Barnett/Laura Trio Redevelopment to be announced

[fsujax]

They have got to make those apts affordable to attract some young professionals who can afford them. I was just about priced out of the Downtown rental market baack in 2006.

Stephen, check your inbox.

[futurejax]

Christmas Eve at Grammas:

Do you think this will ultimately be the beginning of long term downtown vitality?

[Dapperdan]

Stephen,
I really like this proposal. I was thinking that the Barnett Building was just waiting for the right person. Kuhn already had it gutted and new windows put on. It is like a clean slate inside. I love the modern apt building in the empty lot. I like everything about this. Hopefully everything goes smoothly and construction starts within the 9 months you mentioned. Until the last brick is laid, I won't get too excited, but I must admit, Christmas came early this year.

[downtownjag]

Will there be a suspended people mover/bridge connecting barnett to the parking garage/new apt building over the street?  If it's done tastefully it would look great.  Residents would love that in the rain...

[Wacca Pilatka]

Found out from Jerry Spinks that Bob Broward apparently has the original molds of Klutho's Cornices from the Florida Life Building, to the replacements may actually be cast from the original, and perfectly replicated.

Can this day get any better?

[futurejax]

Do you think this will ultimately be the beginning of long term downtown vitality?

If they get the last 3% handled and build it, yes.

This project includes all of the elements that have worked time and time again across the country.  Mixed use development, but so intelligently thought out that it makes it into a generator.

Not that anyone should underestimate the human capacity to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

If the lease prices (either commercial or residential) are too high, it could easily implode.

If the City half asses their part, it could also f' up, but if this is at all indicative of the types of projects being pursued by the city, then the answer is an unqualified 'yes'.

That's awesome and it seems the most difficult part of these projects (financing), especially in the lending climate we re in, is pretty much addressed.   Next up downtown light rail/street car or trolly connecting Laura St to the Landing, Landing all the way to the stadium, etc.,?......

[Doctor_K]

Found out from Jerry Spinks that Bob Broward apparently has the original molds of Klutho's Cornices from the Florida Life Building, to the replacements may actually be cast from the original, and perfectly replicated.

Can this day get any better?

Only if streetcar/trolleys are announced as official and ready to go before close of business!

[Captain Zissou]

Christmas Eve at Grammas:

Thank you sir.  That should curb my appetite for a few hours.  It looks amazing.

[Wacca Pilatka]

Found out from Jerry Spinks that Bob Broward apparently has the original molds of Klutho's Cornices from the Florida Life Building, to the replacements may actually be cast from the original, and perfectly replicated.

Can this day get any better?

Only if streetcar/trolleys are announced as official and ready to go before close of business!

I figure I should get to marry a member of the Roar as part of the bargain also, but that's probably being too selfish...

[St. Auggie]

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I figure I should get to marry a member of the Roar as part of the bargain also, but that's probably being too selfish...
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I was talking to a former member of the Roar this weekend and she said she had gotten to the point that she was going to marry the next guy that walked by.  A couple of guys walked by soon after, where were you on Friday night?  You maybe getting your wish!

[Mattius92]

This is great news, and I sure do hope it spurs additional development in DT Jax. This could turn Laura Street into the place to be.

[Coolyfett]

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:             

Development team to be joined by Mayor John Peyton and JEDC Executive Director Ron Barton in announcement of agreement to purchase and redevelop the historic Barnett Bank and Laura Street Trio buildings in downtown Jacksonville.

WHEN:             

Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – May 25, 2010
                     
WHERE:           

Mayor’s Conference Room – Suite 400                             
                     
City Hall
117 W. Duval Street                               
                                               
WHO:               

Ron Barton, JEDC, Project Development Team, Mayor John Peyton

MEDIA
CONTACT:       

Tina Kicklighter, 904/710-3887, tkicklighter@trsg
Nancy Seely, 904/571-2690, nseely@trsg.net

Yea right...whatever.

[Steve]

It does seem unbelieveable.  We were talking last night, and it's like 2006 all over again.  The Landing is fighting for parking, there are plans for the Laura Trio and Barnett, there is a push for Laura Street to be THE pedestrian centerpiece for downtown, all on the eve of a mayor's race.  Let see if we can do it this time.

[Jaxson]

I agree with Coolyfett.  I will believe it when I see it...  The land of Peyton is the land where dreams go to die...

[fsujax]

you know you are right Steve. It feels like 2006 all over again! crazy.