Urban Construction Update - June 2014

[Metro Jacksonville]

Urban Construction Update - June 2014



Major construction projects have returned to the landscape of Jacksonville's urban core. Find out where (and more) as we take a brief look at the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of June.

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[Bill Hoff]

Just FYI, the image for #42 is not correct. The art gallery/studio space will actually be the building to the left/north of the one shown.

And to the right/south of the building shown, interior construction on 'Serenity Tea Lounge' is underway.

[thelakelander]

Nice! Thanks for the correction. There are a lot of good things happening in Springfield these days.

Any word on the status of the 5th & Main senior housing development?

[Bill Hoff]

Nope. Since the architect & property owner aren't keen on returning calls about it, I assume it's dead, but who knows.

Think it was/is relying on the same or similar tax credits as the proposed senior development across from the court house and workforce housing proposal at the Ambassador Hotel.

Any news from those?

[IrvAdams]

This was a great report. I didn't realize so much was going on business-wise in the Main Street area, it's very good to see. Thanks for the post.

[tufsu1]

From what I heard yesterday, construction on Unity Plaza starts next week

[Dapperdan]

This is the first time I am hearing of Voodoo Lounge in the Landing. Any other info on it? I can't tell from the picture but is it in the old Twisted Martini Space?

[thelakelander]

Yes.

[undergroundgourmet]

a new grocery is coming   https://www.earthfare.com/our-stores/jacksonville

and Corrado's Bakery 'n Bistro is open
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Corrados-Bakery-n-Bistro/713922202013512?ref=hl

[acme54321]

M Shack San Marco appears to finally be open.

[acme54321]

a new grocery is coming   https://www.earthfare.com/our-stores/jacksonville

Not exactly urban, but sounds good.

[fsujax]

Looks like some good things are happening in the core.

[fsquid]

I loved Earth Fare when I lived in Charlotte.  A smaller Whole Foods.  In fact, I think Whole Foods was trying to buy them a few years ago.

[BoldCityRealist]

Can someone explain to me "work-force" housing? I know that's the plan for the old Ambassador Hotel property... but it makes me think it is for lower-income residents... which makes me think it will be cheaply renovated and not really fulfill its potential like 11E or Churchwell.

[IrvAdams]

Can someone explain to me "work-force" housing? I know that's the plan for the old Ambassador Hotel property... but it makes me think it is for lower-income residents... which makes me think it will be cheaply renovated and not really fulfill its potential like 11E or Churchwell.

Where was this information? I didn't see it in the construction update. Thanks!