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Title: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: thelakelander on May 30, 2019, 06:59:08 AM
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Here is a brief look at the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville in May 2019.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/urban-construction-update-may-2019/
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Captain Zissou on May 30, 2019, 09:28:49 AM
Whenever the construction update arrives I always have a reaction similar to what Billy Madison's when his "magazines" arrive. 
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: acme54321 on May 30, 2019, 11:17:56 AM
Pretty amazing what that aweful metal cladding on the Lee and Cates building was covering up.  I hope someone buys that building at the corner of Hogan/Adams and rips that brutalist facade off and exposes something similar.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: thelakelander on May 30, 2019, 01:10:00 PM
You mean this one?

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1568461927_XrfhhLV-M.jpg)


I've always wondered what's behind this facade?

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1567941757_SvTCMWG-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: lowlyplanner on May 31, 2019, 02:33:25 PM
I find it interesting that big institutional users like St. Vincent's are starting to take resiliency seriously.

I wonder when our local and state governments will start thinking about it?
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: acme54321 on May 31, 2019, 02:38:41 PM
Quote from: thelakelander on May 30, 2019, 01:10:00 PM
You mean this one?

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1568461927_XrfhhLV-M.jpg)


I've always wondered what's behind this facade?

(http://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1567941757_SvTCMWG-M.jpg)

Yep, I feel like I've seen a pic of the second one pre-ruining
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: acme54321 on May 31, 2019, 07:17:43 PM
Interior demo of the church buildings at the San Marco Crossing site appear to have begun. 
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Fallen Buckeye on May 31, 2019, 07:26:15 PM
Saw some construction materials on one of the empty lots on Park St. in the vicinity of Vista and 220 Riverside the last couple days. Does anyone know what's happening there?
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: acme54321 on May 31, 2019, 08:08:29 PM
Quote from: Fallen Buckeye on May 31, 2019, 07:26:15 PM
Saw some construction materials on one of the empty lots on Park St. in the vicinity of Vista and 220 Riverside the last couple days. Does anyone know what's happening there?

Pretty sure that's the contractors lay down area for Vista.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: KenFSU on June 28, 2019, 09:26:58 AM
San Marco Station set to break ground next week.

Finds major investor.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2019/06/28/major-opportunity-zone-fund-invests-in-san-marco.html?iana=hpmvp_jac_news_headline
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: thelakelander on June 28, 2019, 12:32:09 PM
^San Marco Crossing!
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Peter Griffin on June 28, 2019, 01:04:35 PM
Good, this will mesh well with the new apartment complex going up a bit South of there on US 1. Hopefully the combo will push some redevelopment to the sore spot that is the Super 8 and Scottish Inn
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 28, 2019, 04:16:01 PM
Quote from: Peter Griffin on June 28, 2019, 01:04:35 PM
Good, this will mesh well with the new apartment complex going up a bit South of there on US 1. Hopefully the combo will push some redevelopment to the sore spot that is the Super 8 and Scottish Inn

Several years ago, my employer had a contract with the Scottish Inn to provide X number of rooms to clients. I'd go there to meet with them a couple times a week. Have some interesting stories  : )
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: heights unknown on June 28, 2019, 07:46:41 PM
Didn't hookers, prostitutes, and drug addicts used to frequent Scottish Inn?
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Charles Hunter on June 28, 2019, 11:30:28 PM
Quote from: heights unknown on June 28, 2019, 07:46:41 PM
Didn't hookers, prostitutes, and drug addicts used to frequent Scottish Inn?


I heard it was gypsies, tramps, and thieves ...
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Jagsdrew on June 29, 2019, 11:25:55 AM
With interstate access now available that area, it has become valuable for development and hopefully over time you'll see improvements to the commercial corridor.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Jagsdrew on June 29, 2019, 01:41:19 PM
Also, I wish Phillips, Kins Ave and Atlantic Blvd all were more pedestrian friendly with bike lanes. Additionally, Atlantic Blvd between Hendricks Ave and 95 needs a road diet.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: ProjectMaximus on June 29, 2019, 09:19:04 PM
Quote from: Bill Hoff on June 28, 2019, 04:16:01 PM
Quote from: Peter Griffin on June 28, 2019, 01:04:35 PM
Good, this will mesh well with the new apartment complex going up a bit South of there on US 1. Hopefully the combo will push some redevelopment to the sore spot that is the Super 8 and Scottish Inn

Several years ago, my employer had a contract with the Scottish Inn to provide X number of rooms to clients. I'd go there to meet with them a couple times a week. Have some interesting stories  : )

That's a brave admission Bill. I wouldn't tell anyone that I frequently met clients at the Scottish Inn...
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 30, 2019, 07:48:09 AM
Quote from: Charles Hunter on June 28, 2019, 11:30:28 PM
Quote from: heights unknown on June 28, 2019, 07:46:41 PM
Didn't hookers, prostitutes, and drug addicts used to frequent Scottish Inn?


I heard it was gypsies, tramps, and thieves ...

Yes & yes. Still do.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Bill Hoff on June 30, 2019, 07:50:43 AM
Quote from: ProjectMaximus on June 29, 2019, 09:19:04 PM
Quote from: Bill Hoff on June 28, 2019, 04:16:01 PM
Quote from: Peter Griffin on June 28, 2019, 01:04:35 PM
Good, this will mesh well with the new apartment complex going up a bit South of there on US 1. Hopefully the combo will push some redevelopment to the sore spot that is the Super 8 and Scottish Inn

Several years ago, my employer had a contract with the Scottish Inn to provide X number of rooms to clients. I'd go there to meet with them a couple times a week. Have some interesting stories  : )

That's a brave admission Bill. I wouldn't tell anyone that I frequently met clients at the Scottish Inn...

Ha. And for totally unrelated reasons, I also spent the night at the infamous Gator Lodge (just recently rebranded) back in the day. Also an amusing story.
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: thelakelander on June 30, 2019, 10:01:22 AM
Lol would love to hear the story behind that one!
Title: Re: Urban Construction Update - May 2019
Post by: Papa33 on July 24, 2019, 03:13:35 PM
https://www.wokv.com/news/local/million-may-longer-enough-cover-northbank-bridge-collapse-construction/Zi5cVt7Qb1M8QNzIsVx5LL/