Chipotle downtown?

[Julian]

While on the Chipotle website I noticed they have a location in 32202 listed as opening soon. Any idea on where this may be going in?

[KenFSU]

^Interesting find!

The address listed on the Chipotle site matches the new Brooklyn Place retail strip going in near Brooklyn Station.

[thelakelander]

If I had to guess, I'd say Brooklyn Place as well. I've always expected that they'd be one of the tenants there.

[Captain Zissou]

Yeah it's Brooklyn Place.  Going to be interesting to see how it impacts the Burrito Gallery next door.  I've heard they're also trying to put a Panera in there.

[Kerry]

Is this project even still happening?

[thelakelander]

I'd assume so. There's been nothing to suggest that it has died.

[Kerry]

I'd assume so. There's been nothing to suggest that it has died.

Except that it is supposed to open in July 2019 and there is still a street going right through the property.  In the original article from last year the developer said it was 90% leased.  Seems like if it was 90% leased they might want to start building soon.

[thelakelander]

Probably still dealing with financing but it's a 12k square foot single level strip mall and surface parking lot. A Cheesecake Factory or Walgreens covers more square footage. It won't take a full year to construct.

[KenFSU]

Plans filed.

City Council needs to approve a half-acre land swap, and  then everything should be set to go.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2018/11/21/plans-filed-for-brooklyn-retail-development.html

[fieldafm]

Plans filed.

City Council needs to approve a half-acre land swap, and  then everything should be set to go.

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2018/11/21/plans-filed-for-brooklyn-retail-development.html

Environmental is still being worked on (which is a State issue), but the project is very close to going vertical. Expect some info about potential tenants very soon

[Steve]

Looks like construction is being prepped for this:

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/brooklyn-place-retail-center-in-construction-review

[KenFSU]

Bento too!

https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/article/panera-chipotle-and-bento-set-for-riverside-in-summer-2020

[Steve]

Looks good; I just get concerned when I hear "plans to buy the land". I think the various apartment developers planned to buy East San Marco too.

I realize this is a lot further along and if you have commitments from 3 retailers in a strip with 4 spots that's pretty good....just a little jaded.

[Captain Zissou]

BENTO!!!  I was already excited about Chipotle, but this takes it to a whole new level.  My boycott of Burrito Gallery has been difficult, but this will provide some much needed relief.  Glad the Bento Boys have found a riverside location that works for them.

[jax_hwy_engineer]

BENTO!!!  I was already excited about Chipotle, but this takes it to a whole new level.  My boycott of Burrito Gallery has been difficult, but this will provide some much needed relief.  Glad the Bento Boys have found a riverside location that works for them.

Just curious, why have you been boycotting Burrito Gallery?


Other than that, exciting new additions to the area. That Chipotle will certainly be a force to be reckoned with on lunch breaks