Urban Construction Update - April 2012
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of April 2012.
DOWNTOWN
Duval County Courthouse
Streetscape improvements surrounding the county courthouse continue to be made. New sidewalks, curbs and gutters are now being installed on West Adams Street. The courthouse is expected to be completed next month.
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Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe is now underway in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
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7-Eleven - Julia & Forsyth
Interior buildout continues at the BB&T parking garage.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307176_qBLMJb8-M.jpg)
7-Eleven - Main & Union
Construction is underway at the intersection of Main and Union Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311209_f93phcf-M.jpg)
Sweet Lady Blue
Interior construction continues on Sweet Lady Blue. For more information on Sweet Lady Blue: https://www.sweetladyblue.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307126_ZfM889W-M.jpg)
Baptist/Wolfson's Tower
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311460_NRpmbf3-M.jpg)
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Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 1520 Prudential Drive will become downtown's latest grocery market. The owner compares its environment will be similar to Trader Joe's, but on a smaller scale.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798312210_gkfxwG6-M.jpg)
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Work continues on the site at Park Street and I-95.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306809_T5JWj9J-M.jpg)
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Derby on Park
Construction continues on Derby on Park in Five Points. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DerbyOnPark
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306744_jm2ZBJm-M.jpg)
1534 Oak Street
Construction continues to advance at 1534 Oak Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306298_7ZsWfdB-M.jpg)
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Former Jackson's Grill
Park & King's former Jackson's Grill is being converted into a Tex-Mex style restaurant/bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306147_RVj3Zrn-M.jpg)
Dahlia's Pour House
Dahlia's Pour House, at Post & King Streets, is expected to open later this month. For more information: https://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305790_TmZ9Q8d-M.jpg)
Former Walker's Wine Bar
Park & King's Walker's Wine Bar is being converted into a tapas bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306028_KX9hKqX-M.jpg)
Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium
Coming soon to Riverside's Park & King district.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306281_6mFKqtd-M.jpg)
Beau Outfitter
The space at 3564 St. Johns Avenue will be the location of Beau Outfitters. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/BeauOutfitters
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305001_fL46CnF-M.jpg)
Mellow Mushroom
It was recently announced that Mellow Mushroom will be opening a location at this former Avondale gas station site.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305212_MqBTkVp-M.jpg)
Robert E. Lee High School
The reconstruction of Robert E. Lee High School continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305512_Jd8HKVF-M.jpg)
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SPRINGFIELD
Buzz Restaurant
Construction on the Buzz Restaurant at 6th & Main Streets continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310017_6WVsP7R-M.jpg)
Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 5th & Main Streets will be renovated into an organic grocery market. Interior demolition is underway.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310609_NQ3SvvT-M.jpg)
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798309539_txV6TSp-M.jpg)
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Paul Davis Restoration
A new roof has been added to this project since last month's Metro Jacksonville update.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310640_ktF9nbT-M.jpg)
S-Line Urban Greenway Extension
A short extension of the S-Line Urban Greenway is being constructed between Main and Hubbard Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310162_hbZZncG-M.jpg)
Cash America Pawn
Another Main Street long time business has closed.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310594_XF4G6hn-M.jpg)
SAN MARCO
San Marco Station
This Hendricks Avenue development will be anchored by a Panera Bread and Boost Mobile.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311386_s9g79nX-M.jpg)
Murphy Anderson Attorneys At Law
Construction on Murphy Anderson's new office on San Marco Boulevard continues. For more information: https://www.murphyandersonlaw.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311794_kPX6PMD-M.jpg)
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
The third phase of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project, between Laverne Street and San Marco Square, is underway.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798312232_Cxk89BG-M.jpg)
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M Shack
San Marco Square's Take Away Gourmet will be converted into the area's second M Shack.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311867_sWXhTSJ-M.jpg)
MURRAY HILL
Edgewood Avenue South @ Antisdale Street
10 New Storefronts
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305005_NFjZxMS-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798304999_t49bH4h-M.jpg)
Update by Ennis Davis
Duval County Courthouse
