Urban Construction Update - December 2013
Major construction projects have returned to the landscape of Jacksonville's urban core. Find out where (and more) as we take a brief look at the status of various developments under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of December.
Downtown
1. Parador Parking Garage
Future retail build-out if the adjacent Suntrust Tower reaches 65% occupancy.
The Parador parking garage project is now under construction at the intersection of Bay and Hogan Streets. The six-story, $10 million structure will contain 607 parking spaces. Street level retail will be added once the adjacent Suntrust Tower reaches 60% occupancy. The garage is expected to be completed by August 2014.
2. The Volstead
115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead. The Volstead will be an "upscale bourbon bar with a 1920s theme."
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2013/03/new-bar-filling-vacant-space-downtown.html
3. 112 East Adams Street
The 112 East Adams Street is being renovated into a multimedia gallery/performance space called BiGHOUSE.
4. JPMorgan Chase & Company
JPMorgan Chase & Company plans to open a downtown Jacksonville bank branch in the Life of South building at the intersection of Laura and Bay Streets.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-nov-chase-bank-coming-to-downtown
5. Downtown Cigar Lounge
The Downtown Cigar Lounge plans to open in early 2014 at 11 North Ocean Street. A $60,000 humidor, made of Spanish cedar, will be located on the second floor. The first floor of the building will become a "chic cigar lounge."
https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/11/13/chic-cigar-lounge-coming-to-downtown.html
6. Southbank Riverwalk
Phase one of the reconstruction of the Southbank Riverwalk is underway. Phase one involves the demolition of the former Jacksonville Maritime Museum and Jacksonville History Center buildings.
For more information: https://www.coj.net/departments/public-affairs/headlines/new-southbank-riverwalk-construction-to-begin.aspx
7. Levels
Former New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles Jr. plans to convert 323-325 East Bay Street into a three-story restaurant called Levels. Coles describes it as an "upscale and grown venue." Each floor will feature a bar and stage for live music. Construction should start in a few weeks with March 2014 as the anticipated opening date.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=541124
8. 343-345 East Bay Street
A new tenant appears to be coming to 343-345 East Bay Street. The space had previously been occupied by What's Good Jacksonville.
9. Mingle City Cafe
Permits have been issued for the addition of handicapped restrooms at 119 Adams Street. The work is being done for a restaurant called Mingle City Cafe.
10. Might As Well Cafe
The Might As Well Cafe is anticipated to move into this street level retail space at 410 Broad Street. The restaurant will serve French-inspired fare and gourmet sandwiches. However, construction of the cafe and additional office/retail space in the historic building continues to be delayed by permitting issues surrounding the historic structure.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
11. Beaver Street Villas
LaVilla's long closed New Center Hotel at 605 North Broad Street is being renovated by nearby Clara White Mission into street level offices and 16 upper level apartment units.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-jul-more-downtown-mixed-use-beaver-street-villas
12. Gus and Company Shoe Repair & Luggage Shoppe
Gus and Company Shoe Repair & Luggage Shoppe is in the process of relocating from 225 North Laura Street to a new storefront at 228 West Adams Street.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2013-07-18
13. State Attorney's Office
Work is underway on the $26 million reconstruction of the old courthouse as a new home for the State Attorney's Office. Construction is estimated to be completed in Fall 2014.
14. Greyhound Bus Station
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in coordination with Greyhound, is building a new $6 million bus terminal on West Adams Street, near Johnson Street. Greyhound will pay $46,000 each year for a 40-year lease on the new building. The terminal will be finished in 2014.
15. Engine 15 Brewing
Engine 15 Brewing recently purchased two historic warehouses at 601 and 633 Myrtle Avenue for a new brewery, tap room, outdoor beer garden and cannery. The new brewery will increase Engine 15's annual production from 1,000 barrels to 10,000 barrels. The brewery is expected to open in three months.
For more information: https://engine15.com/
16. 220 Riverside
Construction of 220 Riverside continues. 220 Riverside will feature 18,000 square feet of retail and 294 apartment units when complete in 2014.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/220Riverside
17. The Brooklyn Riverside
Construction is underway on Pollack Shores Real Estate Group's Brooklyn Riverside. The $24.8 million infill development will consist of a 310 apartment units when complete. Plans call for 185 one-bedroom and 125 two-bedroom units.
