Jaguars State of the Franchise 2018

[Kerry]

The entire north american continent is the bid for 2026.  Pretty sure they were showing them because 10,000 people assembled to cheer on our women.

https://kc2026.com/

https://fox4kc.com/2019/07/07/thousands-gather-at-power-light-to-watch-us-womens-team-win-fourth-world-cup-title/

It was a great look for KC and the bid for the World Cup to come to the city. The FOX broadcast showed scenes from the Power and Light District multiple times. They need 10,000 signatures to help the bid and they added a lot Sunday.

"FOX wants to show American passion for the World Cup so they show Kansas City, David Ficklin said, executive director of the KC 2026 World Cup. "And look at the ratings, we are one of the top 2-3 markets for viewing the World Cup every single match. So this is a really compelling statement that we're able to make to FIFA."

It was estimated around 10,000 people were at the Power and Light District, including restaurants, bars and the KC Live area.

[KenFSU]

Deal reached between the mayor's office and Iguana.

DIA and City Council next in line.

$450 million development, sounds like the office component might be fluid.

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/city-jaguars-owner-reach-incentives-deal-on-dollar450-million-lot-j-development

New (but largely unchanged) render here:
https://bobcat.grahamdigital.com/da1701057d783c24a0edf3171bed6223df7d1b0b/fit-760x428-000.jpg

Interesting that, in Curry's video announcement, he mentioned integrated and surface parking, but not a garage specifically.

[itsfantastic1]

Let's fully embrace our development strategy at opposite ends of our downtown business core!

I propose the Dumbbell Entertainment Artificial Development Zone, or DEADzone for short!

[Kerry]

What exactly is costing $450 million?

The new JEA headquarters is $75 million
Vista Brooklyn is $52 million
The Hyatt Place downtown is $23 million

Assuming something similar is built there is still $300,000,000 on the table.  I can't imagine a parking garage and LIVE arena are going to cost $300 million.  Depending on the public incentives we could just eliminate the middle man (Khan), build this ourselves, and keep 100% of the profit.

Also, I don't think they know what "mixed use" means.

[Snufflee]

What exactly is costing $450 million?

The new JEA headquarters is $75 million
Vista Brooklyn is $52 million
The Hyatt Place downtown is $23 million

Assuming something similar is built there is still $300,000,000 on the table.  I can't imagine a parking garage and LIVE arena are going to cost $300 million.  Depending on the public incentives we could just eliminate the middle man (Khan), build this ourselves, and keep 100% of the profit.

Also, I don't think they know what "mixed use" means.

TL;DR: Let the Fleecing of the Taxpayers begin.

[Steve]

Deal reached between the mayor's office and Iguana.

DIA and City Council next in line.

$450 million development, sounds like the office component might be fluid.

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/city-jaguars-owner-reach-incentives-deal-on-dollar450-million-lot-j-development

New (but largely unchanged) render here:
https://bobcat.grahamdigital.com/da1701057d783c24a0edf3171bed6223df7d1b0b/fit-760x428-000.jpg

Interesting that, in Curry's video announcement, he mentioned integrated and surface parking, but not a garage specifically.

What's the bill?

(I realize that hasn't been announced but that's all I care about with this one.

[Charles Hunter]

What exactly is costing $450 million?

The new JEA headquarters is $75 million
Vista Brooklyn is $52 million
The Hyatt Place downtown is $23 million

Assuming something similar is built there is still $300,000,000 on the table.   I can't imagine a parking garage and LIVE arena are going to cost $300 million.  Depending on the public incentives we could just eliminate the middle man (Khan), build this ourselves, and keep 100% of the profit.

Also, I don't think they know what "mixed use" means.

The new Curry-Mousa Charter School, on the site of the former Landing, with athletic fields on the former Court House / City Hall site. Rumor has it the design closely follows a building in Agra, India.

[acme54321]

What exactly is costing $450 million?

The new JEA headquarters is $75 million
Vista Brooklyn is $52 million
The Hyatt Place downtown is $23 million

Assuming something similar is built there is still $300,000,000 on the table.  I can't imagine a parking garage and LIVE arena are going to cost $300 million.  Depending on the public incentives we could just eliminate the middle man (Khan), build this ourselves, and keep 100% of the profit.

Also, I don't think they know what "mixed use" means.

That ridiculous parking deck is going to be ridiculously expensive.

[CityLife]

What exactly is costing $450 million?

The new JEA headquarters is $75 million
Vista Brooklyn is $52 million
The Hyatt Place downtown is $23 million

Assuming something similar is built there is still $300,000,000 on the table.  I can't imagine a parking garage and LIVE arena are going to cost $300 million.  Depending on the public incentives we could just eliminate the middle man (Khan), build this ourselves, and keep 100% of the profit.

Also, I don't think they know what "mixed use" means.

"Mixed-Use" can be vertically or horizontally integrated. This is quite clearly a horizontally integrated mixed-use project.

The renderings look to be of a higher caliber than Vista Brooklyn (which is actually $60 million), JEA, and Hyatt Place, so not sure the cost is really apples to apples.

Will be interested to see the actual figures, incentive package, and development program once released.

[thelakelander]

The renderings appear to be placeholders that will eventually be value engineered into real buildings when they get that far along. I was excited to see the actual figures, incentive package request and development timeline but I guess we'll have to wait a bit more time for that information.   As for the $450 million tag, I assume the numbers can get up there when you're including a massive garage and may have to resolve any potential contamination issues with the former heavy industrial site.

[MusicMan]

What is the proposed purpose of the "LIVE ARENA?"  Won't it be right next door to Daily's Place?

[thelakelander]

^Live Arena can easily be explained as a miniature Landing with a covered courtyard for live and special events. See this article for more detail:

https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/what-is-lot-j-the-jaguars-500-million-development/

[Kerry]

^Live Arena can easily be explained as a miniature Landing with a covered courtyard for live and special events. See this article for more detail:

https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/what-is-lot-j-the-jaguars-500-million-development/

And since we don't need two venues like that.....

[JaGoaT]

Will any of that money go to bringing down the bridge overpass?

[vicupstate]

The renderings appear to be placeholders that will eventually be value engineered into real buildings when they get that far along. I was excited to see the actual figures, incentive package request and development timeline but I guess we'll have to wait a bit more time for that information.   As for the $450 million tag, I assume the numbers can get up there when you're including a massive garage and may have to resolve any potential contamination issues with the former heavy industrial site.

The $450 mm is probably total buildout including all the buildings in the rendering. Some of which will come later.