Urban Construction Update - May 2012
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A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of May 2012.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-may-urban-construction-update-may-2012
Could you imagine trying to fit a reconfigured Monroe St in front of the courthouse? Also, I think it would be nice to highlight some of the new stores that have opened in the Landing. I was able to buy my Mothers Day gifts there, supporting local businesses is a good thing.
"Walker's
Park & King's Walker's Wine Bar is being converted into a tapas bar."
FYI, Walker's is now The Garage. I stopped by Friday night and It's a full bar that serves food. I took a look at the the menu and it consisted of various sandwiches, cheese steaks and what not.
perhaps the one lane Duval Street is a temporary thing until all buidling construction is finished....remember, the painted lines aren't the final pavement markings
Maybe its just me, but the last couple construction updates seemed to have a certain buzz to them. It almost feels like things are finally turning around and all of these smaller projects are preempting something much bigger.
I've also gotten much more positive opinions from others in the local construction industry about the resurgence of the commercial sector. Maybe 2012 will mark the end of the downturn here locally.
Keep omitting the River. Your killin me!
Quote from: Noone on May 14, 2012, 08:33:24 AM
Keep omitting the River. Your killin me!
Huh?
So the exception was granted to Dahlia's? That's good.
+1
Quote from: fsujax on May 14, 2012, 07:43:36 AM
Could you imagine trying to fit a reconfigured Monroe St in front of the courthouse?
I thought the same thing. It looks like there isn't even enough room to do so, although I know there is, technically. Looking at the pics, it seems hard to believe anyone thought it was a good idea to rebuild Monroe.
Looking forward to the Tijuana Flats. Great location.
The new cafe/bistro in SPR will be called Kool Beans, if i'm not mistaken. Also, I'm not sure if this is news worthy, but JEA continues major construction at their site just South of 1st & Laura. You can best see it from Laura (new above ground water tank).
Quote from: vicupstate on May 14, 2012, 09:05:06 AM
Quote from: fsujax on May 14, 2012, 07:43:36 AM
Could you imagine trying to fit a reconfigured Monroe St in front of the courthouse?
I thought the same thing. It looks like there isn't even enough room to do so, although I know there is, technically. Looking at the pics, it seems hard to believe anyone thought it was a good idea to rebuild Monroe.
Once you walk it, the idea of forcing a street in there is even more shell shocking and ludicrous. It would reduce that space to being a glorified highway median, forcing pedestrians to be on the lookout for a reverse vehicular traffic flow.
So far it's looking like a good year for small businesses in the core.
Quote from: cline on May 14, 2012, 08:40:20 AM
So the exception was granted to Dahlia's? That's good.
yes...it passed with some conditions (bouncer required, no drinking outside, fewer seats than originally proposed)....the question now is will the decision be appealed?
Quote from: tufsu1 on May 14, 2012, 09:58:43 AM
Quote from: cline on May 14, 2012, 08:40:20 AM
So the exception was granted to Dahlia's? That's good.
yes...it passed with some conditions (bouncer required, no drinking outside, fewer seats than originally proposed)....the question now is will the decision be appealed?
Hopefully not.
Quote from: Bill Hoff on May 14, 2012, 09:21:51 AM
The new cafe/bistro in SPR will be called Kool Beans, if i'm not mistaken. Also, I'm not sure if this is news worthy, but JEA continues major construction at their site just South of 1st & Laura. You can best see it from Laura (new above ground water tank).
There's a gourmet restaurant in Tallahassee called Kool Beanz Cafe that I always heard was really good. Any relation to this project by any chance?
Looks like chains are starting to take more of an interest in R/A... I'm not a fan of Tijuana Flats at all. Their sauces are great, but their food is so-so and their "vibe" is artificial (its from Orlando after all). I'd much rather see Chipotle in the 5 Points area.
Definitely a lot of good things going on in the core though. Great news
Quote from: CityLife on May 14, 2012, 12:05:14 PM
Looks like chains are starting to take more of an interest in R/A... I'm not a fan of Tijuana Flats at all. Their sauces are great, but their food is so-so and their "vibe" is artificial (its from Orlando after all). I'd much rather see Chipotle in the 5 Points area.
Definitely a lot of good things going on in the core though. Great news
+100
2/3 of the downtown EverBank build-out is having furniture installed and should be occupied by mid-June. the final third should be done by the end of July.
I noticed Monday night that another store has opened at the Landing, it is in the old Foot Locker location. I believe that end of Landing is now 100% occupied.
Is there no news or information about the 2nd Julia's Urban Grocery location, proposed for the vacant building just off the intersection of Riverside Blvd. and Prudential Drive (south side of the E corner)? I thought they were going ahead with both locations?
Quote from: fsujax on May 16, 2012, 02:54:06 PM
I noticed Monday night that another store has opened at the Landing, it is in the old Foot Locker location. I believe that end of Landing is now 100% occupied.
That's good news!
Quote from: pwhitford on May 16, 2012, 04:38:54 PM
Is there no news or information about the 2nd Julia's Urban Grocery location, proposed for the vacant building just off the intersection of Riverside Blvd. and Prudential Drive (south side of the E corner)? I thought they were going ahead with both locations?
Work has not started on it at this point.
Mean while another locally owned store has opened at the Landing. The entire wing is now full.
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