Downtown Construction Update - March 2009

Started by Metro Jacksonville, March 10, 2009, 05:00:00 AM

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BridgeTroll

#30
March 12, 2009, 07:30:51 AM
Berkman Urban Climbing and Base Jumping Emporium
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Jason

#31
March 12, 2009, 11:25:21 AM
^ Nice!

I wouldn't think that building would be suited for anything other than residential or hospitality.  Surely, it'll be finished some day.

happical

#32
March 12, 2009, 02:20:35 PM
NO NO NO, i hate the new vomit color on the Fu Hao Bistro, the green was a hell of a lot better.

nicktooch

#33
March 14, 2009, 05:02:46 PM
yeh bc we really needed another asian cuisine within a 5 min radius... ??? i mean dont get me wrong i could eat sushi all day long (wasabi buffet on southside blvd 9.99 all u can eat sushi/hibachi), but couldnt we have thought a little more outside the box... say maybe a men's store like Armor was in avondale? american apparel like the one in gainesville would be awesome.

mtraininjax

#34
March 17, 2009, 12:15:14 AM
What, no artist's market opening first week in April under I-95 in betweeen Brooklyn/Riverside?  ???
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thelakelander

#35
March 17, 2009, 02:55:39 PM
We'll feature a comprehensive thread about the artist market before and after the grand opening.
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fsu813

#37
December 07, 2009, 08:45:07 PM Last Edit: December 07, 2009, 08:49:52 PM by fsu813
Looks like the Brewster Hospital renovation will be put to good use shortly.......



Jacksonville prepares to find tenant for restored Brewster Hospital

Jacksonville is about to hang a “for lease” sign on the historic Brewster Hospital, which hasn’t been occupied for four decades but recently went through a $2.3 million renovation.

The two-story building, which the city owns, dates back to 1885 and left its mark on Jacksonville history by providing medical treatment and nurse training to African Americans from 1901 to 1966.

The former hospital, located at 843 W. Monroe St., in the downtown-area LaVilla neighborhood, is just three blocks from where the new county courthouse is rising. LaVilla has gained several new office buildings in recent years.

Karen Nasrallah, redevelopment manager for the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, didn’t miss a beat today when asked why the Brewster Hospital would attract tenants who otherwise might move to a newer building.

“When  you walk into it, it’s got so much ambience and history,” Nasrallah said. “It’s got such a fascinating history and it’s been renovated to pristine condition.”

The city would give preference to occupants that carry on the building’s legacy by providing medical services and treatment, according to a project summary prepared for the JEDC. But the city isn’t limiting the proposals to just that field, and officials hope the building attracts a large number of offers, Nasrallah said.

The JEDC is scheduled to vote Wednesday on seeking proposals from prospective tenants. If the JEDC approves, the city’s Professional Services Evaluation Committee would next call for proposals and rank them, setting the stage for negotiations and eventually a lease agreement. Nasrallah said that process will take several months and the city hasn’t set any deadline yet for interested business or organizations to submit their proposals.

The city would score the proposals based on what tenants are willing to pay in rent, whether they will need taxpayer financial incentives, their financial strength, their qualifications and experience, how their projects would promote downtown redevelopment, and how quickly they can move into the building.

The city would work with the tenants on constructing and maintaining a high-visibility memorial saluting the service of nurses who went through Brewster Hospital.

The JEDC will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at its office, 1 W. Adams St. in downtown.

http://jacksonville.com/business/2009-12-07/story/jacksonville_prepares_to_find_tenant_for_restored_brewster_hospital



heights unknown

#38
December 07, 2009, 11:25:04 PM
You can't put new projects on that don't exist or are not being planned (I'm sure everyone knows this).  Hopefully as the economy improves we'll see a couple of 40 or 50 story pinnacles rising into the clouds (wishful thinking).

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heights unknown

#39
December 07, 2009, 11:27:46 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on March 18, 2009, 04:25:26 AM
The stalled residential highrise in Vegas: St. Regis.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/06/greathomesanddestinations/06vegas.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=escapes&adxnnlx=1237364612-tQ3W9wz4dS88UHxyJloqZQ

Marketing to Gay Men and Lesbians?  Nothing wrong with that but the way they worded it appears they are "scraping the bottom of the barrel."

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