Urban Construction Update - September 2012
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of September 2012.
Downtown
Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe continues in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
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7-Eleven - Union & Main
Construction continues at Union & Main.
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McDonald's/Family Dollar
Warren Motors has relocated to Brentwood to allow for the redevelopment of the State Street automobile dealership property into a McDonald's Restaurant and Family Dollar. This week demolition permits were issued to allow for the construction of McDonald's and Family Dollar to proceed. The $3.7 million project is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952982_WJzwWcX-M.jpg)
Duval County Courthouse
Work still remains on the conversion of the old US Post Office into the State Attorney's Office.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952625_5gkfHLj-M.jpg)
The Jacksonville Landing
The Landing newest tenants will be Pierre's Pizza and River City Tattoo.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2055383123_6M6pZcV-M.jpg)
Northbank Riverwalk Extension
Construction is complete on the one block extension of the Northbank Riverwalk to East Bay Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953793_N8f4Vp3-M.jpg)
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
Derby on Park
Construction continues on Derby on Park in Five Points. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/DerbyOnPark
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1534 Oak Street
Construction of the building housing Black Sheep Restaurant is nearing completion. Black Sheep's menu can be viewed here
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Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Work on the transformation of Sushi Cafe's former location into a Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is complete. The new Tijuana Flats opened on September 24, 2012.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402300_Rs5nMGS-M.jpg)
2216 Oak Street
Snap Fitness will be opening in this historic "streetcar" transit oriented development commercial building (constructed in 1923) at 2216 Oak Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400806_TGRVXHj-M.jpg)
Tres Leches Bakery Cafe
Tres Leches Bakery Cafe will be opening on October 1, 2012 in the former Bakery Moderne space on Stockton Street. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in addition to their famous desserts.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400152_ChWk7Zb-M.jpg)
The Salty-Fig Southern Gastropub
The Salty Fig, A Southern Gastropub is expected to open at 901 King Street this fall. Salty Fig will feature a bar, dining area and outdoor sidewalk seating.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401485_gHgVcQ9-M.jpg)
Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Sitework for King Street's Goozlepipe & Guttyworks restaurant continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401247_DC6K6bM-M.jpg)
Sweet Revolution Bakery
Sweet Revolution Bakery is going in at 1243 King Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401062_f6FhZP7-M.jpg)
CoRK North
A third warehouse, north of Rosselle Street, is being converted into additional studio, gallery and entertainment space in the popular CoRK Arts District.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097399982_6dWsHNX-M.jpg)
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp is still in the process of moving forward with opening their second urban Jacksonville location at the Shops of Avondale.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401855_kTzMZ4F-M.jpg)
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Robert E. Lee High School
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SPRINGFIELD
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Work on the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic continues but one can't help but notice the installation of large gates surrounding the property.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402992_VjsxGFb-M.jpg)
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Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration's move into the Springfield Warehouse District is now complete.
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Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts will soon occupy the former Jerome Brown BBQ resturant space at 9th & Main Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953489_2NJBp5H-M.jpg)
Confederate Park Playscape
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SAN MARCO
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
The third phase of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project, between Laverne Street and San Marco Square, is underway.
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Aardwolf Brewery
Construction continues on the adaptive reuse of this historic Hendricks Avenue ice plant into the Aardwolf Brewery. Also, a look at Aardwolf's conceptual tap room floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953957_8WGDpPx-M.jpg)
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San Marco Station
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Grape & Grain Exchange and The Parlour
Work is underway on the Grape & Grain Exchange and The Parlour at 2000 San Marco Boulevard. When complete, the space will include a 1,300 square foot shope and a 50-seat, 1,800 square foot bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2112101561_vZdQG5N-M.jpg)
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M Shack
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102954551_CLZSPR9-M.jpg)
San Marco Theater
San Marco Theater recently received an exterior facelift.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2112101590_vxXMZ8B-600x1000.jpg)
Update by Ennis Davis
Court Yard Cafe
Tenant buildout of the the Court Yard Cafe continues in the Courthouse parking garage at Adams and Pearl Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952598_NdQTg4w-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952606_GM69Sqn-M.jpg)
7-Eleven - Union & Main
Construction continues at Union & Main.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952815_CZtdgNP-M.jpg)
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McDonald's/Family Dollar
Warren Motors has relocated to Brentwood to allow for the redevelopment of the State Street automobile dealership property into a McDonald's Restaurant and Family Dollar. This week demolition permits were issued to allow for the construction of McDonald's and Family Dollar to proceed. The $3.7 million project is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952982_WJzwWcX-M.jpg)
