Urban Core Construction Update - June 2011
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Here's a look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville as of June 2011.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-jun-urban-core-construction-update-june-2011
Does anyone know what is going on with Parkview? It seems like there hasn't been any action over there recently.
They sure are taking their time with the Park View. I'll believe it's coming down when it's gone.
Friendship Fountain and the surrounding area looks fantastic. What about the San Marco Blvd work, how are those businesses doing? Is the work having the same detrimental effect on them that the Main St work had on some of those businesses?
It has been a struggle for those businesses. But most are staying optimistic because the end result will be such an improvement. It's hard to complain too much when you are getting a really nice streetscape in front of your business.
Gorrie School is really looking sharp.
If this works here is a better idea of the progress on Baptist Wolfson Tower by Batson Cook Company.
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Has the Wolfson tower topped out yet??
Also, What are they putting in the roundabout at 'museum circle'? Another statue of AJ?
Is the city required to provide parking for the public portion of Brooklyn Park?
Since that photo was taken, all of the windows have been pulled out of Carters Pharmacy at Park & King.
When I drove by Park and King yesterday, the old carters pharmacy has been completely gutted, even the exterior windows/walls- you can see the entire space, straight through to the backside. It's going to be an awesome space once they finish.
If you ever have any doubt about the possibility of eternal life, look no further than the Park View Inn. That building seems to be destined to stay up... LOL
btw...I learned that the odd-looking information kiosks on Laura Street are actually housing the traffic signal control boxes....so, while they aren't that pretty, it is a cool idea.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on June 08, 2011, 08:17:18 AM
Has the Wolfson tower topped out yet??
Also, What are they putting in the roundabout at 'museum circle'? Another statue of AJ?
Is the city required to provide parking for the public portion of Brooklyn Park?
Since that photo was taken, all of the windows have been pulled out of Carters Pharmacy at Park & King.
The wolfson tower has not been topped yet, but they are getting very close. As for the round about, Bob stated they are putting up a scuplture called "Standing Stilts."
What is going on at the Ship Yards? Anyone know? Also, Im glad to see so many resturants opening up downtown.
QuoteThe wolfson tower has not been topped yet, but they are getting very close. As for the round about, Bob stated they are putting up a scuplture called "Standing Stilts."
Thanks.
I hope the Wolfson Tower has at least 3 more floors left. I'd like for it to be comparable to the Nemours tower. The symmetry would provide a cool gateway for travelers on 95 South.
Just walked through Confederate Park. They are working on the Park View right now. They appear to be doing asbestos removal.
I have no idea how the shops & restaurants are staying afloat on San Marco Blvd. - I went to the Q for lunch last week and it was terrible maze of an ordeal.
The new Chew building should be breaking ground at Oak and Margaret (next to Mossfire) real soon. It will be fun to watch that one go up.
What's the word on Minggle City Cafe? Where is that located exactly?
Quote from: thelakelander on June 08, 2011, 10:13:48 AM
Just walked through Confederate Park. They are working on the Park View right now. They appear to be doing asbestos removal.
Oh okay as long as their making progress. Has anyone heard anything else about the proposed BP station that was going to be across the street? Is that project dead? We havent heard anything since last year
Quote from: comncense on June 08, 2011, 10:32:30 AM
What's the word on Minggle City Cafe? Where is that located exactly?
Minggle City is on Adams Street, right next door to Chew. From the looks of it, it appears to be a bar/restaurant.
Quote from: goldy21 on June 08, 2011, 10:26:40 AM
The new Chew building should be breaking ground at Oak and Margaret (next to Mossfire) real soon. It will be fun to watch that one go up.
Is the design the same that was posted here earlier or have they modified it any?
What's going on with the shipyards?
Quote from: TheProfessor on June 08, 2011, 11:56:58 AM
What's going on with the shipyards?
Same thing I asked. It got sneaked in the article. LOL
Quote from: Captain Zissou on June 08, 2011, 08:17:18 AM
Since that photo was taken, all of the windows have been pulled out of Carters Pharmacy at Park & King.
It was awesome. They were just throwing rocks through the windows and then banging the rest out with poles. I really wanted to help them.
Can we take photos inside the courthouse next time? As I understand it, they're now working on the interior exclusively.
I hear that the San Marco streetscape project is still a year and a half from completion. I don't have much money these days, But I advise everyone to try and patronise these businesses. I too will try once I have a better cashflow.
Overstreet, that's an excellent photo of the construction at Wolfson's. I especially enjoy the angle and view of DT in the upper right corner, looks like a real city. Now if we can just get Brooklyn to look like DT, baby steps I guess. Just glad to see things move forward.
For the past few months, I thought June's update would be the last, thank God it's not!
