Downtown Construction Update - August 2009
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A look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of August.
Full Article
http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-aug-downtown-construction-update-august-2009
Please tell me that those concrete benchs will NOT be around when the Main St. streetscaping project is completed.
Nice to see tower crane bases at the DCCH site.
Good to see something moving. The start of the courthouse construction pics brought a tear to me eye (for a number of reasons).
It's a crying shame that in a metro of 1.3 million persons we get all excited by just two buildings, Wolfson and the Courthouse. Is it just me or did anyone else hear of any other new or renovated buildings? Usually with something big like the new courthouse going up it tends to spin off energy on surrounding projects. Do we even have another proposed "Project" in this area?
OCKLAWAHA
From the looks of it, the Wolfson site didn't have any signs of progress from months ago. How do we still not know what the intended use of that white building is on King street? I am excited to see what that is going into the shops of Avondale.
Wolfson Children's Hospital addition is on hold.
Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 11:17:09 AM
Wolfson Children's Hospital addition is on hold.
Oh not another dead project; I'm questioning if the new Hilton will even survive without a freeway ramp or some other direct access... Maybe we should pray for a Seminole Indian invasion on that old JEA plant site? OCKLAWAHA
Man, what is taking Fuddruckers sooo long? It's been over a year now - Chicago Pizza (which we already have 2 of) will be built before them!
I need my fuddzies!!!
Quote from: Ocklawaha on August 10, 2009, 11:27:40 AM
Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 11:17:09 AM
Wolfson Children's Hospital addition is on hold.
Oh not another dead project; ............
Hold and dead are two different concepts. Many sizeable health care projects are being delayed by the ObamaCare initiative.
How about the "new" gas station at the corner of Philips and Baymeadows were the Exxon was? Now that's BIG news in the BIG city :D !
If you are desperate enough, you could include the new Hendricks Avenue Baptist sanctuary replacing the one destroyed by fire. It's "almost" San Marco.
The biggest non-Courthouse project in Jax under construction is likely the I-95/I-10 interchange. For updates, etc. see http://www.thebigi.info/
Rendering of completed project:
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Phasing:
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Photo of current construction:
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Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 12:07:26 PM
Hold and dead are two different concepts. Many sizeable health care projects are being delayed by the ObamaCare initiative.
No, it isn't because of this health care plan. They put this on hold last fall due to the recession because they wouldn't be able to get proper financing, or whatever it was.
QuoteIt's a crying shame that in a metro of 1.3 million persons we get all excited by just two buildings, Wolfson and the Courthouse.
Well, for the narrow area that this monthly article reports on, I think that's good, all things considered. I've seen several other condo projects proceeding around town, so growth continues. These make me nervous now and not celebratory as I fear ever more inventory in an overladen market and a continued downward pressure on prices.
Quote from: reednavy on August 10, 2009, 12:20:42 PM
No, it isn't because of this health care plan. They put this on hold last fall due to the recession because they wouldn't be able to get proper financing, or whatever it was.
Evolution.
Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 04:19:21 PM
Evolution.
Alright, whatever you think, just presenting the fact, not the fiction.
Alright, whatever you think, just presenting the fact, not the fiction.
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You might have a strong opinion that Obama's new health care plan is not the cause of the hospital being put on hold, but there is no way to prove it one way or another. You can't call a speculation a "fact" as opposed to "fiction."
Hmm, if you go back, Baptist/Wolfson's released a statement saying it is on hold, long before this proposed health care overhaul.
I just find it funny people are trying to tie in this ObamaCare plan with a months prior to the fact announced hospital expansion tower. The economy ground the tower to a halt, not this health care overhaul proposal. Go back into the Wolfson's thread and read the facts, before twisting it, trust.
Here's the T-U article as well:
http://www.jacksonville.com/business/2009-01-29/story/area_hospitals_scaling_back_on_capital_projects
In looking at the pics of "Uptown Market" in Springfield...is this going to be a "market" or more of a food joint? I can't tell from the pics...
The one thing I have noticed about 3rd and Market is the lack of any signage. When driving down Main St you have no idea that there are new businesses ahead. They need to improve thier signage.
They've been working on Main Street now forever; any word on timeline completion of this project and how far north it will extend?
Heights Unknown
I believe it go to 12th and completes sometime this winter
^^^FSU, you are right on! The signage is absolutely terrible. I was trying to find a picture of signs that they could add to the building in keeping with the look and feel. When I came across this article, I had to laugh because it goes against what I was thinking. To each his own.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wires/2009/07/22/general-discontent-over-n_ws_242472.html
I've been hearing rumors of Burrito Gallery opening another location at 3rd and Main. Good news for Springfield.
Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 12:07:26 PM
Quote from: Ocklawaha on August 10, 2009, 11:27:40 AM
Quote from: Overstreet on August 10, 2009, 11:17:09 AM
Wolfson Children's Hospital addition is on hold.
Oh not another dead project; ............
Hold and dead are two different concepts. Many sizeable health care projects are being delayed by the ObamaCare initiative.
Good God. This crap has gone beyond tedious.
I don't have any images to share but two of the three cranes at the courthouse site are now fully up.
How much of the courthouse project needs to be completed to instill enough confidence in surrounding development?
Imo, give it a few months. The courthouse under construction is one thing. The bank's willingness to lend money to major construction projects in downtown Jacksonville is another.
Quote from: thelakelander on August 20, 2009, 08:10:33 PM
I don't have any images to share but two of the three cranes at the courthouse site are now fully up.
why not?
It was hard to snap shots with the camera in my back seat will driving 80mph on I-95.
now now, you should not be doing 80mph through a construction zone :-)
The Laura street improvements also have broken ground.