Urban Core Construction Update - July 2011
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Here's a look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville as of July 2011.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-jul-urban-core-construction-update-july-2011
It's so refreshing to see a yellow center line in the core
Anyone know what's going on with the Jacob's Jewelers clock?
^^The clock was sent off a few months back to be restored.
^I know, do we know the status or when it will be back?
Quote from: Tacachale on July 18, 2011, 11:13:22 AM
^I know, do we know the status or when it will be back?
I have not seen or read anything on it. I'll keep my eyes and ears open.
two yogurt places in 5 points, my how urban :) sorry had to say it. Whats up with PULP in avondale, problems?
Quote from: jaxlore on July 18, 2011, 11:24:48 AM
two yogurt places in 5 points, my how urban :) sorry had to say it. Whats up with PULP in avondale, problems?
WDO issues with the space last I heard. Prob be a couple more months, but who really knows.
Quote from: jaxlore on July 18, 2011, 11:24:48 AM
two yogurt places in 5 points, my how urban :) sorry had to say it. Whats up with PULP in avondale, problems?
I agree. It's like the Sushi invasion of 2009.
Any bets on which will flop first??
^More importantly from the Sushi invasion of 2009, have we had INS check the Villas for any apartments housing illegal Ice Cream servers?
Quote from: Captain Zissou on July 18, 2011, 11:42:35 AM
Quote from: jaxlore on July 18, 2011, 11:24:48 AM
two yogurt places in 5 points, my how urban :) sorry had to say it. Whats up with PULP in avondale, problems?
I agree. It's like the Sushi invasion of 2009.
Any bets on which will flop first??
I think Tasti D-Lite will stay around. They have the longevity and corporate experience to stick around for the long haul. Been going to their Manhattan locations for years, and in both taste, product, and service, they're impeccable.
OK, what the heck is the "COrk District" in Riverside?
Here is some info about the CoRK Arts District:
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php?topic=12408.0
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CoRK-Arts-District/182190641827347
http://jaxscene.blogspot.com/2011/06/cork-arts-district.html
I am told the Lee HS project is actually three seperate projects. The addition on the south side of the school is by one firm, and the new additions on the northwest and the renovation of the original building is by another firm. That work should be in progress for another one and a half years.
I took some pictures around the Park View Inn site and Confederate Park...
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2270308559932.2134120.1315165725&l=98b1b8b88a
There was activity at Pulp today. The door was open for the first time in months and about 5 people were standing in and out of the space. Also, they put up two signs in the windows, one for a construction company and the other for an interior design firm. Obviously, things are finally starting to happen there.
That's good to hear, I had about given up on pulp ever opening.
Here are the plans for Robert E. Lee High School: http://www.ajaxbuilding.com/current_projects_robertelee.html. I'm not sure if it's already been shared or not.
C/O 2000 graduate myself, very interesting to see what's ahead for Lee.
Glad to see investments being made at Lee, I am C/O 1996 Go Big Blue!
QuoteThe froyo phenomenon is coming to Riverside.
In addition to the planned early August opening of Jacksonville's first Tasti D-Lite, two frozen yogurt shops are in the works.
Building permits were issued last week for Yonilla, a frozen yogurt shop planned for 1045 Park St. across from the 5 Points Theatre and Tasti D-Lite. (Tasti D-Lite is a frozen dessert that's neither frozen yogurt nor ice cream.)
And Mochi Frozen Yogurt â€" with shops already at the St. Johns Town Center and the Beach Blvd./Hodges Blvd. area â€" announced Wednesday on Facebook that it will open a Riverside location. According to a state restaurant licensing database, Mochi is planning a store at 1661 Riverside between Subway and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2011-07-21/three-dessert-froyo-shops-works-jacksonvilles
Went to a Froyo place in DC Tuesday. I had a praline froyo topped with pineapple, cherries and captain crunch.