Shipyards!! Shipyards!! Whats Happening with the Shipyards! Hello!???? (voice echoing.) LOL
Quote from: duvaldude08 on June 08, 2011, 03:10:53 PM
Shipyards!! Shipyards!! Whats Happening with the Shipyards! Hello!???? (voice echoing.) LOL
Aren't they making it a greenspace for the time being?
All they did with the shipyard is plant some trees and patch up the adjacent sidewalk. Its going to be a green area until the city ultimately decides what to do with it.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on June 08, 2011, 08:17:18 AM
Also, What are they putting in the roundabout at 'museum circle'? Another statue of AJ?
Public art - kids on stilts - never seen them but apparently they have been in storage for a while and they finally decided to install
Quote from: thelakelander on June 08, 2011, 03:22:32 PM
All they did with the shipyard is plant some trees and patch up the adjacent sidewalk. Its going to be a green area until the city ultimately decides what to do with it.
Oh okay thanks
Quote from: dougskiles on June 08, 2011, 03:34:43 PM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on June 08, 2011, 08:17:18 AM
Also, What are they putting in the roundabout at 'museum circle'? Another statue of AJ?
Public art - kids on stilts - never seen them but apparently they have been in storage for a while and they finally decided to install
I got a peek at the statue last week before the tarp went over.... looks really cool... reminds me of Mackenzie Throrpe piece.
Quote from: vicupstate on June 08, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
Gorrie School is really looking sharp.
I'd say it's 95% finished. The realtors have set up shop just this week.
Have they figured out what they are going to do with Monroe St. yet?
Quote from: Jaxson on June 08, 2011, 08:20:41 AM
If you ever have any doubt about the possibility of eternal life, look no further than the Park View Inn. That building seems to be destined to stay up... LOL
I read the SPAR newsletter on their website. It states that the asbestos removal will be finished in 5 weeks and a celebratory public meeting will be held prior to demo.
SPAR....................... celebrating demolitions.
Quote from: danno on June 09, 2011, 09:00:54 AM
SPAR....................... celebrating demolitions.
This is one I will celebrate with them. I am so happy when I moved from Arlington. Because having to cross the Matthew into DT and seeing this monsterous eye sore everyday was tormenting. LOL!!
I agree it has to go. I pass it 7 days a week.... just think it is funny.
It is funny but I would be happy to push the button on any explosives in the Park View.
Park View needs to go...this could be a great spot for that Winn-Dixie Alvin Brown was talking about. It's in between the core and Springfield, great location.
Quote from: John P on June 09, 2011, 08:51:25 AM
Quote from: Jaxson on June 08, 2011, 08:20:41 AM
If you ever have any doubt about the possibility of eternal life, look no further than the Park View Inn. That building seems to be destined to stay up... LOL
I read the SPAR newsletter on their website. It states that the asbestos removal will be finished in 5 weeks and a celebratory public meeting will be held prior to demo.
Why is it taking so long just to remove asbestos? Sounds like they're taking their sweet time, stop slacking and just get it out already!
Quote from: urbaknight on June 09, 2011, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: John P on June 09, 2011, 08:51:25 AM
Quote from: Jaxson on June 08, 2011, 08:20:41 AM
If you ever have any doubt about the possibility of eternal life, look no further than the Park View Inn. That building seems to be destined to stay up... LOL
I read the SPAR newsletter on their website. It states that the asbestos removal will be finished in 5 weeks and a celebratory public meeting will be held prior to demo.
Why is it taking so long just to remove asbestos? Sounds like they're taking their sweet time, stop slacking and just get it out already!
I believe they are required to use tweezers and Ziploc bags to dispose of asbestos.
If this was somebody's house in Springfield, the building would have been gone in two days.
Quote from: Bativac on June 09, 2011, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: urbaknight on June 09, 2011, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: John P on June 09, 2011, 08:51:25 AM
Quote from: Jaxson on June 08, 2011, 08:20:41 AM
If you ever have any doubt about the possibility of eternal life, look no further than the Park View Inn. That building seems to be destined to stay up... LOL
I read the SPAR newsletter on their website. It states that the asbestos removal will be finished in 5 weeks and a celebratory public meeting will be held prior to demo.
Why is it taking so long just to remove asbestos? Sounds like they're taking their sweet time, stop slacking and just get it out already!
I believe they are required to use tweezers and Ziploc bags to dispose of asbestos.
If this was somebody's house in Springfield, the building would have been gone in two days.
LOL! Asbestos abatement or not, I will believe that it's going down when I see that lingering cloud of dust finally descending upon State Street!
