Proposed East San Marco Condo/Retail Renderings

[billy]

My Grandparents's old house on Minerva is now a Wachovia drive-through.
(or is it Wells Fargo?)

[thelakelander]

Drop the condos on top of the Publix (or at least phase the construction process) and this project would move forward a lot faster.

Publix project still in the pipeline

The sign at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard still says a mixed-use development, called East San Marco, and a new Publix are in the pipeline. The St. Joe Co. will develop the property while Regency Centers will help market it. Publix is still under lease and both companies will continue to monitor the commercial market until the time is right to begin construction.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=530574

[Joe]

From a land use and design perspective it still is a great project. It would be such an amazing complement to the San Marco Square area.

But yeah, I just can't imagine it going forward with condos - or even apartments - for a very very long time.

[billy]

Does anyone think the new Publix on University west means a San Marco Publix is not needed?

[tufsu1]

nope...that just replaced the store across the street

[Ocklawaha]

I noted some activity on this site on Monday, and wondered how much they have altered it from the  beautiful plans shown in this MJ article? Does MJ have the newer renderings?

This place is sorely needed in the Southbank area, and with this + the Square + FEC RY commuter and/or Amtrak + BRT + Skyway extension + possible South Jacksonville Municipal Railways (streetcar reincarnation)... OMG what a place to invest!!!!!!!!! This could easily outstrip every other inner city locale if these things or a majority of them happen.


OCKLAWAHA

[copperfiend]

I know a few years back, Publix was not going to build without the condos. I was in a Tampa a few months ago and saw a great two story urban organic Publix with parking on top of the store. I would love to see that in San Marco.

[thelakelander]

Visit this link, scroll down to the bottom and you'll find several images of Tampa's Publix Greenwise Market.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=485811&page=5

Many people today are looking for more natural and organic choices. They want to avoid foods raised with pesticides and chemicals, hormones and antibiotics. They're looking for groceries that are less processed and more pure. It was to meet these needs that we decided to open our Publix GreenWise Market stores.

They offer more than a wide array of organic, all-natural, and earth-friendly items, however. We wanted to offer a truly enjoyable experience, full of conveniences and exciting products and flavors. That's why we included a Prepared Foods section with freshly made international cuisine; curbside pickup for those prepared foods (select locations); and event planning and cooking demonstrations. It's why you'll find so many artisan cheeses, fine wines, and desserts here.

To let you find everything in one store, we included your favorite brands. But to make it easy to shop for items that are organic, made with organic ingredients, or all-natural, we gave them special brown shelf tags.

We wanted to ensure that you'd get answers and assistance, so we staffed the store with well-trained, knowledgeable associates. We wanted to offer the opportunity to simply relax, so we provided a Café with coffees and smoothies, a mezzanine with seating and a wi-fi network. And of course, we wanted to give you everything you love about Publix, like the quick checkout and complimentary carryout service.

Come visit, and you'll know just what we were thinking.

http://www.publix.com/wellness/greenwise/stores/About-Us.do

Right now there are three Publix Greenwise Markets.  They are located in Boca Raton, Tampa and Palm Beach Gardens.

[copperfiend]

Some good pictures in that link. I won't lie, the cart escalator is cool.

[heekgator]

Heard from someone in the know that the project doesn't work w/o residential component.  Think it'll be a long wait.  Looking forward to the new store at Atlantic/Bartram, even if it doesn't have a cool escalator.

[CS Foltz]

I would take exception to the "Quick Checkout" option! Unless they have more than just two checkout counters running...........you have to take a number! Winn Dixie is the same thing..........stand in line unless you have 10 items or less!

[acme54321]

You guys saw this about East San Marco in the construction thread right?

http://jacksonville.com/business/inthepipeline/project/2010-09-18/east-san-marco-conditional-capacity-availability

Looks like something is going on if they are filing for permits and such.  Not sure exactly what it means... but something is better than nothing!  (I hope )

[CS Foltz]

Last figures I saw, basically said we are saturated Condo wise and not sure how many more retail stores can survive in this economic climate.............lots of stores now, all over the place, that are empty!

[acme54321]

All I ask for is a publix! 

[CityLife]

You guys saw this about East San Marco in the construction thread right?

http://jacksonville.com/business/inthepipeline/project/2010-09-18/east-san-marco-conditional-capacity-availability

Looks like something is going on if they are filing for permits and such.  Not sure exactly what it means... but something is better than nothing!  (I hope )

The permit says construction cost is only $5 million. Pretty sure that the East San Marco proposal we have seen in the past would cost significantly more to build.

I talked to a friend of mine who is pretty high up at Regency about the project a few months back, and he didn't seem to think there was much of a shot of it getting off the ground anytime soon.