Baptist is topping off.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=534084
Looks like Landing will be taking advantage of the Facade grants. I hope they due. The "embelishing" ideas that they are throwing around are cool. They would like a street level prescene in front of the Landing and that is what we need.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2011-07-21
The old gas station/temp parking lot in Avondale has a tenant. After how many years? It will be a 7-11.
:o
7-Eleven is coming back to Jacksonville? Glory be!!! ; )
Quote from: Jaxson on July 21, 2011, 04:00:09 PM
7-Eleven is coming back to Jacksonville? Glory be!!! ; )
HAHA Glory Be! LOL
Bring back the Jiffy Store, because we still have a lot of cases of jiffyfoot walking around town.
LOL^
Quote from: deathstar on July 21, 2011, 04:05:45 AM
Here are the plans for Robert E. Lee High School: http://www.ajaxbuilding.com/current_projects_robertelee.html. I'm not sure if it's already been shared or not.
C/O 2000 graduated myself, very interesting to see what's ahead for Lee.
Ajax (architecture by Perkins+Will and RDB) is building the new construction to the north and northwest of the school. They are also performing the renovation of the historic building (second lee picture).
Danis (architecture by Dean Scott and JSA) is currently finishing the new construction to the south (first lee picture).
Quote from: undergroundgourmet on July 21, 2011, 02:40:40 PM
The old gas station/temp parking lot in Avondale has a tenant. After how many years? It will be a 7-11.
:o
Are you serious on it being a 7-11 or am I not following the sarcasm?
^From what I understand, it's legit. The plan is to demolish the building there and rebuild, meaning it will have to go through design review (thank god).
I am blown away that from a real estate perspective, the only eyesore in the Shoppes of Avondale is being redeveloped into a building who's biggest seller is a $3 slushie.
Maybe it'll be a 2 or 3 story building with the 7-Eleven as a ground retail tenant. I'd have to bet it wouldn't be an average 7-Eleven though, I can see a war happening over this one.
Are you guys sure? From what I have always understood the sev only builds stores within a certain radius of their distribution center, which I think (thought) was Orlando. We can only hope that the greatest convenience store ever is coming to jax.
very interesting.
it is surprising that they are building a 7-11 there. We used to have them here in Jax glad to see at least one returning. Anyone remember the Jiffy's or Starvin Marvins??? haha
Haha I forgot about Starvin Marvin's
Don't forget HandyWay! Interesting that the closest 7-11 is currently between Palm Coast & Daytona. I wonder if the plan is for a larger footprint in North Florida. Marathon has been showing up more & more as well.
As posted above, there used to be 7-11's in JAX. They all disappeared in the early 80's. Maybe someone can fill in the real history, but I've heard people say Lil' Champ had a non-compete agreement with them which gave all of NEFL to Lil' Champ?
Most of the 7-11's I have been to are pretty disgusting inside. I'd rather go to Gate or Daily's.
Many 7-11s are a lot older buildings than most Gate and Daily's are.
I think it would be cool if someone build a nice multistory (3-5 floor) building there with a ground level 7-11 that aligned with the sidewalk like the rest of the shops and they could put parking in the back and/or a small parking deck in the building for tenants.
Quote from: Steve on July 21, 2011, 05:01:30 PM
I am blown away that from a real estate perspective, the only eyesore in the Shoppes of Avondale is being redeveloped into a building who's biggest seller is a $3 slushie.
umm...that would be Slurpie :)
Quote from: ac on July 22, 2011, 11:24:11 AM
As posted above, there used to be 7-11's in JAX. They all disappeared in the early 80's. Maybe someone can fill in the real history, but I've heard people say Lil' Champ had a non-compete agreement with them which gave all of NEFL to Lil' Champ?
7-11 sold off its stores and assets to Gate Petroleum when they decided to leave the market. I am not sure what their reason for leaving was though.
I'm pretty sure that the last 7-11 in North Florida was @ College Drive & Peoria in Orang Park - that lasted well into the late '90's.
Wasnt there one Stockton? I was a very small child, but I remember seeing a 7-eleven everytime my mom took me to the doctor on riverside.
