Proposed East San Marco Condo/Retail Renderings
The proposed East San Marco development will be a 6 story mixed use project, located on the southeast corner of the Hendricks Avenue/ Atlantic Blvd. intersection.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/215
WOW, these developers really put a lot of thought into shaping this building to fit in with San Marco. This should certainly be a huge plus for the area and would generate a lot of foot traffic at the square.
Should fit in great. Good work.
I'm very excited to see this project get started. Adding more great character to San Marco! The parking garage - very much needed for the ever expanding and desired area. The developers and architects really looked at the needs of the local area. Great Job!
I found this site about the East San Marco project where we can keep up with the progress. It looks like they haven't really added much to the site, but I'm assuming they will.
http://www.joe.com/web/TownsAndHomes/EastSanMarco/EastSanMarcoLanding.html
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Preparation for Construction Begins at East San Marco
Cleared land makes way for 32 condominiums and town homes
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (June 5, 2007) â€" The St. Joe Company oversaw the demolition of four vacant homes in San Marco in what was the first step of preparation for construction at East San Marco.
The cleared land will make way for East San Marco’s Parkside, consisting of 32 , including six town homes, adjacent to Fletcher Park. Parkside residents will enjoy spectacular views of Fletcher Park and the convenience of San Marco square.
“This is an exciting step for East San Marco,†said Mike Shalley, project manager of East San Marco. “People in the community have been anticipating this project for some time and we are thrilled to be this close to the start of construction.â€
Upon completion, East San Marco will consist of a total of 147 condominiums and town homes as well as approximately 55,000 square feet of retail space. A variety of floor plans will be available ranging from one to four bedrooms and 900 to more than 3,000-square feet, each designed for luxurious comfort and style. Preconstruction pricing ranges from the low $300’s to more than $1 million.
Btw, it appears that Hendricks Avenue may be the next urban commercial strip to take off. On a recent drive, I noticed at least four other sites between the railroad tracks and Atlantic with some type of business coming in.
Now that the road construction is finally done! Hendricks will become the gateway between the Southbank condos and San Marco. Perfect street for a trolly line as well.....
I'd love an updated photo tour :)
There's nothing to look at right now. They just started clearing the site. You can rest assured that next time I'm down there I'll be getting some pictures.
Here is an aerial view of the site.
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From looking at the aerial, Atlantic Blvd would be a great stop for a potential commuter rail stop. From the railroad line to the heart of San Marco Square would be lined with pedestrian friendly retail and park space the entire seven blocks. It would be similar to DC's Metro stop at Alexandria's King Street (except King is a little longer), with San Marco Square being the "waterfront". Areas like this certainly kill the argument of what do I do when I get off the train?
Quote from: Jason on July 19, 2007, 09:46:00 AM
Now that the road construction is finally done! Hendricks will become the gateway between the Southbank condos and San Marco. Perfect street for a trolly line as well.....
the roads are great but the sidewalks still suck. is every fancy lightpost on Hendricks being torn out for the 2nd or 3rd time... what? it would be hard to walk around there the way things have been the last 2+ years.
and what about accessibility? Are the sidewalks too narrow for a wheelchair to even fit through? to me, development without inclusion is a step backwards.
Great project! The buildings will compliment the area well.
Is it time to kick JTA into gear on the Southern Skyway link?
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"The BRT will have to be elevated ABOVE the current FEC Ry..." (JTA)
"The Trolley Bus (potato chip truck) didn't work out in San Marco due to delays at the FEC crossing..." (JTA)
"This is why we MUST build the BRT..." (JTA)
Hey! Excuse me! Isn't "elevated" what the Skyway already is? Would that be WHY it is called a Skyway? Why invest a Billion dollars to re-invent the wheel?
JTA? You begged God for that Skyway, you danced, pulled every political dirty trick and lied to the citizens to get it... Now you have it. You got what you asked for, so for Gods sake, DO SOMETHING WITH IT! Time to reach around and pull your heads out again...
Ocklawaha
My Grandparents's old house on Minerva is now a Wachovia drive-through.
(or is it Wells Fargo?)
Drop the condos on top of the Publix (or at least phase the construction process) and this project would move forward a lot faster.
QuotePublix project still in the pipeline
The sign at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard still says a mixed-use development, called East San Marco, and a new Publix are in the pipeline. The St. Joe Co. will develop the property while Regency Centers will help market it. Publix is still under lease and both companies will continue to monitor the commercial market until the time is right to begin construction.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=530574
From a land use and design perspective it still is a great project. It would be such an amazing complement to the San Marco Square area.
But yeah, I just can't imagine it going forward with condos - or even apartments - for a very very long time.
Does anyone think the new Publix on University west means a San Marco Publix is not needed?
nope...that just replaced the store across the street
I noted some activity on this site on Monday, and wondered how much they have altered it from the beautiful plans shown in this MJ article? Does MJ have the newer renderings?
This place is sorely needed in the Southbank area, and with this + the Square + FEC RY commuter and/or Amtrak + BRT + Skyway extension + possible South Jacksonville Municipal Railways (streetcar reincarnation)... OMG what a place to invest!!!!!!!!! This could easily outstrip every other inner city locale if these things or a majority of them happen.
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I know a few years back, Publix was not going to build without the condos. I was in a Tampa a few months ago and saw a great two story urban organic Publix with parking on top of the store. I would love to see that in San Marco.
