A Day in The Southbank

Metro Jacksonville · February 23, 2009, 05:00:00 AM

A Day in The Southbank

Originally developed as a part of the City of South Jacksonville, the Southbank is a mix of suburban and urban oriented development within a compact setting.

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deathstar · February 23, 2009, 05:09:10 AM

Spectacular images, thanks!

jeh1980 · February 23, 2009, 06:39:26 AM

I like the southbank. Great photos! The southbank may have been a forgotten part of downtown. I could be wrong, though.

billy · February 23, 2009, 06:53:20 AM

I think Welton Becket was the design architect of Independent Life.

David · February 23, 2009, 08:47:08 AM

My current stomping grounds(workwise) very nice.

The Southbank does have more of a suburban feel to it as there's not a lot to create foot traffic. Most of the workers do seem to go straight from the parking garages to their work buildings without venturing out too far for lunch or after work, but it is a scenic place to work in. It's easy on the eyes!

gatorback · February 23, 2009, 09:49:37 AM

I really enjoy looking at all those old photographs.

colberding · February 23, 2009, 10:06:04 AM

Nice shots. I randomly went on a walk about of a lot of the Southbank with my camera last week, though I did jump over the main street bridge for a bit - my set on flickr http://flickr.com/photos/chrisolberding/sets/72157613788569213/

copperfiend · February 23, 2009, 10:06:12 AM

I cannot stress enough how much I hate that Hampton Inn. How ridiculous that such a suburban design was used.

blizz01 · February 23, 2009, 10:16:55 AM

Every time I have a chance to eat at The Chart House I can't help but admire the low slung architecture & design of the building. Last I heard, Radisson owned the land, but if things ever tick up on that side of the river, it would be a PERFECT building to house a Rainforest Cafe considering they're in the same ownership group (Landry's) as The Chart House - would be a nice compliment to MOSH, the Naval ship if it ever happens & and dare I say Kids Kampus (NOT a proponent, btw).

BridgeTroll · February 23, 2009, 10:20:55 AM

Great shots Chris... please keep adding to the collection! Welcome!

Coolyfett · February 23, 2009, 10:44:03 AM

If Jacksonville had an Uptown, Midtown...I guess South Bank and North Bank would be two different districts. But people do not really use those terms, they just lump them all under downtown Jacksonville.

David · February 23, 2009, 10:54:55 AM

Yep that's true for the most part. Whenever I refer to the Southbank I usually get a "where's that?" response.

reednavy · February 23, 2009, 11:08:29 AM

That is why you say Downtown Southbank.

Coolyfett · February 23, 2009, 11:44:33 AM

I think that if the South Bank gets maybe 5 or 6 more high rises its identity will be known. Maybe there needs to be another bridge between the 2 that exist. I am just thinking out loud here. Downtown = South Bank, Midtown = North Bank, Uptown = Springfield.....I guess lol.

stjr · February 23, 2009, 12:35:45 PM

Surprised I didn't see a picture of South Jacksonville City Hall at the RR and Hendricks!