Quote from: acme54321 on July 22, 2011, 02:10:20 PM
Many 7-11s are a lot older buildings than most Gate and Daily's are.
I think it would be cool if someone build a nice multistory (3-5 floor) building there with a ground level 7-11 that aligned with the sidewalk like the rest of the shops and they could put parking in the back and/or a small parking deck in the building for tenants.
I went to one south of Daytona that was fairly new and in a nicer area and the bathrooms were disgusting. I'm not sure the company as a whole has very high standards for their employees or stores.
Quote from: duvaldude08 on July 22, 2011, 03:44:05 PM
Wasnt there one Stockton? I was a very small child, but I remember seeing a 7-eleven everytime my mom took me to the doctor on riverside.
I believe the convenience store at Stockton and Oak Street used to be a 7-11. I could be mistaken because I don't remember it myself, but I was told that it once was.
There is a FDOT construction sign at the Ortega river bridge on Grand Ave, does anyone know what's up with that?
Quote from: Lucasjj on July 22, 2011, 04:06:08 PM
Quote from: duvaldude08 on July 22, 2011, 03:44:05 PM
Wasnt there one Stockton? I was a very small child, but I remember seeing a 7-eleven everytime my mom took me to the doctor on riverside.
I believe the convenience store at Stockton and Oak Street used to be a 7-11. I could be mistaken because I don't remember it myself, but I was told that it once was.
Oh okay. I knew I wasnt going crazy. I remember that vividly for some reason.
Quote from: acme54321 on August 01, 2011, 12:27:11 PM
There is a FDOT construction sign at the Ortega river bridge on Grand Ave, does anyone know what's up with that?
Repairs to the Ortega River Bridge. Should be done in the Fall.
Good News. Hallmark Partners state that the Brooklyn project is still active and they have not gave up on it.
http://jacksonville.com/business/2011-08-02/story/37-million-drainage-project-feature-giant-fountain?cid=hp-headlines
QuoteGood News. Hallmark Partners state that the Brooklyn project is still active and they have not gave up on it.
Not really news. It's been said here many, many times.
They need more letters of intent to get financing. Plain and simple. The project isn't dead.
The old Brooklyn Park development next door was foreclosed on awhile ago however.
QuoteI believe the convenience store at Stockton and Oak Street used to be a 7-11
That was a Convenience Mart, not a 7-11. The one with the big red sign with a big letter 'C' with several shadows of the letter 'C' behind it in yellow.
Updated pictures of Robert E. Lee High School's progress have been updated at this link: http://www.ajaxbuilding.com/current_projects_robertelee.html.
another project that has been underway since last motnh is the pedestrian connection from Bay Street down to the Ladning....the City has dug the road up and installed new lighting so far.
No August edition?
Look for it this Monday or Tuesday. I spent the first couple of weekends this month in California, so this is my first August Saturday in town. I took San Marco and Riverside images this afternoon and plan of getting Downtown, Springfield and surrounding areas tomorrow.
Both the Omni and Hampton Inn downtown are starting 2 million(collectively) in renovations on their properties. That can't be seen from street level, but the Omni is upgrading their meeting spaces and Hampton is upgrading their building's amenities.
Quote from: tufsu1 on August 20, 2011, 11:30:55 AM
another project that has been underway since last motnh is the pedestrian connection from Bay Street down to the Ladning....the City has dug the road up and installed new lighting so far.
I assume you're talking about next to the Ocean St. ramp to the bridge. Will there be any signage as part of this?
Quote from: urbanlibertarian on August 21, 2011, 11:39:20 AM
Quote from: tufsu1 on August 20, 2011, 11:30:55 AM
another project that has been underway since last motnh is the pedestrian connection from Bay Street down to the Ladning....the City has dug the road up and installed new lighting so far.
I assume you're talking about next to the Ocean St. ramp to the bridge. Will there be any signage as part of this?
yes...and I don't know