Streetscape improvements surrounding the county courthouse continue to be made. New sidewalks, curbs and gutters are now being installed on West Adams Street. The courthouse is expected to be completed next month.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307858_n4LzfKk-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307965_XPnLD36-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307486_8gdTfNm-M.jpg)
Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe is now underway in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798308301_Hc3ttwv-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798308381_3tQskG5-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798308704_TPfgMTL-M.jpg)
7-Eleven - Julia & Forsyth
Interior buildout continues at the BB&T parking garage.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307176_qBLMJb8-M.jpg)
7-Eleven - Main & Union
Construction is underway at the intersection of Main and Union Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311209_f93phcf-M.jpg)
Sweet Lady Blue
Interior construction continues on Sweet Lady Blue. For more information on Sweet Lady Blue: https://www.sweetladyblue.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798307126_ZfM889W-M.jpg)
Baptist/Wolfson's Tower
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311460_NRpmbf3-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311782_f63R5TX-M.jpg)
Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 1520 Prudential Drive will become downtown's latest grocery market. The owner compares its environment will be similar to Trader Joe's, but on a smaller scale.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798312210_gkfxwG6-M.jpg)
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Work continues on the site at Park Street and I-95.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306809_T5JWj9J-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306880_DjbRn6n-M.jpg)
Derby on Park
Construction continues on Derby on Park in Five Points. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DerbyOnPark
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306744_jm2ZBJm-M.jpg)
1534 Oak Street
Construction continues to advance at 1534 Oak Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306298_7ZsWfdB-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306368_sJQ3cHR-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306823_hGrJB9H-M.jpg)
Former Jackson's Grill
Park & King's former Jackson's Grill is being converted into a Tex-Mex style restaurant/bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306147_RVj3Zrn-M.jpg)
Dahlia's Pour House
Dahlia's Pour House, at Post & King Streets, is expected to open later this month. For more information: https://www.dahliaspourhouse.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305790_TmZ9Q8d-M.jpg)
Former Walker's Wine Bar
Park & King's Walker's Wine Bar is being converted into a tapas bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306028_KX9hKqX-M.jpg)
Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium
Coming soon to Riverside's Park & King district.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798306281_6mFKqtd-M.jpg)
Beau Outfitter
The space at 3564 St. Johns Avenue will be the location of Beau Outfitters. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/BeauOutfitters
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305001_fL46CnF-M.jpg)
Mellow Mushroom
It was recently announced that Mellow Mushroom will be opening a location at this former Avondale gas station site.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305212_MqBTkVp-M.jpg)
Robert E. Lee High School
The reconstruction of Robert E. Lee High School continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305512_Jd8HKVF-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305563_SSdWmSV-M.jpg)
SPRINGFIELD
Buzz Restaurant
Construction on the Buzz Restaurant at 6th & Main Streets continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310017_6WVsP7R-M.jpg)
Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 5th & Main Streets will be renovated into an organic grocery market. Interior demolition is underway.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310609_NQ3SvvT-M.jpg)
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798309539_txV6TSp-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310124_PxP9HNn-M.jpg)
Paul Davis Restoration
A new roof has been added to this project since last month's Metro Jacksonville update.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310640_ktF9nbT-M.jpg)
S-Line Urban Greenway Extension
A short extension of the S-Line Urban Greenway is being constructed between Main and Hubbard Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310162_hbZZncG-M.jpg)
Cash America Pawn
Another Main Street long time business has closed.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798310594_XF4G6hn-M.jpg)
SAN MARCO
San Marco Station
This Hendricks Avenue development will be anchored by a Panera Bread and Boost Mobile.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311386_s9g79nX-M.jpg)
Murphy Anderson Attorneys At Law
Construction on Murphy Anderson's new office on San Marco Boulevard continues. For more information: https://www.murphyandersonlaw.com/
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311794_kPX6PMD-M.jpg)
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
The third phase of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project, between Laverne Street and San Marco Square, is underway.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798312232_Cxk89BG-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798312195_wNgnCcq-M.jpg)
M Shack
San Marco Square's Take Away Gourmet will be converted into the area's second M Shack.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798311867_sWXhTSJ-M.jpg)
MURRAY HILL
Edgewood Avenue South @ Antisdale Street
10 New Storefronts
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798305005_NFjZxMS-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/1798304999_t49bH4h-M.jpg)
Update by Ennis Davis