New life for Berkman II? Owners seeking Commercial CBD Rezone

[thelakelander]

That quote is for people like Rattlergator!  Development of that size doesn't happen overnight in markets the size of Jax. I've said for a while now, you're easily looking at more than a decade before all of that stuff shown on those Shipyards renderings happens (I still doubt most of it will materialize as illustrated because the market will have changed by then).  However, I'm a naysayer who doesn't believe that Khan and the Jags are our sugar daddy.  Now that Lamping has stated the exact same thing, maybe reality will set in for some.

[RattlerGator]

Now don't put words in my mouth, bwah.

He clearly has something lined up and it will play out over time. I don't think I've ever disputed that. Of course, you could show me different. But I recall being extremely confident that things are going to happen, and things do seem to be happening. I recall being very impressed with the creativity of Shad's team and the utility that amphitheater and flex field bring to the entertainment and sports district.

Time will tell, Ennis.

[downtownbrown]

anyone else hear the rumor that Marriott is eying the Berkman 2 for one of their new Marriott Delta concepts?  Delta is a partial ownership and business hotel platform.  Makes sense for the location.

[MusicMan]

I just stayed at a Delta in Vancouver. It was gorgeous.

[Keith-N-Jax]

Who said the Jags and Khan were Jax's sugar daddy? Never heard that before and those who constantly put down the Jags and Khan what is your issue? We should be thankful for any development in DT Jax b/c I dont see a long list of developers trying to break down city's hall door.

[thelakelander]

^Many have been looking for Khan to be sugar daddy or more accurately, Jax's version of Detroit's Dan Gilbert, when it comes to downtown revitalization.  Just read any of the old large threads on the shipyards, Landing and Laura Trio.  I'm of the opinion, the more redevelopment and diversity, the better. However, I'm also of the opinion that we should not expect Khan to assume the responsibility of getting us out of the mess we've created over the last several decades.

[downtownbrown]

It's happening, people.  First Coast News slipped in the story at the end of a Lenny Curry interview.  Berkman 2 to be resolved by year end. Sweet.

[thelakelander]

Yeah, I was told on Monday that a public announcement should be coming out this week.

[KenFSU]

Awesome news, can't wait to hear what the plan is.

Any guesses on use?

[Keith-N-Jax]

That would be great, what an eye sore that site is!

[jaxjaguar]

Looking forward to the the announcement! Hopefully it's mixed use hotel / apartment.

[heights unknown]

It's about time. Finally some movement downtown, several things happening, proposed, or under construction. I hope whatever it is for the old Berkman 2, that it's not topped out where it is; add more on top and make it more luxurious than originally proposed; mixed use would be nice as someone said.

[heights unknown]

I'm thinking about moving from Sarasota/Bradenton, and I've got my eyes on my birthplace, the city I grew up in from 1965 to 1968, the city I lived in during most of my naval career (1974 to 1994), and the city where I retired from the Navy in 1994, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (Big Jax)!

[I-10east]

It's happening, people.  First Coast News slipped in the story at the end of a Lenny Curry interview.  Berkman 2 to be resolved by year end. Sweet.

Here's the FCN link below.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/weather/jacksonville-mayor-weighs-in-on-texas-evacuation-orders-those-are-difficult-decisions/469016058

[Keith-N-Jax]

Thanks, it was also interested to see the part of evacuation as well. Houston's mayor is going to take some major heat for telling people to stay put.