Downtown Development Update: What's rising, what's delayed

copperfiend · June 16, 2026, 04:19:36 PM

I drive by the stadium about once a week. I honestly don't know how they are going to play games there this fall. The playoff game was a logistical nightmare. I can't imagine how bad this season will be.

jaxjags · June 16, 2026, 09:30:58 PM

Yep. Need lights for MNF against the Steelers

Lostwave · Last Edit: **Yesterday** at 10:19:32 AM by Lostwave

Those are for the roof (and lights eventually). See where the lights are now. Thats where they will be for this season.

Looking at this, Jun 17 at 8:03am they are testing the lights sitting at the bottom of the 400 level.
Panorama

Ken_FSU · **Yesterday** at 10:25:11 AM

Quote from: Lostwave on Yesterday at 10:17:25 AMThose are for the roof (and lights eventually). See where the lights are now. Thats where they will be for this season.

Looking at this, Jun 17 at 8:03am they are testing the lights sitting at the bottom of the 400 level.
Panorama

Noticed the lights in the 400 level when I drove by this morning.

Cool to see the transformation going on at the stadium.

Ken_FSU · **Yesterday** at 10:26:36 AM

Also, does anyone know the status of the Cafe shell building at Riverfront Plaza?

The RFP has been closed for a couple of months now, and I haven't heard anything about who put in a submittal, who won, and what a timeframe for opening might be.

fsu813 · **Yesterday** at 10:41:47 AM

Quote from: Ken_FSU on Yesterday at 10:26:36 AMAlso, does anyone know the status of the Cafe shell building at Riverfront Plaza?

The RFP has been closed for a couple of months now, and I haven't heard anything about who put in a submittal, who won, and what a timeframe for opening might be.

I believe a quality local restaurateur is in the drivers seat. Should be good.

Ken_FSU · **Yesterday** at 10:59:52 AM

Quote from: fsu813 on Yesterday at 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Ken_FSU on Yesterday at 10:26:36 AMAlso, does anyone know the status of the Cafe shell building at Riverfront Plaza?

The RFP has been closed for a couple of months now, and I haven't heard anything about who put in a submittal, who won, and what a timeframe for opening might be.

I believe a quality local restaurateur is in the drivers seat. Should be good.

Great news! Fingers crossed!

tufsu1 · **Yesterday** at 11:45:49 AM

^ from what I hear, they expect the space to be occupied by the fall

Ken_FSU · **Today** at 04:44:19 PM

Seems to be work of some type picking back up at the Independent Life building this week.