Urban Retail Renaissance?

[Metro Jacksonville]

Urban Retail Renaissance?



A new crop of projects has the urban retail sector poised to finally take flight.  Will there be enough wallets to go around?

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/content/view/646

[Matt]

how much do the units go for in brooklyn park?

[thelakelander]

The first phase has been converted into apartments.  No word on the rental rates, although they claim that they'll be "affordable".

[tufsu1]

122 Ocean (if done right) would benefit downtown the most...that said, Brooklyn Park has the best chance to actually have an impact on the entire urban core!

[fsujax]

I noticed on the 122 Ocean website, construction was supposed to commence Fall 2007.....any word on this???

[Lunican]

I heard it will be another year before anything starts happening there.

[zoo]

Ouch, no mention of retail in Uptown Springfield?

A bunch of developers and business owners there are spending close to $40k on a retail corridor study. Even Hionedes is participating, and Cesery starts his project at Main/3rd in Feb 08. Street is being torn up now, and in 18-24 mos, I hope there will be nicer looking street AND retail.

[tufsu1]

I noticed on the 122 Ocean website, construction was supposed to commence Fall 2007.....any word on this???

they are still playing with concepts....apparently they are looking at parking on the roof with a connection to the 11E garage....then they will build condos above the parking

the so-called grocery (less than 6,000 sf) will open in Fall 2008 at best....also the demand for a pub in the basement is high so that may open by next fall as well

[thelakelander]

Ouch, no mention of retail in Uptown Springfield?

A bunch of developers and business owners there are spending close to $40k on a retail corridor study. Even Hionedes is participating, and Cesery starts his project at Main/3rd in Feb 08. Street is being torn up now, and in 18-24 mos, I hope there will be nicer looking street AND retail.

No mention because no major retail projects have been publicly announced.  The four mentioned here appear to be further along (three claim to be breaking ground within a year) and they all include more than 50,000sf of retail/office space to be developed by a single entity.  However don't worry, when something specifically is announced in Springfield it will definately be added to the mix.

[Jason]

Great article.  Brooklyn Park could be the lit fuse that leads to a growth explosion in the core and finally re-bridge the gap between Riverside and LaVilla.  The next peice of the puzzle is the Bay Street proposal that will better link LaVilla to the CBD.

[midnightblackrx]

All of these sound great.  Do you have any rendering for the Bay Street proposal?  Where is the first photo from?

[Lunican]

Ouch, no mention of retail in Uptown Springfield?

A bunch of developers and business owners there are spending close to $40k on a retail corridor study. Even Hionedes is participating, and Cesery starts his project at Main/3rd in Feb 08. Street is being torn up now, and in 18-24 mos, I hope there will be nicer looking street AND retail.

I think 18 to 24 months for the Springfield Main St project is very optimistic. It will probably take at least 3 years, and in that time you will likely see the current businesses close down. These projects are well known for killing off businesses.

Also, even after the project is complete, the medians will make the businesses inaccessible to half the people driving through.

[thelakelander]

We don't have a rendering of the Bay Street development, but we're working on it.  The first photo is 4th Street Live, in downtown Louisville, KY.

from their website

Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier entertainment and retail district located on Fourth Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, KY. Fourth Street Live! is a short walk from downtown hotels, waterfront park, Main Street, Slugger Field, and other major attractions. Fourth Street Live! is your one stop destination for retail, dining and entertainment!
Restaurants and entertainment venues include Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, TGIFriday's, Sully's, Lucky Strike Lanes and Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. Fourth Street Live! features a variety of bars and nightclubs including Felt billiards lounge. There is also live music at Saddle Ridge and Howl at the Moon.

Fourth Street Live! also features a major food court with brands such as Wendy's and Subway. Retail amenities include Borders Books & Music, Office Depot, Fashion Shop, EB Games, T-Mobile, and others.

Fourth Street Live! welcomes everyone to enjoy an afternoon with the family or a night on the town at Louisville's premier dining, entertainment and retail destinaton!

122 Ocean is somewhat different (more local oriented), but the other's plans seem to be similar to the concept of 4th Street Live.

[Ocklawaha]

Going to need something besides a bus and a unfinished Skyway...

JTA Time to pull your heads out!

Ocklawaha

[Jason]

Completing the skyway would be a great first step forward.