Urban Construction Update - August 2017
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Major construction projects have returned to the landscape of Jacksonville's urban core. Courtesy of Moderncities.com, find out the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of August 2017.
Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2017-sep-urban-construction-update-august-2017
The running list of monthly project totals.
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 2017 - 74
March 2017 - 67
April 2017 - 65
May - 65
June - 69
July - 66
Aug - 64
Year on year activity still looking great.
Just saw the most interesting Request for Proposals (RFP) on MSN.com.
Jeff Bezos and Amazon are searching for a second North American Headquarters. I cannot think of a better place than Jacksonville. So I wrote him and sent a letter to the e-mail address provided.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/amazon-is-searching-for-a-second-headquarters-city-in-north-america/ar-AArrWqI?li=BBnbfcL
I strongly urge any bloggers here who have connections at the CoC or City Hall to get them to review the docs and submit on Jacksonville's behalf. This would be the ultimate "game changer" for Jax.
Thanks!
Why would Jacksonville be a good place for Amazon other than you want them here?
Go read the RFP. (Did you?) We are a very good fit, and it would impact our local economy in a good way. Obviously they see us as a good place for regional shipping centers ("fulfillment centers?"). So why not North American Head Quarters?
I actually got an e-mail response from a "real person" at Amazon.
Your question is typical of the folks who said, "Why would an NFL franchise want to come here?" Well it did and although the team has had limited success on the field it has brought a lot of PR to our city, as well as a Super Bowl. Of course Amazon proposes to employ 50,000 people where ever it locates this HQ so it's way bigger than an NFL franchise. My feeling is that if anyone ever wants this town to live up to it's fullest potential then you have to try and convince a corporation like Amazon to bring their HQ here.
Just give them the old JEA site on the south bank.
It's pretty much spoken for, but there are so many possibilities here, and the cost of real estate in Jax is way less than other major metro areas, I can't help but think they would give us a serious look. Shad Khan and Jeff Bezos partnering to build out the ShipYards is more than one could hope for..... Give him the old courthouse site for free if he'll do it!
They list 4 things they want.... We lack 2 of them..
-Urban or suburban locations with the potential to attract and retain strong technical talent
-Communities that think big and creatively when considering locations and real estate options
We don't really have an international airport. We don't have a mass transit network that would meet their needs.
Sure this would be great for Jacksonville, but it would not be great for Amazon. The Jags probably would have been better off elsewhere too.
" The Jags probably would have been better off elsewhere too." Sure. Like Savannah.
The 2 "things" are pretty easy to remedy once the announcement is made. Re-routing International flights from Orlando is attainable.
We are moving in the right direction and our real estate options cannot be beat.
It would be easier for them to go to Orlando then get flights rerouted from MCO to JAX. Our transit system isn't reliable, our higher education component leaves a lot to be desired and we have a freaking confederate monument welcoming people to the front door of city hall. With that said, although our chances of success may be less than a snowball's chance of surviving a night in hell, we should at least inquire. The worse they can say is no. I can see every place in Florida losing out when some of these other states start tossing out their crazy incentives packages.
Florida in general can't match other states incentive packages. Boeing received in tax credits, grants ad other incentives close to $900 million. almost all the dollars required to build the initial plant. I imagine Amazon wants north of $1 billion.
100 acres of greenfield space, un-developed land? Yeah, that exists in pretty much every major city in the US. (LOL)
FYI: The Shipyards is 70 acres, correct?
I think the Shipyards is closer to 40 acres but its not development ready. Lots of cities have brownfields, closed urban core industrial and redevelopment sites similar to the Shipyards. For example, there's the Brooklyn Naval Yard in NYC and the Water Street project in Tampa. Orlando has a 68-acre site with its proposed Creative Village. Even Philly has a massive infill development being proposed called Schuylkill Yards.
It's October. No San Marco Publix. "The District" has not started yet? Baptist Credit Union site has an "Available " sign up all of a sudden.
Jackson Square apparently ON HOLD. Rubin's project on Atlantic ??
Catastrophic flooding on San Marco Blvd.
Lake what's going on man?
Quote from: MusicMan on October 05, 2017, 10:32:41 AM
It's October. No San Marco Publix. "The District" has not started yet? Baptist Credit Union site has an "Available " sign up all of a sudden.
Jackson Square apparently ON HOLD. Rubin's project on Atlantic ??
Catastrophic flooding on San Marco Blvd.
Lake what's going on man?
It also appears to me that Broadstone River House is stalled.
Had to skip September. I'm like Project Maximus right now. I'm working full time in Orlando for a few months and splitting time between there and Jax. The one Saturday marked for the construction update ended being rained out.
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 01:16:15 PM
I'm like Project Maximus right now.
Go Gators! Go Jaguars!! Go Rockets!!! Amirite?? ;D
Anybody know what is going on at the empty lot bordered by W Adams St and N Davis St in Lavilla?
What corner? The Lofts of Monroe will be built on the empty block bounded by Adams, Davis, Monroe and Lee streets.
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on October 05, 2017, 04:21:07 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 01:16:15 PM
I'm like Project Maximus right now.
