Is Springfield a viable retail market?

JaxByDefault · September 22, 2008, 08:01:43 AM

I don't know SPAR's position on FCCJ. I would hope it would be something they would support as it would be fantastic for the neighborhood. 4-year schools tend to have greater student and faculty permanence as well as more robust relations with the cities in which they are located.

SPAR too often focuses on just the historic district. However, they do reach out to and work with Shands and (less often) FCCJ.

I encourage you to contact SPAR and put this issue on their radar, if it is not already.

Does anyone know if SPAR has a stance on FCCJ expansion and 4 year status?

*Edited for spelling.

fatcat · September 22, 2008, 11:52:29 AM

an attractive retail market is not Wal-mart or even Saks or any other national chain. When i use to live in Boston, friends visited me always wanted to go to small town like Salem, Springfield or some even Berkshire. The charm of not so big urban cities is the individualism. The main street needs more Papa-mama stores, local artists shops and local good cooking.

Jacksonville will never become NYC, Jacksonville must look inside itself to find it is own charm. This is also true for springfield. Do not waste money to lobby national chains. Make the rent affordable and recruit small bz instead.

Downtown Dweller · September 22, 2008, 01:37:42 PM

Why not considered a positive? FCCJ should be considered as posititve if not more positive than Shands. Is this something still open or all over? It would be unfortunate if we as a neighborhood did not support this, FCCJ could be great for our neighborhood, as the neighborhood could be great for FCCJ!

thelakelander · February 24, 2009, 01:48:15 PM

The west side of the streetscape project is looking great and here is a bit of good news.

New Restaurant for Springfield: Waffa and Mikeâ€™s Mediterranean

image courtesy of Urban Jacksonville.

full story: http://www.urbanjacksonville.info/2009/02/24/new-restaurant-for-springfield-waffa-and-mikes-mediterranean/

fsujax · February 24, 2009, 02:13:59 PM

Finally, some good news! I am so tired of the doom and gloom. Mike is a great mechanic as well. I wish him luck with his restaurant.

thelakelander · April 19, 2009, 05:19:22 PM

Another spot getting ready to open up shop on Main.

fsu813 · April 19, 2009, 06:06:36 PM

where on Main?

thelakelander · April 19, 2009, 06:25:57 PM

SE side of Main & 10th.

billy · April 19, 2009, 06:36:40 PM

across 10th from the Krystal?

thelakelander · April 19, 2009, 06:56:39 PM

Yes, its south the Krystal and north of KFC.

fatcat · April 20, 2009, 09:44:03 AM

yes. I wish I have done it! Meow! But I will be the first in line to try it out. If you see an overly obese cat resting on the side walk, do not call the animal control, run towards the new Chinese take out instead.

Cliffs_Daughter · April 20, 2009, 10:06:32 AM

AS long as they take Visa and aren't a cash-only drive thru, I'm THERE.
FatCat, save me some Beef & Broccoli, 'k?

fsu813 · April 20, 2009, 11:21:50 AM

i guess this would be considered "better than nothing"

thelakelander · April 20, 2009, 11:36:42 AM

At this point, I don't think its realistic to believe that Springfield will immediately fill up with multiple upper end dining destinations. Especially, in a vacant drive thru building, such as this. Nevertheless, the community will benefit and those options will become more realistic if vacant buildings fill up with new businesses.

Karl_Pilkington · April 20, 2009, 01:56:54 PM

come on, we've got bbq, mediterranian, mexican, sliders, fried chicken, chinese (fried rice with gravy on top yum), fish (captain D's), sandwiches and soul food what else do we need? with all the other options downtown we're set! Bucket of KFC extra crispy and a steamer pack from Krystals yeah thats what I'm talking about.