Cool video at the link below.
http://news.wjct.org/post/video-new-downtown-greyhound-bus-terminal-opens-next-week
Very LEED.
Phase 2 of the JRTC to break ground imminently.
Congrats to Bob and everyone else that helped convince JEA to re-think that insane plan they had originally.
Yes, the relentless push back on all of the other crazy design and location proposals along the way was well worth it!
Still want the "running greyhound" animated neon marquee from the Bay Street location to be part of the new station.
On another note, since Megabus will also use the terminal, do they get their logo on the outside of the building?
Quote from: Charles Hunter on April 12, 2018, 08:17:23 PM
On another note, since Megabus will also use the terminal, do they get their logo on the outside of the building?
JTA owns the building. It is leased to Greyhound. Megabus must secure an agreement with Greyhound to use the facility, but my understanding is they will not get signage on the building
I'm not aware of any place where Megabus has prominent signage of any sort. Even Union Station in DC where they actually pay to use its bus terminals. Generally speaking Megabus keeps costs very low by using non-descript "stops" on the side of the road so it would be odd for them to shell out the cash to brand on a building.
Quote from: Charles Hunter on April 12, 2018, 08:17:23 PM
Still want the "running greyhound" animated neon marquee from the Bay Street location to be part of the new station.
Removed today, and being moved to Orlando :(
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/photo-gallery/greyhound-comes-down-at-old-bus-station-downtown
Well that sucks....
Quote from: KenFSU on April 18, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Charles Hunter on April 12, 2018, 08:17:23 PM
Still want the "running greyhound" animated neon marquee from the Bay Street location to be part of the new station.
Removed today, and being moved to Orlando :(
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/photo-gallery/greyhound-comes-down-at-old-bus-station-downtown
LAAAAME.
Quote from: KenFSU on April 18, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: Charles Hunter on April 12, 2018, 08:17:23 PM
Still want the "running greyhound" animated neon marquee from the Bay Street location to be part of the new station.
Removed today, and being moved to Orlando :(
https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/photo-gallery/greyhound-comes-down-at-old-bus-station-downtown
wow, I would've loved to be a fly on the wall of that meeting. I literally can't even...
What's going to happen to the old bus station? Will it get torn down and an empty lot will be there, or has someone purchased that property and development of some sort (proposed) is being considered or imminent?
When I was a teenager, back in 1975, I drank at that bar and hung out there many a day before hitting the disco's and nightclubs that were there back then in those days (am I old or what LOL?). I think they closed the bar a long, long time ago.
What the hell does Orlando need the old greyhound for? I guess they asked for it. Their bus station is pretty nice; had to pick someone up there a few years back, so I guess they want, or asked for the old greyhound.
^According to the article, the sign is just going to storage. Can't believe they didn't incorporate it into the new building.
It's obvious, we're still pretty weak when it comes to the concept of preservation and the economic role it plays in revitalization of urban areas and settings like DT Jax.
Quote from: heights unknown on April 19, 2018, 01:16:22 PM
What's going to happen to the old bus station? Will it get torn down and an empty lot will be there, or has someone purchased that property and development of some sort (proposed) is being considered or imminent?
the fella that owns the EverBank building (along with a few other parcels) bought it for almost 3MM. No plans have been announced, but since we moved down here in 2012 I have heard talk about a parking garage going in there. because, you know, 3 garages next to each other makes sense..... ::)
Now that the Greyhound station has opened at the transportation hub, what's the timeline for moving Rosa Parks bus station to the hub?
Thought I read somewhere last year that that was the next thing to go over there . . . .
That was what was up at DDRB this past week. Likely 18ish months.
Plus, I don't think Rosa Parks is going away entirely.
Rosa Parks isn't going anywhere. It will remain after the new center opens.
Quote from: Houseboat Mike on April 20, 2018, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: heights unknown on April 19, 2018, 01:16:22 PM
What's going to happen to the old bus station? Will it get torn down and an empty lot will be there, or has someone purchased that property and development of some sort (proposed) is being considered or imminent?
the fella that owns the EverBank building (along with a few other parcels) bought it for almost 3MM. No plans have been announced, but since we moved down here in 2012 I have heard talk about a parking garage going in there. because, you know, 3 garages next to each other makes sense..... ::)
LOLOL...in Jacksonville? You gotta have parking garages in close proximity to each other, and, they provide critical and crucial "in fill."
Was talking to someone this morning involved with the old Greyhound site that was just torn down.
Short-term plan is for surface parking for TIAA.
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Primarily, if not exclusively office, though a residential component isn't out of the question.
Rates would be highest in the city.
#2006
Quote from: KenFSU on October 18, 2018, 10:42:14 AM
Was talking to someone this morning involved with the old Greyhound site that was just torn down.
Short-term plan is for surface parking for TIAA.
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Primarily, if not exclusively office, though a residential component isn't out of the question.
Rates would be highest in the city.
#2006
Can't wait to see the breathtaking views of asphalt for the next 20 years. Simply breathtaking.
Quote from: KenFSU on October 18, 2018, 10:42:14 AM
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Ok.
(taking a deep breath and holding it....)
Quote from: KenFSU on October 18, 2018, 10:42:14 AM
Was talking to someone this morning involved with the old Greyhound site that was just torn down.
Short-term plan is for surface parking for TIAA.
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Primarily, if not exclusively office, though a residential component isn't out of the question.
Rates would be highest in the city.
#2006
Serious question... how will an aquarium be integrated into the building?
Quote from: fieldafm on October 19, 2018, 08:25:54 AM
Quote from: KenFSU on October 18, 2018, 10:42:14 AM
Was talking to someone this morning involved with the old Greyhound site that was just torn down.
Short-term plan is for surface parking for TIAA.
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Primarily, if not exclusively office, though a residential component isn't out of the question.
Rates would be highest in the city.
#2006
Serious question... how will an aquarium be integrated into the building?
Didn't hear it from me, but floors 80-95 will be a rotating aquarium, allowing fish 360 degree views of the city.
Only downside is that the aquarium will only be accessible via inbound gondola from the Southbank.
Quote from: KenFSU on October 18, 2018, 10:42:14 AM
Was talking to someone this morning involved with the old Greyhound site that was just torn down.
Short-term plan is for surface parking for TIAA.
Their goal for the property in the next couple of years is a "Miami-style" tower.
Primarily, if not exclusively office, though a residential component isn't out of the question.
Rates would be highest in the city.
#2006
(https://i.imgur.com/R1GxcSN.png)
Quote from: Houseboat Mike on April 20, 2018, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: heights unknown on April 19, 2018, 01:16:22 PM
What's going to happen to the old bus station? Will it get torn down and an empty lot will be there, or has someone purchased that property and development of some sort (proposed) is being considered or imminent?
the fella that owns the EverBank building (along with a few other parcels) bought it for almost 3MM. No plans have been announced, but since we moved down here in 2012 I have heard talk about a parking garage going in there. because, you know, 3 garages next to each other makes sense..... ::)
Well, when the city is willing to subsidize the ramps like they have, there is a tendency for the subsidized good to be overproduced.