Per the Daily Record, they just approved a liquor license for a proposed bowling alley and lounge for the library project. Also, the monroe street proposal has been turned down.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-04-01
QuoteAlso presenting at the meeting was Stephen Dare, representing Metrojacksonville.com, a blog whose members are interested in Downtown issues.
“Our consensus is that the area in front of the courthouse needs to be a green space. We’re very happy to finally agree with you on something,†Dare told the board.
Nice work Stephen!
Quote from: Captain Zissou on April 01, 2011, 11:08:35 AM
QuoteAlso presenting at the meeting was Stephen Dare, representing Metrojacksonville.com, a blog whose members are interested in Downtown issues.
“Our consensus is that the area in front of the courthouse needs to be a green space. We’re very happy to finally agree with you on something,†Dare told the board.
Nice work Stephen!
Oh wow I didnt even read that part. LMAO. That's for being our voice Stephen!
I hate how they refer to metrojax as a blog still. It's not a blog. It is a news website. There's more accurate reporting here than the majority of local news sites.
^ Amen Captain!
I am so glad somone went and spoke on Metrojacksonville. Nice job!
Thanks Stephen- and wow on the old library space, I am VERY excited we will spend a lot of time and money there :-)
What especially perturbs me is that new development and small businesses are still having a hard time getting financing. Big banks are holding down growth in my opinion. Experienced and notable developers like Cesary should not have to beg for financing. So a downtown redevelopment can't get financed but a cookie-cutter crap subdivision on Sunbeam can? >:(
Quote from: brainstormer on April 01, 2011, 12:01:19 PM
What especially perturbs me is that new development and small businesses are still having a hard time getting financing. Big banks are holding down growth in my opinion. Experienced and notable developers like Cesary should not have to beg for financing. So a downtown redevelopment can't get financed but a cookie-cutter crap subdivision on Sunbeam can? >:(
I totally agree! And that is so upsetting about the Trio Project as well.
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
Quote from: TheProfessor on April 01, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
Its a done deal. The council agreed that Monroe should not be rebuilt and it should be converted into public/green space.
Thanks again to Stephen.
Quote from: duvaldude08 on April 01, 2011, 10:59:42 AM
Per the Daily Record, they just approved a liquor license for a proposed bowling alley and lounge for the library project. Also, the monroe street proposal has been turned down.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-04-01
Guess I'm too conscious of the date, and read that first line as meaning the library on Hemming Plaza! Good news, for real!
Cool and Cool!
Quote from: duvaldude08 on April 01, 2011, 12:53:54 PM
Quote from: TheProfessor on April 01, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
Its a done deal. The council agreed that Monroe should not be rebuilt and it should be converted into public/green space.
This goes out to prove that MetroJacksonville is one of the strongest force of natures to lead Jacksonville to a bright future with common sense and realistic goals.
-Josh
QuoteThis goes out to prove that MetroJacksonville is one of the strongest force of natures to lead Jacksonville to a bright future with common sense and realistic goals.
Whoa dude. I love metrojax too, but that might be a bit much.
Great news! Thanks Stephen and MetroJacksonville! :D
LOL, I got confused with this thread thinking that the Main Library on Laura St was getting the liquor license. This thread should read 'The Old Haydon Burns Library (on Ocean Street) finally making progress'.
...why did this have to be posted on April 1st?
Quote from: I-10east on April 01, 2011, 03:50:21 PM
LOL, I got confused with this thread thinking that the Main Library on Laura St was getting the liquor license. This thread should read 'The Old Haydon Burns Library (on Ocean Street) finally making progress'.
Especially since the new public library does have entrances on Main Street, and the other one is on Ocean Street.
Quote from: TheProfessor on April 01, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
It is not a done deal - Monroe St. that is. The City Council's Transportation Committee takes it up next Monday, April 4 at 2 p.m. It then goes to the full Council.
Quote from: Kay on April 01, 2011, 04:48:35 PM
Quote from: TheProfessor on April 01, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
It is not a done deal - Monroe St. that is. The City Council's Transportation Committee takes it up next Monday, April 4 at 2 p.m. It then goes to the full Council.
This CANNOT be emphasized enough. Anyone reading this needs to stop posting on this forum and call and write your council members on this issue, RIGHT NOW.
The Haydon Burns does not have the required tenants to get financing at this point. The liquor license exemption passed yesterday was encouraging... but they are a ways off from breaking ground.
Quote from: fieldafm on April 01, 2011, 04:58:03 PM
Quote from: Kay on April 01, 2011, 04:48:35 PM
Quote from: TheProfessor on April 01, 2011, 12:36:45 PM
So does this mean it is a done deal that Monroe will be closed or is city council still wanting it rebuilt?
It is not a done deal - Monroe St. that is. The City Council's Transportation Committee takes it up next Monday, April 4 at 2 p.m. It then goes to the full Council.
This CANNOT be emphasized enough. Anyone reading this needs to stop posting on this forum and call and write your council members on this issue, RIGHT NOW.
The Haydon Burns does not have the required tenants to get financing at this point. The liquor license exemption passed yesterday was encouraging... but they are a ways off from breaking ground.
Yeah. All of this is encouraging at the most. Atleast not all hope is gone lol
this is from the cesery story on myspringfield website
/We hope to have the funding finalized by this March, and if everything goes right, fingers crossed, construction will be finished by the end of 2011./
i guess everything didnt go right like he said but im still liking the concept i dig it
QuoteI hate how they refer to metrojax as a blog still. It's not a blog. It is a news website. There's more accurate reporting here than the majority of local news sites.
Wow, did anyone see the misprint in the Times Union Sports Section, page C-7, where they spelled DEEFENSE?
Where would citizens be without this?
Great news, job well done Stephen.
So what else is in works for the Haydon Burns space? The bowling alley / lounge, an IT company that does something with mobile internet solutions... Anything else that's been openly disclosed? I do like the idea of the bowling alley / lounge. It will be nice to have something somewhat different downtown rather than the normal bars / clubs, though I would like to see more of those too :)
Quote from: comncense on April 04, 2011, 08:29:55 AM
So what else is in works for the Haydon Burns space? The bowling alley / lounge, an IT company that does something with mobile internet solutions... Anything else that's been openly disclosed? I do like the idea of the bowling alley / lounge. It will be nice to have something somewhat different downtown rather than the normal bars / clubs, though I would like to see more of those too :)
See this: http://www.thelibraryjax.com/
And this: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,39.0.html