Construction begins on the Barnett & Laura Street Trio
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Construction begins this week in downtown Jacksonville on the first phase of the historic Barnett National Bank Building and Laura Street Trio project – announced today by developers SouthEast Development Group of Jacksonville and The Molasky Group of Companies of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2017-oct-construction-begins-on-the-barnett-laura-street-trio
Hell just got a little cooler.
I'll be honest, I'm still tempted to put this in the District/East San Marco category, but I've been proven wrong before (Exhibit A: Cowford Chophouse), and would love to be wrong here.
Quote from: Steve on October 17, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
I'll be honest, I'm still tempted to put this in the District/East San Marco category, but I've been proven wrong before (Exhibit A: Cowford Chophouse), and would love to be wrong here.
We will know in one week if we need to start moving it into East San Marco category.
Quote from: Steve on October 17, 2017, 10:38:53 AM
I'll be honest, I'm still tempted to put this in the District/East San Marco category, but I've been proven wrong before (Exhibit A: Cowford Chophouse), and would love to be wrong here.
All involved with the District are still insistent that they'll close on the property by end of year, horizontal construction will be underway by early 2018, and major vertical elements will be open for business within two years. It's not moving fast, but one-by-one, they're checking their boxes. In that sense, the District project actually reminds me a lot of the Trio. Keep the faith!
I'm so excited. If construction actually commences I'll enjoy walking by at lunch and watching the progress.
(WITH MY HANDS ON MY HIPS).......WHAT???!!!!!!! I'm elated, and, it's about DAMN time! (WITH A FINGER SNAP)...ALRIGHTY THEN!!!
Quote from: Jim on October 17, 2017, 09:26:15 AM
Hell just got a little cooler.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL......
Quote from: heights unknown on October 18, 2017, 08:59:10 AM
(WITH MY HANDS ON MY HIPS).......WHAT???!!!!!!! I'm elated, and, it's about DAMN time! (WITH A FINGER SNAP)...ALRIGHTY THEN!!!
ok, that's just funny. Two snaps up!
Permits!
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/barnett-bank-building-owner-applies-for-dollar22-4-million-renovation-permit
As Joe Biden would say, "That's a big f@#$ing deal."
Now, when this same permit is filed for the Laura Trio, then I'll be REALLY excited.
Quote from: Steve on December 22, 2017, 10:34:13 AM
As Joe Biden would say, "That's a big f@#$ing deal."
Now, when this same permit is filed for the Laura Trio, then I'll be REALLY excited.
Looks like the article says that they're shooting to have that done by the end of Q1 '18. Something about needing to wait for historical reviews.
Barnett gets final build-out approvalQuoteThe first floor will be leased by a bank, and the second and third levels will be "some new stuff" that Atkins said he will not yet disclose.
As reported, Vagabond Coffee Co. will open in about 1,500 square feet in the lobby, and Chase Bank is expected to lease as the anchor name tenant.
Atkins has not confirmed Chase Bank.
The Barnett work is part of an estimated $90 million redevelopment of the building at 112 W. Adams St., the nearby Laura Street Trio buildings and a new parking garage.
The city approved a permit Friday for Danis Builders and owner Barnett Tower LLC to remodel the vacant Barnett structure at a cost of almost $22.4 million.
Atkins, principal and managing director of SouthEast Development Group and manager of Barnett Tower LLC, said in November he planned to complete the work and open the first phases at the end of this year.
Atkins said demolition and structural remediation has been taking place prior to the construction permit approval. That included removing, reconditioning or replacing all 964 upper windows that had not been installed properly under prior ownership.
The 156,744-square-foot Barnett tower was built in 1926, according to the permit. The architect is KBJ — L&B Architects.
Atkins said most of the apartments are one-bedroom units, although there are some studios and some two-bedroom units on the top floor.
Rents will average $1.65 a square foot and the average size is 700 square feet, which works out to a monthly average rent of $1,155.
Atkins expects advertising and preleasing will start in a few months. A new website will include information.
He called the current Barnett-Trio.com a placeholder for the new site. Potential tenants can preregister.
Full article: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/barnett-gets-final-build-out-approval
Yaay!
Although, was I the only one that thought this permit was already filed? Apparently the previous one was just for finishing demo and the 1,000 window replacement.
Gotta give Atkins credit for sticking with this project. I can't say I ever thought I'd see him pull it off.
Quote from: acme54321 on April 03, 2018, 02:13:09 PM
Gotta give Atkins credit for sticking with this project. I can't say I ever thought I'd see him pull it off.
