Springfield Preservation Success

[Metro Jacksonville]

Springfield Preservation Success



For years this building sat abandoned on the corner of Market and 11th Streets.  Now it has survived to find a new lease on life.

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/712

[second_pancake]

While this is fantastic, that a building was saved and the infill development was done appropriately to the surrounding neighborhood, wouldn't this location and building have been better suited for retail?  From the pictures, there doesn't seem to be much in the area in the way of an inexpensive sandwich shop, bakery, small grocery market, or even a coffee shop.

[thelakelander]

They would probably have more success locating on 8th or Main, because of better visibility and the abundance of available buildings.  But then again, Three Layers is opening in a similar building a few blocks away.  Someone would have to contact the realtor, but if a small retailer wanted to purchase the corner for their business, from a zoning perspective, I don't see why it would not be allowed.

[downtownparks]

It sorta in a no-mans land. It can work as residential, but there isnt enough traffic to support commerce.

[jbm32206]

This building looks so much like the one at 6th and Walnut...the Three Layers coffee shop that's scheduled to open next month...agreed, though, it's kind of in the middle of nowhere.

[hank]

There is a "going out on a limb" aspect to this location, but I have to hand it to Jones for doing something that is soooooo much better for the community than a busted up old shell.  Point being, everything would be in no man's land if it wasn't for people willing to bank on a hopeful future.  Great job.

[jbm32206]

Trust us, we're all in favor of it...anything to improve is a plus!

[downtownparks]

Oh, absolutely. Bully for him, and Love that he did it!!!! In this aspect I agree with Joan. What I was saying is, its viable as a residence, but probably not for commercial.

[Downtown Dweller]

If a really good deli or upscale grocery store opened there it would be busy enough. I mean Shands and downtown are a stones throw away, there is plenty of on street parking over there, and there are several warehouses with workers there. Shoot I drive or walk across the neighborhood for my coffee and cake fixes. I see Shands people in Three Layers all the time, and it isn’t any closer than this building. If the right business went in, it would be busy! In fact the surrounding residential and business area would most likely pick up.

[thelakelander]

Here's a picture of this building in 1948.  Its listed as Fred Malliki's market and restaurant.

[vicupstate]

Has the loft unit sold yet in this building, and has the corner one been started?

[thelakelander]

I don't think so.  However, I haven't driven down that particular interesection in about two or three weeks.

[jennifer0204]

The lofts are awesome! A must see!! It is just 5 minutes from Shands...perfect location in downtown jax. If I had the money, I'd buy this asap! Builder dropped the price significantly today on both loft spaces...definitely a must see...

[jennifer0204]

Springfield on ABC news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU7iR6m2AY8

[stephenc]

Wonderful.... Another video about Jax where they only show photos of St. Augustine. We should all go Jacksonville Dump Hunting!!