Visit this link, scroll down to the bottom and you'll find several images of Tampa's Publix Greenwise Market.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=485811&page=5
QuoteMany people today are looking for more natural and organic choices. They want to avoid foods raised with pesticides and chemicals, hormones and antibiotics. They're looking for groceries that are less processed and more pure. It was to meet these needs that we decided to open our Publix GreenWise Market stores.
They offer more than a wide array of organic, all-natural, and earth-friendly items, however. We wanted to offer a truly enjoyable experience, full of conveniences and exciting products and flavors. That's why we included a Prepared Foods section with freshly made international cuisine; curbside pickup for those prepared foods (select locations); and event planning and cooking demonstrations. It's why you'll find so many artisan cheeses, fine wines, and desserts here.
To let you find everything in one store, we included your favorite brands. But to make it easy to shop for items that are organic, made with organic ingredients, or all-natural, we gave them special brown shelf tags.
We wanted to ensure that you'd get answers and assistance, so we staffed the store with well-trained, knowledgeable associates. We wanted to offer the opportunity to simply relax, so we provided a Café with coffees and smoothies, a mezzanine with seating and a wi-fi network. And of course, we wanted to give you everything you love about Publix, like the quick checkout and complimentary carryout service.
Come visit, and you'll know just what we were thinking.
http://www.publix.com/wellness/greenwise/stores/About-Us.doRight now there are three Publix Greenwise Markets. They are located in Boca Raton, Tampa and Palm Beach Gardens.
Some good pictures in that link. I won't lie, the cart escalator is cool.
Heard from someone in the know that the project doesn't work w/o residential component. Think it'll be a long wait. Looking forward to the new store at Atlantic/Bartram, even if it doesn't have a cool escalator.
I would take exception to the "Quick Checkout" option! Unless they have more than just two checkout counters running...........you have to take a number! Winn Dixie is the same thing..........stand in line unless you have 10 items or less!
You guys saw this about East San Marco in the construction thread right?
http://jacksonville.com/business/inthepipeline/project/2010-09-18/east-san-marco-conditional-capacity-availability
Looks like something is going on if they are filing for permits and such. Not sure exactly what it means... but something is better than nothing! (I hope :P)
Last figures I saw, basically said we are saturated Condo wise and not sure how many more retail stores can survive in this economic climate.............lots of stores now, all over the place, that are empty!
All I ask for is a publix! ;D
Quote from: acme54321 on September 24, 2010, 02:11:58 PM
You guys saw this about East San Marco in the construction thread right?
http://jacksonville.com/business/inthepipeline/project/2010-09-18/east-san-marco-conditional-capacity-availability
Looks like something is going on if they are filing for permits and such. Not sure exactly what it means... but something is better than nothing! (I hope :P)
The permit says construction cost is only $5 million. Pretty sure that the East San Marco proposal we have seen in the past would cost significantly more to build.
I talked to a friend of mine who is pretty high up at Regency about the project a few months back, and he didn't seem to think there was much of a shot of it getting off the ground anytime soon.
Yeah I'm sure it will be well over $5 million. From what I gather that permit has something to do with the design approval phase of a development. I saw some info that led me to believe it has something to do with assuring that the city services in the neighborhood can handle the extra load. 57sq ft isn't much for $5 mil ;)
Quote from: CS Foltz on September 24, 2010, 02:08:33 PM
I would take exception to the "Quick Checkout" option! Unless they have more than just two checkout counters running...........you have to take a number! Winn Dixie is the same thing..........stand in line unless you have 10 items or less!
Is there anything you don't take exception to?
I can say for sure, unless plans radically changed in the last two months, that Joe and Regency aren't going to build it without the residential component.
There is an atricle about this in the Resident News this month, of course all hearsay that this point. I would LOVE for this to happen, with the upgraded interchange going in at Atlantic it may have a better chance of going up, but I'll belive it when I see it.
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Voices carryâ€" Talk of Publix-anchored development rekindled
By Susanna P. Barton â€"
Resident Community News â€"
The whispers began last month â€" several residents indicated that St. Joe Co. and Regency Centers might be taking another look at the long stagnant East San Marco mixed-use development at Atlantic and Hendricks
boulevards.
And of course, anything that includes new word of the long-awaited Publix grocery store in the heart of San Marco Square gets people in the neighborhood talking up a storm.
James Nealis, aide to District 5 City Councilwoman Lori Boyer, said Boyer plans to meet with Chris Kuhn of The St. Joe Co. and Tom Fleming from Regency Centers about the East San Marco project in early September. An August meeting was rescheduled, he said.
Statements from Regency and St. Joe have been equally as benign in recent weeks. Following a request for more information on Regency Center’s plans for East San Marco, a public relations representative for the company said there were “no updates at this time.†That was the word from Bonnie Hayflick, public relations director for The Hoffman Agency in San Marco, which provides PR services for Regency Centers. Officials with The St. Joe Co. also were unwilling to share project details as of late August.
Publix Spokesman Dwaine Stevens, however, underscored the grocery store’s interest in the East San Marco project.
“We are still part of the project â€" but anything further about timelines should come from Regency,†Stevens said.
When first introduced in 2006, the East San Marco project included 57,000 square feet of retail space, 125 residential units above the retail space, a four-level parking garage and townhomes. Construction was expected to begin in early 2007 but stalled after site clearing of property and the advent of the
recession.