Urban Construction Update - July 2013
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of July 2013.
Downtown
Haydon Burns Library
Jessie Ball duPont Fund will spend $20 million renovating Haydon Burns Library into an office building for nonprofit organizations. The Jessie Ball duPont Fund will take up less than 10 percent of the building’s space. The rest will be rented out to other nonprofits, retail services like a coffee shop or converted to public space. The project should be completed by late 2014 or early 2015.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-07-01/story/jessie-ball-dupont-fund-will-spend-20-million-renovating-haydon-burns#ixzz2ZaIvel70
Workscapes, Inc.
Workscapes, Inc. is investing $200,000 in the buildout of a 5,500-square-foot storefront at 121 West Forsyth Street. Based out of Orlando, Workspaces, Inc. is an office furniture dealer.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/06/workscapes-inc-building-out-downtown.html
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
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/JaxChamber
Might As Well Cafe
The Might As Well Cafe will be opening in this street level retail space at 410 Broad Street. The restaurant will serve French-inspired fare and gourmet sandwiches.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
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
Family Dollar
Work continues for a new Family Dollar store at State and Newnan Streets.
State Attorney's Office
Legislature has given the go ahead 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.
MOCA Jacksonville
Renovation work is underway at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA Jacksonville).
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
Brooklyn Riverside/Brooklyn Retail
Land clearing and ash removal continues at the site of the proposed Brooklyn Riverside/Brooklyn Retail site. Brooklyn Riverside will be a 310-unit apartment complex developed by Pollack Shores Real Estate Group of Atlanta. Plans call for 185 one-bedroom and 125 two-bedroom units. Riverside & Jackson will be a 53,000 square foot retail center featuring a grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. The developer, Fuqua Development of Atlanta, anticipates construction starting in early August and opening the summer of 2014. Tenants are expected to be announced soon. Combined, the projects are estimated to cost $53 million to construct.
For more information: https://fuquadevelopment.com/projects/ and https://www.pollackshores.com/development/
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE and ST. JOHNS PARK
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/
Cummer Museum
The restoration of Olmstead Gardens and a major parking/landscaping enhancement project continues. The project includes expanding the museum's cafe to include outdoor seating along Riverside Avenue.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-dec-the-cummers-olmsted-garden-restoration-underway
Corrado's Bakery Bistro
Signs are still up claiming Corrado's Bakery Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street in Five Points.
New Leaf
1010 Park Street in Five Points is undergoing a $30,000 build-out for smokeless cigarette store New Leaf.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare is planning to open their second location in Five Points by the fall. Hawkers will be taking over storefronts once occupied by Downtown Divas and a jewelry store.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare
Five Points Village Shopping Center
The City is reviewing site plans for the reconstruction of the fire damaged Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret St. When complete, the strip center will consist of 17,287-square-foot retail building on 1.29 acres between Forest and Post streets. Retail Properties Inc. is the developer. Peter Sleiman is the president of Retail Properties.
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 second screen. A preliminary rendering of the expansion is shown below.
Grassroots Natural Market
Grassroots Natural Market is adding an outdoor seating area at 2007 Park Street in Five Points.
7-Eleven Five Points
Plans are being reviewed for a new 2,532-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store in this building at Margaret and Post streets.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=539686
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
Cafe Freda
Brian Freda, a apprentice of Guy LeRoy, the old partner of Wolfgang Puck who operated L'Orient and Cafe on the Square here in Jacksonville, is in the process of opening Cafe Freda. The restaurant, which will specialize in "international comfort food" will be located at 2782 Park Street.
Lydia Street Residential Infill Development
Attracted by the revitalization of the Park & King District, Springfield Builders plans to construct 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
Mellow Mushroom
The construction of a new Mellow Mushroom restaurant, at 3601 St. Johns Avenue in Avondale, appears to be underway.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-06-28/story/dining-notes-construction-nears-mellow-mushroom
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp Juice Bar's long awaited second location on Avondale's St. Johns Avenue is finally moving forward. Building permits were issued in late January.
Metro Diner - Roosevelt Square
Metro Diner will be opening a new location in the former Harry's Restaurant space at Roosevelt Square. The Roosevelt Square location is anticipated to open July 29. For information, visit metrodiner.com.
for more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2013/01/metro-diner-planning-2-new.html
Eagle Eye Care
Eagle Eye Care is constructing a new 5,423 square foot facility at 714 Stockton Street.
SPRINGFIELD
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts will be opening soon at 1855 North Main Street. Ardy's specializes in an array of signature desserts and eatable sweets. However, excluding the installation of a door sign, no visible changes have been made in a few months.
