were being proposed was definetely outpacing demand. It's time to look at some more affordable projects I think. As for drawing people downtown, the artwalk continues to pull in more and more new comers every month & Bay St is starting to shape up finally. I've stopped expecting things to blow up downtown and i've focused more on the urban neighborhoods these days. It is what it is....