A great milestone, indeed. Not to be Debbie Downer, but this and a Parking Garage are the easy ones (in comparison of all of the project aspects - the entire thing is very difficult). When the Laura Trio is completed and they cut the ribbon on the hotel, I will offer him up to Rome for Sainthood.
By pull it off I really should have said break ground lol.
When the cornices go back onto the Florida Life building I will become a true believer ;D
Quote from: Steve on April 03, 2018, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: acme54321 on April 03, 2018, 02:13:09 PM
Gotta give Atkins credit for sticking with this project. I can't say I ever thought I'd see him pull it off.
A great milestone, indeed. Not to be Debbie Downer, but this and a Parking Garage are the easy ones (in comparison of all of the project aspects - the entire thing is very difficult). When the Laura Trio is completed and they cut the ribbon on the hotel, I will offer him up to Rome for Sainthood.
My thought is, if Barnett gets done, that is a big win for DT alone. I would love for them to get the Marble Bank building ready ASAP as well so maybe it can open sooner than later. The Florida Life and Bisbee buildings with the new Marriott will be quite the undertaking. Exciting though!
Quote from: FlaBoy on April 04, 2018, 07:44:37 PM
Quote from: Steve on April 03, 2018, 02:48:15 PM
Quote from: acme54321 on April 03, 2018, 02:13:09 PM
Gotta give Atkins credit for sticking with this project. I can't say I ever thought I'd see him pull it off.
A great milestone, indeed. Not to be Debbie Downer, but this and a Parking Garage are the easy ones (in comparison of all of the project aspects - the entire thing is very difficult). When the Laura Trio is completed and they cut the ribbon on the hotel, I will offer him up to Rome for Sainthood.
My thought is, if Barnett gets done, that is a big win for DT alone. I would love for them to get the Marble Bank building ready ASAP as well so maybe it can open sooner than later. The Florida Life and Bisbee buildings with the new Marriott will be quite the undertaking. Exciting though!
Not sure what the context is, but there's been activity at the Marble Bank building today.
I've been watching construction workers stream in and out.
Weird to see the doors open.
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^Interesting. Is it just staging for the Barnett I wonder?
Quote from: Tacachale on April 05, 2018, 12:44:55 PM
^Interesting. Is it just staging for the Barnett I wonder?
Possibly, or for continuing work at 20 West Adams.
I walk that way every day, and it's the first time I've seen crew inside.
Over 200 pre-registrations for leases at the Barnett so far.
For 104 residential units.
And Atkins hasn't even officially opened up leasing.
Really good sign.
Quote from: KenFSU on April 20, 2018, 10:23:11 AM
Over 200 pre-registrations for leases at the Barnett so far.
For 104 residential units.
And Atkins hasn't even officially opened up leasing.
Really good sign.
This is exactly why housing is what the city should be focusing on for downtown development. The demand is already there.
The demand had always been there. They just need millions in incentives to make the construction/restoration numbers work with what the local market can pay to purchase or lease.
Quote from: Tacachale on April 20, 2018, 10:30:26 AM
Quote from: KenFSU on April 20, 2018, 10:23:11 AM
Over 200 pre-registrations for leases at the Barnett so far.
For 104 residential units.
And Atkins hasn't even officially opened up leasing.
Really good sign.
This is exactly why housing is what the city should be focusing on for downtown development. The demand is already there.
Agreed. Would be nice to see the Ambassador/Old JEA block potentially see some movement with incentives.
Look what popped up this afternoon:
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That's the tiniest wrecking ball I think I've ever seen...
Quote from: KenFSU on July 31, 2018, 03:18:59 PM
Look what popped up this afternoon:
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I wonder if this is for the hotel addition of if this is just being set up for the garage across the street.
Quote from: jagsonville on July 31, 2018, 07:58:46 PMI wonder if this is for the hotel addition of if this is just being set up for the garage across the street.
It's a very large telescopic boom crane, in that picture the boom is completely collapsed if that gives you any idea of its size. Once it's set up like that it's not moving. My guess is that it's there to lift mechanical equipment to the roof of the Barnett and it will be gone in a few days.
That is usually a crane the erects tower cranes.
Quote from: acme54321 on July 31, 2018, 09:36:44 PM
Quote from: jagsonville on July 31, 2018, 07:58:46 PMI wonder if this is for the hotel addition of if this is just being set up for the garage across the street.
It's a very large telescopic boom crane, in that picture the boom is completely collapsed if that gives you any idea of its size. Once it's set up like that it's not moving. My guess is that it's there to lift mechanical equipment to the roof of the Barnett and it will be gone in a few days.
Most times to lift to roof they use a hydraulic crane. I agree with reednavy. Being used to erect tower crane for building the garage.