For more information: https://www.pollackshores.com/development/
18. Shoppes on Riverside
Construction on Regency Center's Shoppes on Riverside is now underway at 150 Riverside Avenue. The 49,870 square foot retail center will be anchored by Fresh Market in addition to Jacksonville's first Corner Bakery Café. The $14.7 million Brooklyn-area retail center is expected to open in Fall 2014.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/retail-space/fl/jacksonville/shoppes-on-riverside#.UrTqRPRDvxQ
19. Riverside YMCA
The ground-breaking for the new Riverside YMCA was recently held. The $21 million, 3-story facility will be called Winston Family YMCA when complete in 2014.
Enterprise Car Rental (not numbered)
Enterprise Car Rental is planning to open a new location in the library parking garage at the intersection of Main and Duval Streets.
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
20. Bold City Brewery Expansion
Riverside's popular Bold City Brewery is in the process of doubling the size of the their operation. When complete, the five year old brewery will contain 30,000 square feet.
For more information: https://beerpulse.com/2013/03/bold-city-brewery-to-expand-into-30k-square-foot-facility/
21. Corner Taco
Corner Taco will be the latest local food truck to open a brick-and-mortar space. Corner Taco has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the Gina's Deli space at 818 Post Street in Five Points. The new venue is anticipated to open in early 2014.
For more information: https://www.cornertaco.com/
22. 1034 Park Street
The former Caribbean Connections space at 1034 Park Street is in the process of being converted into a bar.
23. Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs will be opening soon at 1620 Oak Street. The space was previously occupied by Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
24. Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare plans to open their second location in Five Points in early 2014. Hawkers will be taking over storefronts once occupied by Downtown Divas and a jewelry store. When complete, the restaurant will feature an outdoor dining area near the intersection of Park and Post Streets.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare
25. Five Points Village Shopping Center
The reconstruction of the fire-damaged Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret Street continues. When complete, the strip center will consist of 17,287-square-foot retail building on 1.29 acres between Forest and Post streets. The developer is Retail Properties Inc.; Peter Sleiman is the president of Retail Properties.
26. Sun Ray Cinema Expansion
Five Points' Sun Ray Cinema is taking over a former gift shop space, just north of their main Park Street entrance, and adding small 45 seat second screen. A preliminary rendering of the expansion is shown below.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/movies/2013-08-15/story/riversides-eclectic-sun-ray-cinema-expand-second-auditorium
27. Silver Cow
The Silver Cow will be grazing soon at 1506 King Street. The watering hole will feature fine wine, craft beers and ruminations.
For more information: https://silvercowjax.com/
28. 7-Eleven Five Points
Construction on a new 2,532-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store is underway at Margaret and Post streets.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=539686
29. Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Construction continues on King Street's Goozlepipe and Guttyworks. The estimated value of the project is $1.5 million. Located at 914 King Street, Goozlepipe and Guttyworks will be a Steampunk-themed restaurant and bar.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/node/559379
30. TAPS Bar & Grill
TAPS Bar & Grill plans to open a new location on the corner of Park and Dancy Streets in Avondale. According to the Florida Times-Union, Taps offers more than 50 beers on tap, including brews from Intuition Ale Works, Green Room Brewing and Bold City Brewery, plus a rotating selection of beers as well.
From the kitchen, Taps offers a large selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and entrees, ranging from Southern Style Fried Chicken to Bourbon Street Jambalaya to a 12-ounce Prime Rib.
For more information: https://mayportmirror.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2013-09-18/upon-closing-avondale-bar-wont-stay-empty-long-owner-says
31. Lydia Street Residential Infill Development
Attracted by the revitalization of the Park & King District, Springfield Builders are in the process of constructing seven single family homes on a two acre lot on Lydia Street.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/05/31/infill-housing-development-under-way.html
32. Mellow Mushroom
The construction of a new Mellow Mushroom restaurant, at 3601 St. Johns Avenue in Avondale continues.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-06-28/story/dining-notes-construction-nears-mellow-mushroom
33. Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp Juice Bar's long awaited second location on Avondale's St. Johns Avenue is moving forward. Building permits were issued in late January.
34. Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro
Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street.
MURRAY HILL
35. 1171 Edgewood Avenue
A group of investors led by Pine Street/RPS LLC recently acquired 1171 Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill's First Block. Plans call for several businesses to move into the vacant building.