1221-1237 North Liberty Street
TerraWise Homes is building eco-friendly, “net zero” homes at 1221-1237 North Liberty Street.
There are more new single family homes under construction now in Springfield than any time since the housing market crash.
For more information: https://www.myspringfield.org/business-development/under-construction-summer-2013
122 West 8th Street
The old "moto lodge" at 122 W. 8th Street, an old hotel which was has been out of use for some time, has been demolished. According to MySpringfield.org, it was a non-historic, non-contributing structure. Operation New Hope plans to break ground on a two-story, 14 unit workforce housing apartment development later this year.
HomeStar Realty
HomeStar Realty will soon open in this storefront space at 8th & Main.
SAN MARCO
San Marco Balis Park Expansion
Construction of the San Marco Square roundabout is now underway as a part of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project. when complete, a new greenspace will anchor the popular commercial district.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-nov-a-public-square-for-san-marco
Indochine/The Budda Bar
Downtown Jacksonville's popular Thai restaurant, Indochine, plans to open a second location at 1974 San Marco Boulevard in August 2013. The building's street level bar has been rebranded as The Buddha Bar. Plans call for the bar to host live music on weekends and offer "Indochine-style bar food" until 2 am.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/IndochineBuddhaBar
Taverna
Taverna has signed a lease to double the size of their San Marco Square restaurant by expanding into the former --- storefront next door.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/07/19/taverna-owners-to-expand-san-marco.html
San Marco Station
Construction continues on San Marco Train Station project at 1440 Hendricks Avenue. The Ed Ash development will include a new 4,000 square foot building occupied by Panera Bread and the restoration of a 1915 City of South Jacksonville waterworks building into retail/dining space. A large courtyard for outdoor seating and entertainment will be constructed between the structures.
For more information: https://www.ashcoinc.net/sanmarco.htm
Painting With A Twist
Painting With A Twist will be opening a new studio at 1525 San Marco Blvd soon.
Update by Ennis Davis
Haydon Burns Library
Jessie Ball duPont Fund will spend $20 million renovating Haydon Burns Library into an office building for nonprofit organizations. The Jessie Ball duPont Fund will take up less than 10 percent of the building’s space. The rest will be rented out to other nonprofits, retail services like a coffee shop or converted to public space. The project should be completed by late 2014 or early 2015.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-07-01/story/jessie-ball-dupont-fund-will-spend-20-million-renovating-haydon-burns#ixzz2ZaIvel70
Workscapes, Inc.
Workscapes, Inc. is investing $200,000 in the buildout of a 5,500-square-foot storefront at 121 West Forsyth Street. Based out of Orlando, Workspaces, Inc. is an office furniture dealer.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/06/workscapes-inc-building-out-downtown.html
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
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/JaxChamber
Might As Well Cafe
The Might As Well Cafe will be opening in this street level retail space at 410 Broad Street. The restaurant will serve French-inspired fare and gourmet sandwiches.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
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
Family Dollar
Work continues for a new Family Dollar store at State and Newnan Streets.
State Attorney's Office
Legislature has given the go ahead 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.
MOCA Jacksonville
Renovation work is underway at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA Jacksonville).
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
Brooklyn Riverside/Brooklyn Retail
Land clearing and ash removal continues at the site of the proposed Brooklyn Riverside/Brooklyn Retail site. Brooklyn Riverside will be a 310-unit apartment complex developed by Pollack Shores Real Estate Group of Atlanta. Plans call for 185 one-bedroom and 125 two-bedroom units. Riverside & Jackson will be a 53,000 square foot retail center featuring a grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. The developer, Fuqua Development of Atlanta, anticipates construction starting in early August and opening the summer of 2014. Tenants are expected to be announced soon. Combined, the projects are estimated to cost $53 million to construct.
For more information: https://fuquadevelopment.com/projects/ and https://www.pollackshores.com/development/
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE and ST. JOHNS PARK
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.
Quote
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/
Cummer Museum
The restoration of Olmstead Gardens and a major parking/landscaping enhancement project continues. The project includes expanding the museum's cafe to include outdoor seating along Riverside Avenue.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-dec-the-cummers-olmsted-garden-restoration-underway
Corrado's Bakery Bistro
Signs are still up claiming Corrado's Bakery Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street in Five Points.
