Urban Construction Update - March 2017
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Major construction projects have returned to the landscape of Jacksonville's urban core. Find out where (and more) as we take a brief look at the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of March 2017.
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Whats the deal with the Mohs Skin Center? Seems that it has been on the list for a long time with no progress. Is it ever going to get started?
A few updates about the Springfield properties:
> Crispy's held a small gathering last night (not a soft opening), and it's looking fantastic. John is really paying attention to aesthetic details, and it shows. The facade renovation is now underway, as well. Really looks like a jewel lite up at night with all that glass in front.
> Social Grounds Coffee is definitely planning to open next month.
> Hyperion Brewing Co is set to open in the next couple months, I won't steal their thunder on the date.
> 1st & Main is having their windows widened to the original size as I type (drive by, check it out). The views from the 2nd floor are very nice.
> The Block Skate Supply ran into some issues with their old building (permitting), thus is taking longer than anticipated. They may set up a pop up shop in the meantime while those issues are worked through.
I'm counting about 600 new residents downtown for 2018. That's awesome! Now hopefully the trio gets approved and added to this list!
Also, I'm not sure how major it is, but apparently the main library is completely redoing the 2nd floor patio space soon. Any info on that Lake?
I don't have anything on that project at the moment.
Quote from: RatTownRyan on March 24, 2017, 08:48:36 AM
Whats the deal with the Mohs Skin Center? Seems that it has been on the list for a long time with no progress. Is it ever going to get started?
For real. Thought that spot may be better for residential sooner than later with the close walk to 5 Points.
What's with the dessert place by San Marco Theatre? I thought they were adding a screen.
April 1st is days away and not a shovel of earth has been turned at San Marco Publix site or Peter Rummel's planned complex (The District).
Do they have dates set for start of construction?
After 5 straight months of project total increases, March dropped back to just above January levels.
August 2013 - 34
September 2013 - 35
October 2013 - 38
November 2013 - 44
December 2013 - 46
January 2014 - 43
February 2014 - 40
March 2014 - 42
April 2014 - 46
May 2014 - 49
June 2014 - 48
July 2014 - 43
August 2014 - 39
September 2014 - 36
October 2014 - 37
November 2014 - 37
December 2014 - 38
January 2015 - 41
February 2015 - 36
March 2015 - 36
April 2015 - 37
May 2015 - 42
June 2015 - 47
July 2015 - 47
August 2015 - 45
September 2015 - 50
October 2015 - 51
December 2015 - 47
January 2016 - 40
February 2016 - 45
March 2016 - 50
April 2016 - 50
June 2016 - 49
July 2016 - 54
August 2016 - 52
September 2016 - 49
October 2016 - 50
November 2016 - 56
December 2016 - 58
January 2017 - 66
February - 74
March - 67
Quote from: MusicMan on March 27, 2017, 01:47:43 PM
April 1st is days away and not a shovel of earth has been turned at San Marco Publix site or Peter Rummel's planned complex (The District).
Do they have dates set for start of construction?
Don't worry, Captain and I will be there with our shovels and hardhats.
I'll be lookin' for you.
Looks like they just broke ground on the Houston St. Manor.
Yes, permits were pulled a week or two ago. If they haven't already started, the last Houston Street bordello should be coming down any day now.
Looks like it came down
B Street Eats and La Cena are both now open.
And the closed Bella Vita pizzeria is becoming a place called Food Addictz. Supposed to be a southern restaurant.
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 07, 2017, 10:39:58 PM
B Street Eats and La Cena are both now open.
And the closed Bella Vita pizzeria is becoming a place called Food Addictz. Supposed to be a southern restaurant.
La Cena has no signs on the building or windows.
Good luck! lol
Quote from: johnnyliar on April 08, 2017, 07:33:27 AM
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 07, 2017, 10:39:58 PM
B Street Eats and La Cena are both now open.
And the closed Bella Vita pizzeria is becoming a place called Food Addictz. Supposed to be a southern restaurant.
La Cena has no signs on the building or windows.
Good luck! lol
Yeah, haven't been myself. Heard from a friend who went.
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 08, 2017, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: johnnyliar on April 08, 2017, 07:33:27 AM
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 07, 2017, 10:39:58 PM
B Street Eats and La Cena are both now open.
And the closed Bella Vita pizzeria is becoming a place called Food Addictz. Supposed to be a southern restaurant.
La Cena has no signs on the building or windows.
Good luck! lol
Yeah, haven't been myself. Heard from a friend who went.
According to reviews on Trip Advisor it has been open since late January/early February. I don't remember seeing any cars in the parking lot at dinner time but I'm looking forward to trying it.
Quote from: RiversideRambler on April 10, 2017, 01:01:38 PM
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 08, 2017, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: johnnyliar on April 08, 2017, 07:33:27 AM
Quote from: Live_Oak on April 07, 2017, 10:39:58 PM
B Street Eats and La Cena are both now open.
And the closed Bella Vita pizzeria is becoming a place called Food Addictz. Supposed to be a southern restaurant.
La Cena has no signs on the building or windows.
Good luck! lol
Yeah, haven't been myself. Heard from a friend who went.
According to reviews on Trip Advisor it has been open since late January/early February. I don't remember seeing any cars in the parking lot at dinner time but I'm looking forward to trying it.
They have no signs, no internet presence, and no cars in the parking lot.
How sure are we that this place is open, or not a drug front? lol
Apparently it opened on Jan. 9th.
QuoteNew location proves positive move
Jerry Moran is liking his new location. Gone are the hassles of trying to keep fine dining alive in downtown. La Cena is now at 911 Edgewood Ave., with its own fenced and lit parking lot. But that is about all that has changed.
Moran kept his staff and paid them from the June closing until it reopened on Jan. 9. He kept them busy helping with remodeling the restaurant. The menu is the same, and he has a 30-foot-long, temperature controlled wine cellar. Most of his wine ranges between $35 to $50.
He asks that customers call for reservations at (904) 633-9255. It helps with service and makes for a much more pleasant dining experience. Customers can call an hour before they want to come in, but he just likes to know what to expect each night. Also, the restaurant does not have a large area where people can wait for a table. Reservations only make sense.
La Cena is open at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. He serves until the last reservation is filled. In his downtown location, he was known to prepare a full meal after 10 p.m. on a weeknight if a customer from out of town arrived late and wanted dinner.
http://jacksonville.com/food-and-dining/2017-02-10/dining-notes-where-have-love-ly-dinner-valentine-s-day
Signage would just increase the likelihood that homeless people would show up outside the door and unwanted people would start filling up his parking lot. Obviously Jerry is fine with his loyal customers only.