The largest tenant, 1171 Grill, said to be "an American grill restaurant with a good beer selection," is now open. 1171 Grill also offers gluten-free and vegan options. In addition, Riverside's popular Bold Bean Coffee plans to open a 1,400 square foot roasting facility in the building, which will include a small storefront space for weekly cuppings, special events and specialty retail. A third space is proposed to become a 1,700 square foot restaurant.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/28/restaurant-coffee-group-coming-to.html
SPRINGFIELD
36. CDC Corporation
The CDC Corporation is in the process of renovating 1501 North Main Street into their main offices. CDC Corp is a non-profit organization which purchases properties in need of renovation, typically puts $25-$40k into them for builders grade renovations, and sells for fair market value. CDC Corp works all around the NE FL area, and hopes to renovate and sell about 100 houses in 2014.
37. Wing Time
217 W. 8th St (former Caribbean Stone) is being remodeled into Wing Time, which is a local chain.
38. 2402 North Main Street
The Quad City Sound & Car Accessories building at 2402 North Main Street is being reconfigured to face Main Street.
SAN MARCO
39. The Kitchen on San Marco
Education Corporation of America, which owns Virginia College, plans to open a fully-staffed teaching restaurant in the Southeast in the former Oral Explosions building at 1402 San Marco Boulevard. Students at Culinard, The Culinary Institute of Virginia College, will train at the Kitchen on San Marco, which will feature local and regional foods and employ a professional staff of about 40 people. It is anticipated that the Kitchen on San Marco will open in early January 2014.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=540365
40. JPMorgan Chase & Company
Construction is underway on the development of a 5,320-square-foot Chase Bank at 1515 Atlantic Blvd., between Hendricks and Thacker Avenues. SM Ventures Inc. is the property owner and Boos Development Group of Clearwater is the developer.
41. Beach Diner
Beach Diner has recently taking over a space formerly occupied by San Marco Deli. The restaurant is Jacksonville's 4th Beach Diner location.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/23/taverna-expansion-moves-forward.html
42. San Marco Station
Panera Bread is now open at the San Marco Train Station development at 1440 Hendricks Avenue. Work is still continuing on the restoration of a 1915 City of South Jacksonville waterworks building into retail/dining space at the Ed Ash development.
For more information: https://www.ashcoinc.net/sanmarco.htm
43. Veloce Pizzeria
Veloce Pizzeria Napoletana plans to open at 1406 Hendricks Avenue, at the Nira Street intersection. A description of the restaurant is provided on their facebook site:
We are passionate about our causes: living life in all its chaotic glory and creating savory pizza. At Veloce, pizza is not just a delectable food; it is an art form. We put our hearts into every intricate step of the Veloce process to ensure that each pizza is a masterpiece. We live for Napoletana and dedicate ourselves to honoring the pizza of Old Italy. Authentic Neapolitan pizza is a culinary experience that will delight the senses. Made with ingredients freshly imported from Italy, we redefine fresh and original with each bite. The principal element used, San Felice flour, is grinded by expert millers in Naples. The Buffala Mozzarella cheese is made with milk from water buffalos raised in the marshlands of Campania and Lazio. The San Marzano tomatoes are vine ripened on the volcanic plains below Mount Vesuvius.
Once we arrange each piece of Italy onto a canvas of soft dough, the pizza enters our Artisan Veloce Wood Ovens where it is finished in 60 seconds. Our ovens, hand-built by 5th generation Italian artisans and constructed with volcanic rock from Mt. Vesuvius, heat to 1000 degrees and rapidly bake our pizzas to perfection. Serving fresh pies with gourmet flair, freshly imported ingredients, and an expeditious fashion differentiates Veloce from the average pizza place. The community and family-oriented environment will bring customers together as they are instantly transported to a real Italian dinner table.
Experience pizza the way it was intended, the Veloce way.
For more information: https://www.velocepizza.com/
44. Le Bar
San Marco’s new Le Bar, the successor to Bistro Aix sister concept Onyx, recently opened at 1440 San Marco Boulevard. The restaurant offers guests a range of dining options, all under one roof, in a relaxed, casual setting.
Read more at Jacksonville.com: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-12-17/story/dining-san-marcos-bistro-aix-debuts-sister-concept-le#ixzz2o4IwMQeI
45. 1917 Hendricks Avenue
LCTurner LLC has plans to demolish a residential structure at 1917 Hendricks Avenue. It will be replaced with a two-story, 4,480-square-foot commercial building featuring offices above retail.
46. Premier Open MRI
A building addition is underway at 916 Dante Place's Premier Open MRI.
Development update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
1. Parador Parking Garage
Future retail build-out if the adjacent Suntrust Tower reaches 65% occupancy.