Well.... it just put an AC unit on the roof..... so 1 point for Acme
Yeah can't imagine it having anything to do with the garage. The garage will be built on a different block and hasn't been permitted.
Permits?!
Permits!?
We don't need no stinking Permits!!
Quote from: jaxjags on August 01, 2018, 09:48:37 AM
Quote from: acme54321 on July 31, 2018, 09:36:44 PM
Quote from: jagsonville on July 31, 2018, 07:58:46 PMI wonder if this is for the hotel addition of if this is just being set up for the garage across the street.
It's a very large telescopic boom crane, in that picture the boom is completely collapsed if that gives you any idea of its size. Once it's set up like that it's not moving. My guess is that it's there to lift mechanical equipment to the roof of the Barnett and it will be gone in a few days.
Most times to lift to roof they use a hydraulic crane. I agree with reednavy. Being used to erect tower crane for building the garage.
Not sure what type of crane you are referring to as "hydraulic." This thing is set up on the far side of a completely different block, on the other side of 3 buildings from the garage. Plus the garage lot hasn't even been cleared. Not sure how that would have worked out.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on August 01, 2018, 10:10:39 AM
Well.... it just put an AC unit on the roof..... so 1 point for Acme
;) I may or may not have some experience setting mechanical equipment on top of roofs. None quite as tall as the Barnett though!
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/new-crane-cranks-up-new-phase-in-barnett-bank-revitalization
The comments in the article are hilarious.
Lol first crane in downtown in years? Have we forgotten what helped the Houston Street Manor project go vertical earlier this year?
I usually make a point never to read the comments, but I'm glad I read this one.
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yet another revitalize projeck in the downtown shooting gallery.
This make the 145th projeck that will bring millions downtown.
So far all it bring is the gender confuse drunks and hipster doofus drunks. And homeless
Among the most recent that will bring millions: convention center (thats the big empty building), overhead train, jax landing (thats the other big empty building, new hemming park (thats the big homeless)
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Tacachale on August 01, 2018, 06:26:03 PM
I usually make a point never to read the comments, but I'm glad I read this one.
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yet another revitalize projeck in the downtown shooting gallery.
This make the 145th projeck that will bring millions downtown.
So far all it bring is the gender confuse drunks and hipster doofus drunks. And homeless
Among the most recent that will bring millions: convention center (thats the big empty building), overhead train, jax landing (thats the other big empty building, new hemming park (thats the big homeless)
;D ;D ;D
We need this person to discover the Jaxson! ;D
any guesses who this person voted for Prez?
They having an orgasm and getting all google eyed over 1 crane downtown? Oh, I forgot, there hasn't been a significant crane downtown since 1990 I believe. I'd hate to see what would happen, if God forbid, an announcement came out that a 60 story, 850 foot tower was being constructed; they'd mandate a "national crane day" in Jacksonville in commemoration. Let's not speak to loudly about this crane, the project might get cancelled...LOL
QuoteA 450 ton crane lifted 13,000 pounds of ventilation and cooling equipment
I could only see the top of the crane from my office, but that seems REALLY big. Did they mean 45 ton?
Quote from: Captain Zissou on August 02, 2018, 09:18:15 AM
QuoteA 450 ton crane lifted 13,000 pounds of ventilation and cooling equipment
I could only see the top of the crane from my office, but that seems REALLY big. Did they mean 45 ton?
I think they would have to mean 45 - good point. The largest mobile crane in the world is 1,200 tons and looks like this:
https://gizmodo.com/5821030/worlds-tallest-mobile-crane-is-also-worlds-strongest
While 1,200 is almost three times 450 the crane downtown looked nothing like this.
450 ton was probably correct. It was a big piece of equipment. That's it's maximum capacity, when they have to boom out way across a road on to the roof of a highrise the capacity is greatly reduced. Plus you need a crane with a really big boom to get that high to begin with.
Quote from: Steve on August 02, 2018, 10:16:11 AM
Quote from: Captain Zissou on August 02, 2018, 09:18:15 AM
QuoteA 450 ton crane lifted 13,000 pounds of ventilation and cooling equipment
I could only see the top of the crane from my office, but that seems REALLY big. Did they mean 45 ton?
I think they would have to mean 45 - good point. The largest mobile crane in the world is 1,200 tons and looks like this:
https://gizmodo.com/5821030/worlds-tallest-mobile-crane-is-also-worlds-strongest
While 1,200 is almost three times 450 the crane downtown looked nothing like this.
I work with a sub contractor that has one of these cranes. This is a hydraulic crane.