Quote from: tg on June 09, 2011, 11:26:12 AM
Park View needs to go...this could be a great spot for that Winn-Dixie Alvin Brown was talking about. It's in between the core and Springfield, great location.
There's already a Winn Dixie two blocks away at the corner of Union and Market, and it was just remodeled.
Quote from: tg on June 09, 2011, 11:26:12 AM
Park View needs to go...this could be a great spot for that Winn-Dixie Alvin Brown was talking about. It's in between the core and Springfield, great location.
What are you smoking Deb? Theres a Winn Dixie just two blocks away from the Part View already! LOL
There also won't be a huge cloud of dust descending upon State Street. The parking garage is staying put and will be remodeled. The only parts that are coming down are the top of the tower along Orange and the old lobby area at the corner of Main & State.
Quote from: dougskiles on June 08, 2011, 08:05:49 AM
It has been a struggle for those businesses. But most are staying optimistic because the end result will be such an improvement. It's hard to complain too much when you are getting a really nice streetscape in front of your business.
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Streetcar construction SHOULD move at one block per week.
New Orleans is working on their Loyola Extension and dirt is already turning on a cluster of new development projects and TOD'S. They expect over a BILLION in new development when the streetcar is up and running. Jacksonville NEEDS a piece of that action. OCKLAWAHA
Quote from: JeffreyS on June 09, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
It is funny but I would be happy to push the button on any explosives in the Park View.
It would take several weeks to three months to prep the building for explosive demolition. Some design to be done. Some removals to be done. Some weakening to be done. Some armoring of existing structures to be done.....etc...etc.
Asbestos removal takes time. You have to erect air locks, filters, do testing, remove things so it don't create dust, etc. Then everything goes into trash bags carefully so the bag don't tear between the install site and the dump. Then you test air, room, people and disassemble the containment area to move to the next area. Sometimes the workers have to have more breaks since you are wearing the paper suit and masks. Especially in the hot months.
UM - let me get this straight...the Park & King area will now be host to: Primi Piatti (sp), Carmine's (yum), a soon to be announced upscale italian place, and the coming soon Mellow Mushroom..........how many pizza/italian places does that district need?!?! Why are the business owners setting themselves up to either fail or close a neighbor??
There are 1.4 million people in our metropolitan area. Every one of them eats, knows they're supposed to eat, or tries to eat 3 meals a day. Many are hungry for a date experience or an evening out on the town. You could have 100 restaurants side by side and if the food and service is good people will seek them out and keep them busy.
OCKLAWAHA
Primi Piatti is really selling a completely different experience than the other three, but I get your point. It will be 3 similar restaurants in a 2 block area. Maybe they'll take business away from Burger King. They might do alright though. Carmine's already does well and its fantastic. I could see Mellow bringing people in from other areas of town (like everywhere west and north that doesn't have a Mellow Mushroom, and from anywhere where Riverside would be your closest Mellow), so I don't see them really struggling. Unnamed (Pele's?) may be in the worst situation, but even if its bad it may get spillover from the other two. And if it is Pele's, well, deliciousness sells itself.
If the market is oversaturated with Italian a restaurant or two might go bust, but given how that area is booming I'm sure something will take it's place quickly. We've already seen the Pizza Palace on King close, and then get refilled up quickly with Soups On.
Quote from: Fallen Buckeye on June 10, 2011, 10:15:32 PM
If the market is oversaturated with Italian a restaurant or two might go bust, but given how that area is booming I'm sure something will take it's place quickly. We've already seen the Pizza Palace on King close, and then get refilled up quickly with Soups On.
I think they will all do just fine. Riverside has 900 sushi joints and theyve had no problem. LMAO
I don't know about that Duval County Courthouse. I wish they had added a few more fake columns.
If you pass by Robert E. Lee, you may notice some construction going on. Well, the school is getting a historic renovation, as well as an addition which would include a new cafeterium, gymnasium, and boys locker rooms. The project is projected to be LEED (silver) certified. Construction is set to begin Wednesday, the 15th and will finish around November 2012. The school will remain occupied during construction.
More information about the project can be found here: http://www.ajaxbuilding.com/current_projects_robertelee.html
I was driving down McDuff Avenue the other day and I noticed a large addition on the south end of Lee High School that looks close to being finished. I had not noticed it being mentioned in the construction updates in the past. Is it not considered to be in the urban core? Also, it looks like additional work is taking place behind the school.
That addition is for there new logistics program.
Quote from: JaxNative68 on June 29, 2011, 03:24:25 PM
I had not noticed it being mentioned in the construction updates in the past. Is it not considered to be in the urban core? Also, it looks like additional work is taking place behind the school.
Sometimes we miss projects. That's why we also count on discussion board members to fill us in on missed projects for future updates.