The Block Jax permit means the 'Food. Family. Fun' venue can start construction

[thelakelander]

Still haven't been since it officially opened but plan to eventually check it out one day. I agree that there's a market for similar concepts all over town. The design isn't anything revolutionary. Its a simple formula that has worked for centuries before our time.

[fsu813]

Agreed on the Landing offering this in the past, disagree on the current new and refurbished parks offering anything in the same ballpark as the Block in terms of amenities. In my opinion, it is a fatal flaw we are making downtown with the riverfront. So much awesome parkspace, far too little supporting amenities. Riverfront Plaza, Shipyards West, and Metro Park could all be completed to design tomorrow, and they're not moving the needle without event spaces and affordable, diverse, permanent food & bev options.

All the new parks you mentioned have significant space reserved for retail/restaurants.

Ie) Riverfront Plaza has at least 4 restaurants planned, one in each quadrant.