Urban Construction Update - May 2012
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of May 2012.
DOWNTOWN
Duval County Courthouse
Streetscaping continues as the anticipated May 2012 opening approaches.
If one-laning Duval Street is considered feasible by COJ Public Works, it should be suitable for a number of downtown streets. In addition, why not add bicycle lanes to the extra space gained by eliminating vehicular lanes?
Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe is now underway in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
7-Eleven - Julia & Forsyth
Interior buildout continues at the BB&T parking garage.
7-Eleven - Union & Main
Vertical construction is underway.
Nature's Table at Everbank Center (second floor)
Nature's Table Cafe will operate and manage the refurbished restaurant and cafe space on the second floor of Everbank Center. The $1 million project is projected to open in September 2012. According to Dick Larsen, President and Founder of the 75-restaurant chain, "In over 35 years of doing business, I have never been more exicited about a project than this one with Everbank Center."
Underbelly
Live music venue Underbelly will be opening at 113 East Bay Street on May 24, 2012.
Sweet Lady Blue
Work continues on Sweet Lady Blue, a southern and soul food restaurant that will occupy the former Cafe 331 space.
Baptist/Wolfson's Tower
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Work continues on the site at Park Street and I-95.
Derby on Park
Construction continues on Derby on Park in Five Points. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DerbyOnPark
Pizza Palace site
Riverside's Pizza Palace closed earlier this month and is expected to be replaced by an unnamed national chain.
1534 Oak Street
Construction continues on 1534 Oak Street in Five Points. According to the Architect, Design/Cooperative 1534 Oak Street will establish a unique multi-use building in the heart of the vibrant and diverse 5 Points neighborhood. Through the addition of office space, Jacksonville’s first true rooftop lounge, and a new restaurant from the team behind Chew and Restaurant Orsay, the project will make an important contribution to the ongoing revitalization of 5 Points.
The mixed use building will be three stories with a roof top lounge. The floor plates are approximately 6,400 sq.ft. with an overall building area of approximately 24,000 sq. ft. The project strives to strengthen the pedestrian experience in the 5 points area and creates a new “destination” for Jacksonville residents.
Sushi Cafe
Sushi Cafe will be relocating into Riverside Square shopping center's former Quizno's Subs location. The project is expected to be completed in June.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company plans to open a 90-seat restaurant in the space currently occupied by Sushi Cafe, after that restaurant relocates.
Jackson's Grill space
Park & King's former Jackson's Grill is being converted into a Tex-Mex style restaurant/bar.
Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium
Coming soon to Riverside's Park & King district.
The Salty-Fig Southern Gastropub
The Salty Fig, A Southern Gastropub is expected to open at 901 King Street in September 2012. According to the lastest edition of Arbus Magazine, the plan is to combine several vacant spaces in the 80-year old former Pic 'N' Save building into a restaurant featuring a bar, dining area and outdoor sidewalk seating.
Dahlia's Pour House
Dahlia's Pour House, at Post & King Streets, is expected to open later this month. Dahlia's was recently granted an exception that will allow them to open in this historic Riverside commercial storefront.
Walker's
Park & King's Walker's Wine Bar is being converted into a tapas bar.
Robert E. Lee High School
The reconstruction of Robert E. Lee High School continues.
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp is still in the process of moving forward with opening their second urban Jacksonville location at the Shops of Avondale.
SPRINGFIELD
Buzz Restaurant
Sam Jackson, former owner of Moe's (location of Shanty Town Pub), continues to work on his latest venue, The Buzz. This project will be a bistro serving early morning coffee and breakfast, as well as dinner.
Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 5th & Main Streets will be renovated into an organic grocery market. Interior demolition is underway.
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Paul Davis Restoration
S-Line Urban Greenway Extension
A short extension of the S-Line Urban Greenway is being constructed between Main and Hubbard Streets.
Mode Noir Boutique
Mode Noir Boutique, is the first retailer to open at 1443 North Main Street.
https://www.modenoirinc.com/About-Us.html
SAN MARCO
San Marco Station
This Hendricks Avenue development will be anchored by a Panera Bread and Boost Mobile.
Murphy Anderson Attorneys At Law
Construction on Murphy Anderson's new office on San Marco Boulevard continues. For more information: https://www.murphyandersonlaw.com/
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
The third phase of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project, between Laverne Street and San Marco Square, is underway.
M Shack
San Marco Square's Take Away Gourmet will be converted into the area's second M Shack.
Update by Ennis Davis
Duval County Courthouse
Streetscaping continues as the anticipated May 2012 opening approaches.
If one-laning Duval Street is considered feasible by COJ Public Works, it should be suitable for a number of downtown streets. In addition, why not add bicycle lanes to the extra space gained by eliminating vehicular lanes?
Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe is now underway in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
7-Eleven - Julia & Forsyth
Interior buildout continues at the BB&T parking garage.
7-Eleven - Union & Main
Vertical construction is underway.
