Barnett/Laura Trio Redevelopment to be announced

[Keith-N-Jax]

You can remain whatever you like. We all get so excited when some ritz rendering is printed in the TU only to see is never come to pass. I'll wait and watch. You guys should know this by now.

[konstantconsumer]

WOW is all I have to say.  If this actually happens, which certainly isn't a guarantee these days, it would be amazing for downtown.  I would LOVE to live in one of these once I graduate.  Moving from Springfield to Downtown would be a joy!

[Timkin]

Agree totally Konstant..  I would love to see the Laura Trio revived.  3 very beautiful and important Historic Downtown Structures.   I do hope this comes to pass.

[Jaxson]

I totally agree with Keith on this one.  I will believe it when the project is completed.  How many times has Lucy pulled the football away from us?  And we're making yet another dash to kick the ball.  Good grief! 
We are so hypnotized by Gate Petroleum, Jr. that it is sickening!

[JeffreyS]

No one is betting their home that this will be done. We are however excited a developer who has done good work in the past is going to give it a try.

Be jaded if you want just don't try to ruin everyone Else's fun.
Enjoy what you can while you can.

[Jaxson]

I don't want to ruin everyone else's fun but want us to keep our grain of salt close by.  Imagine how many times that my hopes have been raised for something good to happen in our city only to become disappointed by the same G.O.B. shenanigans.  I will raise my glass when the project is complete : )

[Overstreet]

Sounds like a grand fishing expedition for city concessions and public interest. Developers usually develop things with other people's money. Did they say where this money is coming from?

[Captain Zissou]

Sounds like a grand fishing expedition for city concessions and public interest. Developers usually develop things with other people's money. Did they say where this money is coming from?

Stephen can tell you more, but there are multiple entities with large equity positions in the development.  They only need financing for a portion of the project.  While they need city funds to reach 100% of the project cost, they already have a large chunk of the money without it. 

This is one way the project differs from the projects of '06.  They are financing it through private equity holders, not city funds or massive debt positions.  The design is realistic, well thought out, and doable.  It interacts with the street and enhances the pedestrian experience as well.  Bishopgate, Commadore Point, the St. John, The St James, and many others from '06 failed to do any of this.

[Wacca Pilatka]

We are going to get a hardhat tour of the buildings next week with Steve Atkins.  Lots of photos will ensue.  I know Ock has real hopes of getting underneath the Kluthos to search for the long lost tunnels of Klutho.

Tunnels of Klutho?

I'm intrigued.

[heights unknown]

Enjoy and get caught up in the heat, passion, and lust of the present moment.  If the love affair does not continue after that, oh well, at least we got off! That's what most everyone is trying to say.  Hey, this could go on to become a marriage in which it could last forever; and then we'll have these beautiful three buildings, and the new building and parking garage to go along with it for all eternity! If not, then just enjoy the one night stand at present!

"HU"

[duvaldude08]

Being that Laura street is one of Johnny boys pet projects, I see him bending over backwards to make this happen. I honestly believe we see some construction early on next year.

[videojon]

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/401574/abel-harding/2010-05-26/hotel-duval-brought-life-tallahassees-downtown-could

another article

[Timkin]

I totally agree with Keith on this one.  I will believe it when the project is completed.  How many times has Lucy pulled the football away from us?  And we're making yet another dash to kick the ball.  Good grief! 
We are so hypnotized by Gate Petroleum, Jr. that it is sickening!

I was never fooled by Mr Gate P Jr.  I cannot wait til hes gone ! him and his thieving team.

[billy]

Who operates the Hotel Duval?

[Jason]

^ Their staff.



Heh, I just couldn't resist.