Go Gators! Go Jaguars!! Go Rockets!!! Amirite?? ;D
Lol, like FSU's upcoming beat down, the Gators can witness some Hurricane Coral Gables jewelry all over their field too!
(https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/miami-malek-young.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 06:52:31 PM
What corner? The Lofts of Monroe will be built on the empty block bounded by Adams, Davis, Monroe and Lee streets.
Oh, that must be what I saw. Thanks. They were moving dirt around when I drove by. For some reason I had merged that project with Houston Street Manor in my head.
Quote from: MusicMan on October 05, 2017, 10:32:41 AM
It's October. No San Marco Publix. "The District" has not started yet? Baptist Credit Union site has an "Available " sign up all of a sudden.
Jackson Square apparently ON HOLD. Rubin's project on Atlantic ??
Catastrophic flooding on San Marco Blvd.
Lake what's going on man?
Sounds like a Noone post to me.
^THREADS ON FIRE!
Quote from: remc86007 on October 05, 2017, 08:03:52 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 06:52:31 PM
What corner? The Lofts of Monroe will be built on the empty block bounded by Adams, Davis, Monroe and Lee streets.
Oh, that must be what I saw. Thanks. They were moving dirt around when I drove by. For some reason I had merged that project with Houston Street Manor in my head.
Yes, according to today's Jax Daily Record, their permit to start was recently approved. So another decent sized multifamily project is now under construction.
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 06:55:24 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on October 05, 2017, 04:21:07 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on October 05, 2017, 01:16:15 PM
I'm like Project Maximus right now.
Go Gators! Go Jaguars!! Go Rockets!!! Amirite?? ;D
Lol, like FSU's upcoming beat down, the Gators can witness some Hurricane Coral Gables jewelry all over their field too!
(https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/miami-malek-young.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
Lol I'm not sure who I'm rooting for tmrw. It's bad vs ugly. It might be fun seeing some Noles fans crying at Doak so maybe for one week let's go Canes!
Quote from: sanmarcomatt on October 06, 2017, 04:26:45 PM
I hadn't been since the hurricane but small army working on framing today.
You still up for a wager on Astros-Sox? ;D ;D ;D
Well, since this thread has been revived, does anyone know what the three new buildings are in front of Academy Sports near Atlantic and Kernan? I can't seem to find any info.
Thanks.
t
Quote from: sanmarcomatt on October 06, 2017, 05:09:23 PM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on October 06, 2017, 05:05:42 PM
Quote from: sanmarcomatt on October 06, 2017, 04:26:45 PM
I hadn't been since the hurricane but small army working on framing today.
You still up for a wager on Astros-Sox? ;D ;D ;D
ha ha ha.Amazingly, still watching this carnage.
Yes I am, dammit!
How about $50 donation? Sox win(ba ha ha ha), you donate to the Jimmy Fund.
and since I will be losing, just let me know who to donate to.....
That is noble of you to stick by your team when the ship is sinking. I choose the Ritz Chamber Music Society:
http://www.ritzchamberplayers.org/support/donors#online-form (http://www.ritzchamberplayers.org/support/donors#online-form)
Quote from: TimmyB on October 06, 2017, 07:35:10 PM
Well, since this thread has been revived, does anyone know what the three new buildings are in front of Academy Sports near Atlantic and Kernan? I can't seem to find any info.
Thanks.
t
QuoteSpeaking of Atlantic North, MedExpress is building a standalone urgent care center there at the corner of Atlantic and Kernan. No timeline has been given for its construction or opening, but CCS Construction has the contract for the $750,000, 4,564-square-foot building.
MedExpress already has one location under construction at 7720 Merrill Road, where an Arthur Murray Dance Studio once stood. That will open Aug. 23. The company is planning a third Jacksonville location downtown, but has not released that address.
All clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and offer a variety of urgent care, employer health, basic wellness and prevention services.
They employ about 20 people at each location.
Atlantic North is anchored by Belk, Earth Fare, Academy Sports + Outdoors and L.A. Fitness.
http://jacksonville.com/business/business-notebook/real-estate/2017-07-22/sunday-notebook-indoor-skydiving-coming-town
QuoteSpeaking of Atlantic North, MedExpress is building a standalone urgent care center there at the corner of Atlantic and Kernan. No timeline has been given for its construction or opening, but CCS Construction has the contract for the $750,000, 4,564-square-foot building.
MedExpress already has one location under construction at 7720 Merrill Road, where an Arthur Murray Dance Studio once stood. That will open Aug. 23. The company is planning a third Jacksonville location downtown, but has not released that address.
All clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and offer a variety of urgent care, employer health, basic wellness and prevention services.
They employ about 20 people at each location.
Atlantic North is anchored by Belk, Earth Fare, Academy Sports + Outdoors and L.A. Fitness.
http://jacksonville.com/business/business-notebook/real-estate/2017-07-22/sunday-notebook-indoor-skydiving-coming-town
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Thanks, Max. Any idea about the other two? They look like they could be fast food establishments, but we can't see any signage.
Lofts at Monroe expected to break ground within the next three weeks.
http://jacksonville.com/business/business-notebook/real-estate/2017-10-07/sunday-notebook-925-home-development-philips