The Parador parking garage project is now under construction at the intersection of Bay and Hogan Streets. The six-story, $10 million structure will contain 607 parking spaces. Street level retail will be added once the adjacent Suntrust Tower reaches 60% occupancy. The garage is expected to be completed by August 2014.
2. The Volstead
115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead. The Volstead will be an "upscale bourbon bar with a 1920s theme."
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2013/03/new-bar-filling-vacant-space-downtown.html
3. 112 East Adams Street
The 112 East Adams Street is being renovated into a multimedia gallery/performance space called BiGHOUSE.
4. JPMorgan Chase & Company
JPMorgan Chase & Company plans to open a downtown Jacksonville bank branch in the Life of South building at the intersection of Laura and Bay Streets.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-nov-chase-bank-coming-to-downtown
5. Downtown Cigar Lounge
The Downtown Cigar Lounge plans to open in early 2014 at 11 North Ocean Street. A $60,000 humidor, made of Spanish cedar, will be located on the second floor. The first floor of the building will become a "chic cigar lounge."
https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/11/13/chic-cigar-lounge-coming-to-downtown.html
6. Southbank Riverwalk
Phase one of the reconstruction of the Southbank Riverwalk is underway. Phase one involves the demolition of the former Jacksonville Maritime Museum and Jacksonville History Center buildings.
For more information: https://www.coj.net/departments/public-affairs/headlines/new-southbank-riverwalk-construction-to-begin.aspx
7. Levels
Former New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles Jr. plans to convert 323-325 East Bay Street into a three-story restaurant called Levels. Coles describes it as an "upscale and grown venue." Each floor will feature a bar and stage for live music. Construction should start in a few weeks with March 2014 as the anticipated opening date.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=541124
8. 343-345 East Bay Street
A new tenant appears to be coming to 343-345 East Bay Street. The space had previously been occupied by What's Good Jacksonville.
9. Mingle City Cafe
Permits have been issued for the addition of handicapped restrooms at 119 Adams Street. The work is being done for a restaurant called Mingle City Cafe.
10. Might As Well Cafe
The Might As Well Cafe is anticipated to move into this street level retail space at 410 Broad Street. The restaurant will serve French-inspired fare and gourmet sandwiches. However, construction of the cafe and additional office/retail space in the historic building continues to be delayed by permitting issues surrounding the historic structure.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
11. Beaver Street Villas
LaVilla's long closed New Center Hotel at 605 North Broad Street is being renovated by nearby Clara White Mission into street level offices and 16 upper level apartment units.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-jul-more-downtown-mixed-use-beaver-street-villas
12. Gus and Company Shoe Repair & Luggage Shoppe
Gus and Company Shoe Repair & Luggage Shoppe is in the process of relocating from 225 North Laura Street to a new storefront at 228 West Adams Street.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2013-07-18
13. State Attorney's Office
Work is underway on the $26 million reconstruction of the old courthouse as a new home for the State Attorney's Office. Construction is estimated to be completed in Fall 2014.
14. Greyhound Bus Station
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in coordination with Greyhound, is building a new $6 million bus terminal on West Adams Street, near Johnson Street. Greyhound will pay $46,000 each year for a 40-year lease on the new building. The terminal will be finished in 2014.
15. Engine 15 Brewing
Engine 15 Brewing recently purchased two historic warehouses at 601 and 633 Myrtle Avenue for a new brewery, tap room, outdoor beer garden and cannery. The new brewery will increase Engine 15's annual production from 1,000 barrels to 10,000 barrels. The brewery is expected to open in three months.
For more information: https://engine15.com/
16. 220 Riverside
Construction of 220 Riverside continues. 220 Riverside will feature 18,000 square feet of retail and 294 apartment units when complete in 2014.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/220Riverside
17. The Brooklyn Riverside
Construction is underway on Pollack Shores Real Estate Group's Brooklyn Riverside. The $24.8 million infill development will consist of a 310 apartment units when complete. Plans call for 185 one-bedroom and 125 two-bedroom units.
For more information: https://www.pollackshores.com/development/
18. Shoppes on Riverside
Construction on Regency Center's Shoppes on Riverside is now underway at 150 Riverside Avenue. The 49,870 square foot retail center will be anchored by Fresh Market in addition to Jacksonville's first Corner Bakery Café. The $14.7 million Brooklyn-area retail center is expected to open in Fall 2014.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/retail-space/fl/jacksonville/shoppes-on-riverside#.UrTqRPRDvxQ
19. Riverside YMCA
The ground-breaking for the new Riverside YMCA was recently held. The $21 million, 3-story facility will be called Winston Family YMCA when complete in 2014.