New Leaf
1010 Park Street in Five Points is undergoing a $30,000 build-out for smokeless cigarette store New Leaf.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare is planning to open their second location in Five Points by the fall. Hawkers will be taking over storefronts once occupied by Downtown Divas and a jewelry store.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare
Five Points Village Shopping Center
The City is reviewing site plans for the reconstruction of the fire damaged Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret St. When complete, the strip center will consist of 17,287-square-foot retail building on 1.29 acres between Forest and Post streets. Retail Properties Inc. is the developer. Peter Sleiman is the president of Retail Properties.
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 second screen. A preliminary rendering of the expansion is shown below.
Grassroots Natural Market
Grassroots Natural Market is adding an outdoor seating area at 2007 Park Street in Five Points.
7-Eleven Five Points
Plans are being reviewed for a new 2,532-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store in this building at Margaret and Post streets.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=539686
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
Cafe Freda
Brian Freda, a apprentice of Guy LeRoy, the old partner of Wolfgang Puck who operated L'Orient and Cafe on the Square here in Jacksonville, is in the process of opening Cafe Freda. The restaurant, which will specialize in "international comfort food" will be located at 2782 Park Street.
Lydia Street Residential Infill Development
Attracted by the revitalization of the Park & King District, Springfield Builders plans to construct 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
Mellow Mushroom
The construction of a new Mellow Mushroom restaurant, at 3601 St. Johns Avenue in Avondale, appears to be underway.
For more information: https://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2013-06-28/story/dining-notes-construction-nears-mellow-mushroom
Pulp Juice Bar
Pulp Juice Bar's long awaited second location on Avondale's St. Johns Avenue is finally moving forward. Building permits were issued in late January.
Metro Diner - Roosevelt Square
Metro Diner will be opening a new location in the former Harry's Restaurant space at Roosevelt Square. The Roosevelt Square location is anticipated to open July 29. For information, visit metrodiner.com.
for more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2013/01/metro-diner-planning-2-new.html
Eagle Eye Care
Eagle Eye Care is constructing a new 5,423 square foot facility at 714 Stockton Street.
SPRINGFIELD
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts will be opening soon at 1855 North Main Street. Ardy's specializes in an array of signature desserts and eatable sweets. However, excluding the installation of a door sign, no visible changes have been made in a few months.
1221-1237 North Liberty Street
TerraWise Homes is building eco-friendly, “net zero” homes at 1221-1237 North Liberty Street.
There are more new single family homes under construction now in Springfield than any time since the housing market crash.
For more information: https://www.myspringfield.org/business-development/under-construction-summer-2013
122 West 8th Street
The old "moto lodge" at 122 W. 8th Street, an old hotel which was has been out of use for some time, has been demolished. According to MySpringfield.org, it was a non-historic, non-contributing structure. Operation New Hope plans to break ground on a two-story, 14 unit workforce housing apartment development later this year.
HomeStar Realty
HomeStar Realty will soon open in this storefront space at 8th & Main.
SAN MARCO
San Marco Balis Park Expansion
Construction of the San Marco Square roundabout is now underway as a part of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project. when complete, a new greenspace will anchor the popular commercial district.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-nov-a-public-square-for-san-marco
Indochine/The Budda Bar
Downtown Jacksonville's popular Thai restaurant, Indochine, plans to open a second location at 1974 San Marco Boulevard in August 2013. The building's street level bar has been rebranded as The Buddha Bar. Plans call for the bar to host live music on weekends and offer "Indochine-style bar food" until 2 am.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/IndochineBuddhaBar
Taverna
Taverna has signed a lease to double the size of their San Marco Square restaurant by expanding into the former --- storefront next door.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/07/19/taverna-owners-to-expand-san-marco.html
San Marco Station
Construction continues on San Marco Train Station project at 1440 Hendricks Avenue. The Ed Ash development will include a new 4,000 square foot building occupied by Panera Bread and the restoration of a 1915 City of South Jacksonville waterworks building into retail/dining space. A large courtyard for outdoor seating and entertainment will be constructed between the structures.
For more information: https://www.ashcoinc.net/sanmarco.htm
Painting With A Twist
Painting With A Twist will be opening a new studio at 1525 San Marco Blvd soon.
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Corks N Canvas was started in 2007 by Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney in Mandeville, Louisiana. The concept pairs instructional art with friends, wine and a lively instructor to produce individual works of art. With four locations in the Greater New Orleans Area, the company began franchising the business as Painting with a Twist® in 2009. To date, 90 franchise locations are open all over the country. Headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana the company maintains the artwork copy rights and brand direction of the franchise locations to insure that every location produces the same fun experience by which the company was founded.https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/about/
Update by Ennis Davis