http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000^1702435
Hmm, not really sure how this location is linked to the port but they guy has guts. University and Edenfield are about a mile west of the Dames Point right smack dab in the middle of a bunch of low density single-family homes. I wonder how far along his plans area?
I was thinking it would be on the north side of the river by reading the title.
I don't know how legit what I am about to say is, but I mentioned a few months ago in a post that I had spoken with a developer at my work and he told me that his company was coming in to finally make Downtown work. He mentioned that he was in negotiations with LandMar to purchase some of the Shipyards property and if it was purchased they would develop commercial space directly adjacent to BP2 sometime in 2009. He mentioned his relationship with The Weaver's and how vital the Jags are and the relationships he has forged and efforts his development company will make to build Downtown. I bring this all up because he is a part of Atlantic Development Partners LLC. Granted this project is not Downtown, but it is refreshing to see that he was possibly legitimate.
I'd love to see more of what they may have planned. The Downtown is a growth explosion just waiting to happen.
If all of what had been proposed over the last 5 years was actually built, Jacksonville would look much much different.
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000^1702435 (http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000%5E1702435)
I just noticed that for some reason the link above is cut off, and strangely, because of that it takes you to a shorter version of the article.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 19, 2008, 12:22:11 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000^1702435 (http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000%5E1702435)
I just noticed that for some reason the link above is cut off, and strangely, because of that it takes you to a shorter version of the article.
You have to be a member of course, it is a business newspaper.
Honest question, not meant to offend anyone, sorry if I do...
Does that sort of work lend enough money to afford luxury condos?
The few head honchos, yes. The average port tradesman, probably not. I think I remember reading that the average salary for the port is between $30-40K.
Quote from: Matt on September 19, 2008, 03:31:15 PM
Honest question, not meant to offend anyone, sorry if I do...
Does that sort of work lend enough money to afford luxury condos?
I am extremely offended! How dare you ask a legitimate question?!?
Quote from: Matt on September 19, 2008, 03:31:15 PM
Honest question, not meant to offend anyone, sorry if I do...
Does that sort of work lend enough money to afford luxury condos?
No. And maybe we can check back in 2-3 years and see no work done on luxury condos. What ever happen to workforce housing?
Quote from: copperfiend on September 19, 2008, 04:15:37 PM
No. And maybe we can check back in 2-3 years and see no work done on luxury condos. What ever happen to workforce housing?
It's been rebranded and repackaged, sterilized, and called "Affordable housing".
Ok maybe not a direct correlation, in terms of lineage. Seems to me though that that's the next logical step in the evolution of 'workforce housing.'
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 19, 2008, 12:22:11 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000^1702435 (http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000%5E1702435)
I just noticed that for some reason the link above is cut off, and strangely, because of that it takes you to a shorter version of the article.
Did you guys click on the revised link I provided? With the full story? Am I the only one who can see it? And I'm not a "member" btw.
Anyhow, lemme find a quote from the article if you weren't able to read it...
"In the Southeast, salaries for director level executives and above in the importing/exporting, manufacturing, retail and distribution industries range from the $90,000s to $200,000s, according to the 2008-2009 Logistics Career Guide, a supplement of the Journal of Commerce. Salaries for mid-level management in the same fields and geographic area range from $60,000s to $140,000s. Upper-level management salaries are higher."
"Two nine story buildings" will be very much out of character with the surrounding property. I think the tallest buildings around are 3 or 4 stories. Does the present zoning allow buildings of that height, or will a rezoning / Land Use change be needed?
Oh, and it's more like 4 miles or more, by road, from the south end of the DP bridge to the site.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 19, 2008, 05:40:12 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on September 19, 2008, 12:22:11 PM
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000^1702435 (http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2008/09/22/story3.html?b=1222056000%5E1702435)
I just noticed that for some reason the link above is cut off, and strangely, because of that it takes you to a shorter version of the article.
Did you guys click on the revised link I provided? With the full story? Am I the only one who can see it? And I'm not a "member" btw.
Anyhow, lemme find a quote from the article if you weren't able to read it...
"In the Southeast, salaries for director level executives and above in the importing/exporting, manufacturing, retail and distribution industries range from the $90,000s to $200,000s, according to the 2008-2009 Logistics Career Guide, a supplement of the Journal of Commerce. Salaries for mid-level management in the same fields and geographic area range from $60,000s to $140,000s. Upper-level management salaries are higher."
That's higher than I thought it would be. Good news!