Chicago Pizza coming to the Landing

David · July 20, 2009, 02:19:01 PM

I bet you Chicago Pizza will open up before Fuddruckers.

thelakelander · July 20, 2009, 02:20:53 PM

It seems like there should be options to how you can deal with such a situation. Anyway, in the end, an open courtyard, combined with a revitalized Laura Street, would really do wonders for the heart of the Northbank. I can't say the same for Metropolitan Park, strictly because of its isolation.

thelakelander · July 20, 2009, 02:22:19 PM

Quote from: David on July 20, 2009, 02:19:01 PM
I bet you Chicago Pizza will open up before Fuddruckers.

A better bet would be if Fuddruckers ever opens or not. Btw, does anyone have an update on Peterbrooke? Where are they going inside of the Landing?

fsujax · July 20, 2009, 02:22:43 PM

Funny how this thread, takes us back to the birth of MetroJacksonville.....ahhhh memories!

Steve · July 20, 2009, 02:23:23 PM

Oh, and BTW, my plan would get some Riverfront land back on the tax rolls, and assuming they sold the land for market rate, would get some upfront money as well.

Seems like a good idea in this economy.

Steve · July 20, 2009, 02:24:02 PM

It really shows how the Landing is kind of a microcosm of Downtown, and Jacksonville for that matter: Stuck in 2nd Gear

copperfiend · July 20, 2009, 02:35:51 PM

Quote from: David on July 20, 2009, 02:19:01 PM
I bet you Chicago Pizza will open up before Fuddruckers.

IKEA will probably open at the Landing before Fuddruckers.

77danj7 · July 20, 2009, 02:51:25 PM

Fuddruckers...I thought them opening was a conversation from a past life it's been in the works for so long.

TPC · July 20, 2009, 02:59:05 PM

I've eaten at the Chicago pizza off of Baymeadows a few times and it was pretty good. It will be nice to have one Downtown.

Steve · July 20, 2009, 03:05:57 PM

BTW, does this mean that of the restaraunt spaces in the Landing, the old Copper Cellar is the only one that is still vacant, correct?

You know, opening this thing up would make such a difference. That has to happen.

tufsu1 · July 20, 2009, 03:10:57 PM

I have spoken to several people at The Landing over the past several weeks....I had heard about Chicago Pizza and the new sports store that is open as well as discussion about one or two other restaurants.....Fuddruckers is once again stuck in neutral and there is no word on Peterbrooke.

FYI...Karlene's was closed on Saturday afternoon...not be a good sign for them.

thelakelander · July 20, 2009, 03:24:03 PM

Quote from: Steve on July 20, 2009, 03:05:57 PM
BTW, does this mean that of the restaraunt spaces in the Landing, the old Copper Cellar is the only one that is still vacant, correct?

You know, opening this thing up would make such a difference. That has to happen.

Yes, all of the waterfront spaces will be filled except for Copper Cellar and the Deep Blue space above it. My guess is thats where Peterbrooke will end up, assuming other retail spaces aren't shifted.

By the way, after spending a few days in the Inner Harbor, I've come to the conclusion that their Rouse center is no better than ours. Like the Landing, it looks dated, has quite a few vacant interior retail spots and is definately not the reason people flock down there. However, the central courtyard area does open up to the rest of downtown. I think people under estimate how huge it would be for Northbank to open up the Landing's courtyard with the rest of downtown.

Baltimore's Inner Harbor and Rouse complex

tufsu1 · July 20, 2009, 04:14:08 PM

well the Harborplace complex is almost 30 years old!

hanjin1 · July 20, 2009, 04:44:18 PM

except, they got a boat, they got a boat. everybody look at them cause their sailing on a boat...

blizz01 · July 20, 2009, 04:46:59 PM

Yep - that's The Bounty - It looked pretty nice moored in downtown Jax last month.