Urban Construction Update - April 2012

[Metro Jacksonville]

Urban Construction Update - April 2012



A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of April 2012.

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-apr-urban-construction-update-april-2012

[Charles Hunter]

Curious that Jimmy John's hasn't taken down any of the signs for the old business there.  If it weren't for MJ, I would think AJ's is renovating the place.  Maybe they are planning a Big Reveal when they open?

[Garden guy]

Im so ready for the new Derbyhouse to open. But i guess itll never be as it was. I breakfast going to be quick and simple or is it going to take an hour and cost $20 for a cup of coffee and an egg?

[Lucasjj]

Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium

^Anyone know more information on this? This is the first I have heard of this.

[Captain Zissou]

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTT??  No Pulp??  Say it isn't so!!!!!!!!

Also, Sushi Cafe's new location about 3 spaces down is getting built out.  I am so glad they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.  Tijuana Flats+Sushi Cafe+ Chew will make for a pretty lively area on margaret street.

This is the first I'm hearing of Beer:30 as well.  Anybody have any info??  I'm pretty excited about this and Beau Outfitters.

[Tacachale]

What, no Aardwolf?

[JUGrad]

Also, Sushi Cafe's new location about 3 spaces down is getting built out.  I am so glad they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.  Tijuana Flats+Sushi Cafe+ Chew will make for a pretty lively area on margaret street.

There's a Tijuana Flats over there? 

[thelakelander]

What, no Aardwolf?

I don't think construction has started yet on Aardwolf.  Also didn't post Pulp because it appears little (if anything) has been done since the last month and the construction dumpster has been removed.

[thelakelander]

Also, Sushi Cafe's new location about 3 spaces down is getting built out.  I am so glad they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.  Tijuana Flats+Sushi Cafe+ Chew will make for a pretty lively area on margaret street.

There's a Tijuana Flats over there? 

I forgot about this one.  Tijuana Flats is planning to take over Sushi Cafe's current location.  I'm glad to hear that Sushi Cafe is preparing to shift a few storefronts down instead of closing.  Is Sushi Cafe going into the old Quizno's spot?

[ben says]

Also, Sushi Cafe's new location about 3 spaces down is getting built out.  I am so glad they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.  Tijuana Flats+Sushi Cafe+ Chew will make for a pretty lively area on margaret street.

There's a Tijuana Flats over there? 

I forgot about this one.  Tijuana Flats is planning to take over Sushi Cafe's current location.  I'm glad to hear that Sushi Cafe is preparing to shift a few storefronts down instead of closing.  Is Sushi Cafe going into the old Quizno's spot?

Yes, I believe so.

[Captain Zissou]

Also, Sushi Cafe's new location about 3 spaces down is getting built out.  I am so glad they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.  Tijuana Flats+Sushi Cafe+ Chew will make for a pretty lively area on margaret street.

There's a Tijuana Flats over there? 

I forgot about this one.  Tijuana Flats is planning to take over Sushi Cafe's current location.  I'm glad to hear that Sushi Cafe is preparing to shift a few storefronts down instead of closing.  Is Sushi Cafe going into the old Quizno's spot?

Yes they are.  I find it interesting that T-Flats didn't just take the Quizno's spot and Sushi Cafe stayed where it was, but I guess it is still a profitable deal for the landlord despite twice the build-out costs.  I wonder if T-Flats had to sign a long term lease, if Sushi cafe got a reduced rent by moving to the quiznos spot, or if T-Flats is paying far more than Sushi Cafe did. 

Sushi Cafe has been in that space for over 10 years, so I imagine they were wanting to do a little updating anyway.  I wonder if the interior will look mostly the same, or if they will go with a new design. 

Between: Chew, T-Flats, Mellow Mushroom, G&G, Carmines new place, the relocated Sushi Cafe, the probable relocation of 'Town...etc...  We're going to have a very lively and delicious neighborhood by this time next year.  That's about 1,000 new seats of dining/drinking.  There is no room for 1,000 new spaces.  The entire park and King corridor only has 300 spaces.  Looks like alternative transportation will be a dire need by 2014.  Even if we started planning and building today we would be playing catch up to the demand that already exists.

[Todd_Parker]

When will they be laying the new track on the S-line Urban Greenway Extension?

[fieldafm]

Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium

^Anyone know more information on this? This is the first I have heard of this.

Talked to the guy the other day.  It will be a 'craft beer package store'.

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTT??  No Pulp??  Say it isn't so!!!!!!!!

There actually is activity.  They are fixing the issues with the roof on the building(which caused Petal to have to close down for a short time to accomodate the construction work).  You should see interior work starting soon.

[thelakelander]

^Thanks for the update!  Glad to hear that it's still moving forward.

[thelakelander]

Here's an update on Sushi Cafe's plans:

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2012-04-18/popular-riverside-sushi-spot-not-moving-far