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

[heights unknown]

On a typical weekday, the first couple of floors are reserved for hotel use. Starting from the third floor (I believe), the rest is occupied by staff from the EverBank building, along with the old Greyhound station parking lot. I'm not sure about the other nearby buildings.

It'll be interesting to see what ends up being proposed for that old Greyhound lot. A co-working/residential development would make a lot of sense in that area. I don't really see another hotel going there, since the area feels more like a business district — but I could be wrong. An overflow garage might also be a smart addition, depending on what's planned. Just thinking out loud.

Brickell in Miami, for example, is mostly residential now, and Amkin has ties to Related Group out of Miami. Whatever ends up being developed, I'm hoping it becomes Jacksonville's tallest tower. Curious to hear what others think.

On another note, now that he's acquired more land near Talleyrand and starting work on the garage, I wonder if we'll start seeing some movement around Friendship Fountain as well?

Not too long ago (wish I could find it), someone, from Miami/South Florida I believe, did give a proposal for a tower on that site not too long after the property was razed. I too hope a nice tall tower, residential, goes on that site (y'all know me LOL). Why doesn't Ergisi look at that site or does Amkin basically has that property locked??

[Skybox111]

Amkin owns that parking lot and he was the one who proposed a 54 story tower and i hope it gets built or make it taller and have that ergisi tower built as well.

[Zac T]

I'm pretty sure his tower "proposal" was just fluff so he could get away with razing the Greyhound station for an illegal surface parking lot with no penalty. Doubt we see any serious development on that site or any of the other properties he owns but I would love to be wrong

[Jax_Developer]

I'm pretty sure his tower "proposal" was just fluff so he could get away with razing the Greyhound station for an illegal surface parking lot with no penalty. Doubt we see any serious development on that site or any of the other properties he owns but I would love to be wrong

Bingo.

[heights unknown]

I'm pretty sure his tower "proposal" was just fluff so he could get away with razing the Greyhound station for an illegal surface parking lot with no penalty. Doubt we see any serious development on that site or any of the other properties he owns but I would love to be wrong

Very high possibility you are correct Zac; but....not to disrespect but I too hope you are wrong. It seems, or appears, that suddenly many people, outsiders included, are seeing the immense potential in downtown Jacksonville and its urban core. And I believe most want in on "the best kept secret" that is no longer being silent. We shall soon see (I believe). There's many hints, here and there going around.

[heights unknown]

It was back in 2019 when this proposal was let out of the bag. It's been 6 years and 2025 is almost done; AND NOTHING HAS HAPPENED. Though I still hope and have pipe dreams, I doubt that anything serious is being proposed or envisioned for that site. Click on the link below to view news media:

https://dia.jacksonville.gov/news/developer-floats-idea-to-build-downtown-s-tallest-tower

[MakeDTjaxGre@tAgain]

Does anyone know what's up with Maxwell house? Seems like the demo a building on the east side late last week. Now an explosion in the factory today?

[Jankelope]

No idea, but was really hoping they would do a street level little coffee shop & a factory tour for a little tiny attraction to compliment Shipyards West park.

[thelakelander]

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-firefighters-respond-explosion-downtown-maxwell-house-plant-no-one-injured/Z4F4V54IJJFF5JOONEB6OC6RLA/

Sad to see one of the few remaining turn-of-the-century warehouses from the East Bay Street warehouse district being torn down. I have no idea what Maxwell House is going to put there but I'd be surprised if its something other than more asphalt for truck parking.

[Jankelope]

Perfect opportunity for them to make a cool little coffee shop outside their factory. It's an opportunity to engage someone who isn't 67 years old into the Maxwell House Faithful.

[heights unknown]

Did anyone know about this? This was obviously, in accordance with this article, quietly done on or about January 17, 2026. I don't remember anyone in the forum posting anything about this. It appears that Related Group's Southbank Development has received final approval from Jax City Council. Check out the below article:

https://www.herejacksonville.com/jacksonville-residential-tower-approved/

HU

[Tacachale]

Did anyone know about this? This was obviously, in accordance with this article, quietly done on or about January 17, 2026. I don't remember anyone in the forum posting anything about this. It appears that Related Group's Southbank Development has received final approval from Jax City Council. Check out the below article:

https://www.herejacksonville.com/jacksonville-residential-tower-approved/

HU

Yes! Good stuff.

[Jones518]

It was brought up. I believe I posted about it on a different thread... I'm hopeful, but I'll be happy once I see Related Group break group and get cranes in the air... allegedly they are supposed to brake ground sometime this month... fingers crossed ...we will see...

Did anyone know about this? This was obviously, in accordance with this article, quietly done on or about January 17, 2026. I don't remember anyone in the forum posting anything about this. It appears that Related Group's Southbank Development has received final approval from Jax City Council. Check out the below article:

https://www.herejacksonville.com/jacksonville-residential-tower-approved/

HU

[heights unknown]

It was brought up. I believe I posted about it on a different thread... I'm hopeful, but I'll be happy once I see Related Group break group and get cranes in the air... allegedly they are supposed to brake ground sometime this month... fingers crossed ...we will see...

Did anyone know about this? This was obviously, in accordance with this article, quietly done on or about January 17, 2026. I don't remember anyone in the forum posting anything about this. It appears that Related Group's Southbank Development has received final approval from Jax City Council. Check out the below article:

https://www.herejacksonville.com/jacksonville-residential-tower-approved/

HU

I hear you, and I definitely feel you. Our track record is poor to nil in that regard.

[Jagsdrew]

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-firefighters-respond-explosion-downtown-maxwell-house-plant-no-one-injured/Z4F4V54IJJFF5JOONEB6OC6RLA/

Sad to see one of the few remaining turn-of-the-century warehouses from the East Bay Street warehouse district being torn down. I have no idea what Maxwell House is going to put there but I'd be surprised if its something other than more asphalt for truck parking.

Crazy part is that space would yield maybe 8-10 additional semis. It's not a big space. My thought is they would try and make that an entrance to their lot because their current entrance tends to flood when the tides/weather push in.