Rummell, Balanky pitch ‘Healthy Town’ for JEA site

[mtraininjax]

The JEA board member who heard the proposal told me that they, the board, were blown away by the local Jacksonville presentation. These folks did their homework and were able to overcome every single objection that the New York investors came up with during the Q&A timeframe. Balanky and Rummell put together a great group, after seeing what they have done in Jacksonville, I know this is the beginning of something very special. Balanky worked to build San Marco Place, so this is not that far from that facility.

[Bolles_Bull]

My problem with this location is I wonder how the retail component will fair.  The site doesnt have the easiest access and isn't in anyones direct path commuting in the area, kindof tucked away.  I wonder how the retail component will survive honestly.

[mtraininjax]

The retail area will be fine. After all, the community is supposed to support the residents. Right now, that area of town is a ghost barn, nothing there, so something is better than nothing.

Who knows, maybe they will build the "Landing" the way Sleiman wants to build his Landing, but poor Tony will have
to use his own checkbook, instead of the citizens.