Enterprise Car Rental (not numbered)
Enterprise Car Rental is planning to open a new location in the library parking garage at the intersection of Main and Duval Streets.
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
20. Bold City Brewery Expansion
Riverside's popular Bold City Brewery is in the process of doubling the size of the their operation. When complete, the five year old brewery will contain 30,000 square feet.
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Fortunately, we’re able to stay in the area we love by expanding into an additional 14,000 square feet directly behind our existing building. All of the brewing, cellaring and packaging operations will be moving into the new building which will give us a total of 30,000 square feet, which is a lot of room for additional tanks and packaging equipment to be setup. I’ll pass along more information and updates in the coming weeks.
For more information: https://beerpulse.com/2013/03/bold-city-brewery-to-expand-into-30k-square-foot-facility/
21. Corner Taco
Corner Taco will be the latest local food truck to open a brick-and-mortar space. Corner Taco has signed a 10-year lease to occupy the Gina's Deli space at 818 Post Street in Five Points. The new venue is anticipated to open in early 2014.
For more information: https://www.cornertaco.com/
22. 1034 Park Street
The former Caribbean Connections space at 1034 Park Street is in the process of being converted into a bar.
23. Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs will be opening soon at 1620 Oak Street. The space was previously occupied by Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
24. Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare plans to open their second location in Five Points in early 2014. Hawkers will be taking over storefronts once occupied by Downtown Divas and a jewelry store. When complete, the restaurant will feature an outdoor dining area near the intersection of Park and Post Streets.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare
25. Five Points Village Shopping Center
The reconstruction of the fire-damaged Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret Street continues. When complete, the strip center will consist of 17,287-square-foot retail building on 1.29 acres between Forest and Post streets. The developer is Retail Properties Inc.; Peter Sleiman is the president of Retail Properties.
26. Sun Ray Cinema Expansion
Five Points' Sun Ray Cinema is taking over a former gift shop space, just north of their main Park Street entrance, and adding small 45 seat second screen. A preliminary rendering of the expansion is shown below.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/movies/2013-08-15/story/riversides-eclectic-sun-ray-cinema-expand-second-auditorium
27. Silver Cow
The Silver Cow will be grazing soon at 1506 King Street. The watering hole will feature fine wine, craft beers and ruminations.
For more information: https://silvercowjax.com/
28. 7-Eleven Five Points
Construction on a new 2,532-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store is underway at Margaret and Post streets.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=539686
29. Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Construction continues on King Street's Goozlepipe and Guttyworks. The estimated value of the project is $1.5 million. Located at 914 King Street, Goozlepipe and Guttyworks will be a Steampunk-themed restaurant and bar.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/node/559379
30. TAPS Bar & Grill
TAPS Bar & Grill plans to open a new location on the corner of Park and Dancy Streets in Avondale. According to the Florida Times-Union, Taps offers more than 50 beers on tap, including brews from Intuition Ale Works, Green Room Brewing and Bold City Brewery, plus a rotating selection of beers as well.
From the kitchen, Taps offers a large selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and entrees, ranging from Southern Style Fried Chicken to Bourbon Street Jambalaya to a 12-ounce Prime Rib.
For more information: https://mayportmirror.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2013-09-18/upon-closing-avondale-bar-wont-stay-empty-long-owner-says
31. Lydia Street Residential Infill Development
Attracted by the revitalization of the Park & King District, Springfield Builders are in the process of constructing seven single family homes on a two acre lot on Lydia Street.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/05/31/infill-housing-development-under-way.html
32. Mellow Mushroom
The construction of a new Mellow Mushroom restaurant, at 3601 St. Johns Avenue in Avondale continues.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-06-28/story/dining-notes-construction-nears-mellow-mushroom
33. Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp Juice Bar's long awaited second location on Avondale's St. Johns Avenue is moving forward. Building permits were issued in late January.
34. Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro
Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street.
MURRAY HILL
35. 1171 Edgewood Avenue
A group of investors led by Pine Street/RPS LLC recently acquired 1171 Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill's First Block. Plans call for several businesses to move into the vacant building.