Nature's Table at Everbank Center (second floor)
Nature's Table Cafe will operate and manage the refurbished restaurant and cafe space on the second floor of Everbank Center. The $1 million project is projected to open in September 2012. According to Dick Larsen, President and Founder of the 75-restaurant chain, "In over 35 years of doing business, I have never been more exicited about a project than this one with Everbank Center."
Underbelly
Live music venue Underbelly will be opening at 113 East Bay Street on May 24, 2012.
Sweet Lady Blue
Work continues on Sweet Lady Blue, a southern and soul food restaurant that will occupy the former Cafe 331 space.
Baptist/Wolfson's Tower
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Work continues on the site at Park Street and I-95.
Derby on Park
Construction continues on Derby on Park in Five Points. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DerbyOnPark
Pizza Palace site
Riverside's Pizza Palace closed earlier this month and is expected to be replaced by an unnamed national chain.
1534 Oak Street
Construction continues on 1534 Oak Street in Five Points. According to the Architect, Design/Cooperative 1534 Oak Street will establish a unique multi-use building in the heart of the vibrant and diverse 5 Points neighborhood. Through the addition of office space, Jacksonville’s first true rooftop lounge, and a new restaurant from the team behind Chew and Restaurant Orsay, the project will make an important contribution to the ongoing revitalization of 5 Points.
The mixed use building will be three stories with a roof top lounge. The floor plates are approximately 6,400 sq.ft. with an overall building area of approximately 24,000 sq. ft. The project strives to strengthen the pedestrian experience in the 5 points area and creates a new “destination” for Jacksonville residents.
Sushi Cafe
Sushi Cafe will be relocating into Riverside Square shopping center's former Quizno's Subs location. The project is expected to be completed in June.
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company plans to open a 90-seat restaurant in the space currently occupied by Sushi Cafe, after that restaurant relocates.
Jackson's Grill space
Park & King's former Jackson's Grill is being converted into a Tex-Mex style restaurant/bar.
Beer:30 A Craft Beer Emporium
Coming soon to Riverside's Park & King district.
The Salty-Fig Southern Gastropub
The Salty Fig, A Southern Gastropub is expected to open at 901 King Street in September 2012. According to the lastest edition of Arbus Magazine, the plan is to combine several vacant spaces in the 80-year old former Pic 'N' Save building into a restaurant featuring a bar, dining area and outdoor sidewalk seating.
Dahlia's Pour House
Dahlia's Pour House, at Post & King Streets, is expected to open later this month. Dahlia's was recently granted an exception that will allow them to open in this historic Riverside commercial storefront.
Walker's
Park & King's Walker's Wine Bar is being converted into a tapas bar.
Robert E. Lee High School
The reconstruction of Robert E. Lee High School continues.
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp is still in the process of moving forward with opening their second urban Jacksonville location at the Shops of Avondale.
SPRINGFIELD
Buzz Restaurant
Sam Jackson, former owner of Moe's (location of Shanty Town Pub), continues to work on his latest venue, The Buzz. This project will be a bistro serving early morning coffee and breakfast, as well as dinner.
Julia's Urban Grocery
This building at 5th & Main Streets will be renovated into an organic grocery market. Interior demolition is underway.
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Paul Davis Restoration
S-Line Urban Greenway Extension
A short extension of the S-Line Urban Greenway is being constructed between Main and Hubbard Streets.
Mode Noir Boutique
Mode Noir Boutique, is the first retailer to open at 1443 North Main Street.
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Boutique
Our plus-size consignment boutique is located in the Springfield Area. Address: 1443 N Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. We have specialty items for sizes 12 & up.
Home Decor
Do you currently have a ton of decorative pillows in your linen closet, under your bed or piled up in a guest room? We have created an economical way to redecorate and repurpose the pillows you have...Mode Noir Decorative Shams. You will have to see to believe! We also create custom decorative towels and we even do personalization & embroidery.
Baby Slings
Mode Noir, Inc. creates African-Inspired baby slings that carry babies from newborn to up 40 pounds! They also feature a built in breastfeeding cover. The sling is a single unit that transforms easily and fluidily. They come in custom colors and can be personalized.
Princess Parties
Mode Noir, Inc. hosts princess parties for ages 4+ years old & up. We provide arts & crafts, princess party dresses, tiaras, coloring, karaoke and more. Each party has a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 princesses. Stay tuned for more details!
https://www.modenoirinc.com/About-Us.html
SAN MARCO
San Marco Station
This Hendricks Avenue development will be anchored by a Panera Bread and Boost Mobile.
Murphy Anderson Attorneys At Law
Construction on Murphy Anderson's new office on San Marco Boulevard continues. For more information: https://www.murphyandersonlaw.com/
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
The third phase of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project, between Laverne Street and San Marco Square, is underway.
M Shack
San Marco Square's Take Away Gourmet will be converted into the area's second M Shack.
Update by Ennis Davis