Duval County Courthouse
Work still remains on the conversion of the old US Post Office into the State Attorney's Office.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102952625_5gkfHLj-M.jpg)
The Jacksonville Landing
The Landing newest tenants will be Pierre's Pizza and River City Tattoo.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2055383123_6M6pZcV-M.jpg)
Northbank Riverwalk Extension
Construction is complete on the one block extension of the Northbank Riverwalk to East Bay Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953793_N8f4Vp3-M.jpg)
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
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/2097400206_7bMsd4x-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400561_MF2PXjr-M.jpg)
1534 Oak Street
Construction of the building housing Black Sheep Restaurant is nearing completion. Black Sheep's menu can be viewed here
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400262_G6BBVPq-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400451_56V6r7s-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402510_KSsZSc4-M.jpg)
Tijuana Flats Burrito Company
Work on the transformation of Sushi Cafe's former location into a Tijuana Flats Burrito Company is complete. The new Tijuana Flats opened on September 24, 2012.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402300_Rs5nMGS-M.jpg)
2216 Oak Street
Snap Fitness will be opening in this historic "streetcar" transit oriented development commercial building (constructed in 1923) at 2216 Oak Street.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400806_TGRVXHj-M.jpg)
Tres Leches Bakery Cafe
Tres Leches Bakery Cafe will be opening on October 1, 2012 in the former Bakery Moderne space on Stockton Street. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in addition to their famous desserts.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097400152_ChWk7Zb-M.jpg)
The Salty-Fig Southern Gastropub
The Salty Fig, A Southern Gastropub is expected to open at 901 King Street this fall. Salty Fig will feature a bar, dining area and outdoor sidewalk seating.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401485_gHgVcQ9-M.jpg)
Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Sitework for King Street's Goozlepipe & Guttyworks restaurant continues.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401247_DC6K6bM-M.jpg)
Sweet Revolution Bakery
Sweet Revolution Bakery is going in at 1243 King Street.
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Katie Riehm says the name of her new Riverside area business, Sweet Revolution Baking Co., is a spin on her plan to take the craft to the next step of producing sweet treats with all-natural, allergy-free ingredients.
That means doughnuts, cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, muffins and breakfast items free of egg, dairy, soy and peanut ingredients. Many of the products also will be gluten-free.
Riehm calls her venture, which she will open at 1243 King St., an alternative bakery.
Its a whole new era of baked goods, said Riehm, a 27-year-old Jacksonville native.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401062_f6FhZP7-M.jpg)
CoRK North
A third warehouse, north of Rosselle Street, is being converted into additional studio, gallery and entertainment space in the popular CoRK Arts District.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097399982_6dWsHNX-M.jpg)
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp is still in the process of moving forward with opening their second urban Jacksonville location at the Shops of Avondale.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401855_kTzMZ4F-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402076_J5sHKHj-M.jpg)
Robert E. Lee High School
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401677_GJhhZGQ-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097401475_qKsBQNr-M.jpg)
SPRINGFIELD
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Work on the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic continues but one can't help but notice the installation of large gates surrounding the property.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402992_VjsxGFb-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402697_FfwDF76-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097402942_w8wZSks-M.jpg)
Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration's move into the Springfield Warehouse District is now complete.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953482_zWJd54X-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953609_ck3X2Fr-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953813_HZpmTHB-M.jpg)
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts will soon occupy the former Jerome Brown BBQ resturant space at 9th & Main Streets.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953489_2NJBp5H-M.jpg)
Confederate Park Playscape
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953143_JRzFfLg-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953139_DM8qHmD-M.jpg)
SAN MARCO
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/2102954192_bVRtNgX-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102954313_gqb2VkL-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102954537_vrMWFKg-M.jpg)
Aardwolf Brewery
Construction continues on the adaptive reuse of this historic Hendricks Avenue ice plant into the Aardwolf Brewery. Also, a look at Aardwolf's conceptual tap room floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102953957_8WGDpPx-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2097403176_VcJwVRQ-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2115141033_GNX498z-M.jpg)
San Marco Station
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102954133_g9xmpfv-M.jpg)
Grape & Grain Exchange and The Parlour
Work is underway on the Grape & Grain Exchange and The Parlour at 2000 San Marco Boulevard. When complete, the space will include a 1,300 square foot shope and a 50-seat, 1,800 square foot bar.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2112101561_vZdQG5N-M.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2112101697_WKT7ZpH-M.jpg)
M Shack
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2102954551_CLZSPR9-M.jpg)
San Marco Theater
San Marco Theater recently received an exterior facelift.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/2112101590_vxXMZ8B-600x1000.jpg)
Update by Ennis Davis