The largest tenant, 1171 Grill, said to be "an American grill restaurant with a good beer selection," is now open. 1171 Grill also offers gluten-free and vegan options. In addition, Riverside's popular Bold Bean Coffee plans to open a 1,400 square foot roasting facility in the building, which will include a small storefront space for weekly cuppings, special events and specialty retail. A third space is proposed to become a 1,700 square foot restaurant.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/28/restaurant-coffee-group-coming-to.html
SPRINGFIELD
36. CDC Corporation
The CDC Corporation is in the process of renovating 1501 North Main Street into their main offices. CDC Corp is a non-profit organization which purchases properties in need of renovation, typically puts $25-$40k into them for builders grade renovations, and sells for fair market value. CDC Corp works all around the NE FL area, and hopes to renovate and sell about 100 houses in 2014.
37. Wing Time
217 W. 8th St (former Caribbean Stone) is being remodeled into Wing Time, which is a local chain.
38. 2402 North Main Street
The Quad City Sound & Car Accessories building at 2402 North Main Street is being reconfigured to face Main Street.
SAN MARCO
39. The Kitchen on San Marco
Education Corporation of America, which owns Virginia College, plans to open a fully-staffed teaching restaurant in the Southeast in the former Oral Explosions building at 1402 San Marco Boulevard. Students at Culinard, The Culinary Institute of Virginia College, will train at the Kitchen on San Marco, which will feature local and regional foods and employ a professional staff of about 40 people. It is anticipated that the Kitchen on San Marco will open in early January 2014.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=540365
40. JPMorgan Chase & Company
Construction is underway on the development of a 5,320-square-foot Chase Bank at 1515 Atlantic Blvd., between Hendricks and Thacker Avenues. SM Ventures Inc. is the property owner and Boos Development Group of Clearwater is the developer.
41. Beach Diner
Beach Diner has recently taking over a space formerly occupied by San Marco Deli. The restaurant is Jacksonville's 4th Beach Diner location.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/23/taverna-expansion-moves-forward.html
42. San Marco Station
Panera Bread is now open at the San Marco Train Station development at 1440 Hendricks Avenue. Work is still continuing on the restoration of a 1915 City of South Jacksonville waterworks building into retail/dining space at the Ed Ash development.
For more information: https://www.ashcoinc.net/sanmarco.htm
43. Veloce Pizzeria
Veloce Pizzeria Napoletana plans to open at 1406 Hendricks Avenue, at the Nira Street intersection. A description of the restaurant is provided on their facebook site:
We are passionate about our causes: living life in all its chaotic glory and creating savory pizza. At Veloce, pizza is not just a delectable food; it is an art form. We put our hearts into every intricate step of the Veloce process to ensure that each pizza is a masterpiece. We live for Napoletana and dedicate ourselves to honoring the pizza of Old Italy. Authentic Neapolitan pizza is a culinary experience that will delight the senses. Made with ingredients freshly imported from Italy, we redefine fresh and original with each bite. The principal element used, San Felice flour, is grinded by expert millers in Naples. The Buffala Mozzarella cheese is made with milk from water buffalos raised in the marshlands of Campania and Lazio. The San Marzano tomatoes are vine ripened on the volcanic plains below Mount Vesuvius.
Once we arrange each piece of Italy onto a canvas of soft dough, the pizza enters our Artisan Veloce Wood Ovens where it is finished in 60 seconds. Our ovens, hand-built by 5th generation Italian artisans and constructed with volcanic rock from Mt. Vesuvius, heat to 1000 degrees and rapidly bake our pizzas to perfection. Serving fresh pies with gourmet flair, freshly imported ingredients, and an expeditious fashion differentiates Veloce from the average pizza place. The community and family-oriented environment will bring customers together as they are instantly transported to a real Italian dinner table.
Experience pizza the way it was intended, the Veloce way.
For more information: https://www.velocepizza.com/
44. Le Bar
San Marco’s new Le Bar, the successor to Bistro Aix sister concept Onyx, recently opened at 1440 San Marco Boulevard. The restaurant offers guests a range of dining options, all under one roof, in a relaxed, casual setting.
Read more at Jacksonville.com: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-12-17/story/dining-san-marcos-bistro-aix-debuts-sister-concept-le#ixzz2o4IwMQeI
45. 1917 Hendricks Avenue
LCTurner LLC has plans to demolish a residential structure at 1917 Hendricks Avenue. It will be replaced with a two-story, 4,480-square-foot commercial building featuring offices above retail.
46. Premier Open MRI
A building addition is underway at 916 Dante Place's Premier Open MRI.
Development update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com