Urban Construction Update - March 2013
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of March 2013.
Downtown
Jacobs Jeweler's Clock
The historic Jacobs Jewelers clock's reinstallation process is now underway with the construction of its concrete foundation. The official unveiling of the 102-year-old, 2.2-ton clock is scheduled for April 17, 2013.
The Volstead
115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead.
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.
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.
605 New Center Hotel
LaVilla's long closed New Center Hotel at 605 North Broad Street will be renovated for use by nearby Clara White Mission.
Family Dollar
Work continues for a new Family Dollar store at State and Newnan Streets.
Pita Pit
Pita Pit is in the process of opening their third Jacksonville area location in the courthouse garage, at Forsyth & Clay Streets. Pita Pit bills itself as “an alternative to fast food restaurants,” offering a large selection of meat and veggie pitas, including Chicken Caesar, Philly Steak, Dagwood, Falafel, Spicy Black Bean, Hummus and more. Pita Pit also offers breakfast pita – available throughout the day – including Sausage Scramble, Ham N’ Eggs, Awakin’ with Bacon and more.
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.
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.
Pope & Land Property
Land clearing is underway at the site of the proposed Riverside Place project.
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 28,000 square feet.
Cummer Museum
The restoration of Olmstead Gardens and a major parking/landscaping enhancement project continues.
Corrado's Bakery Bistro
Corrado's Bakery Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street in Five Points.
7-Eleven @ Prado Walk
7-Eleven is in the process of taking over a Riverside Avenue space formerly occupied by the International Grill restaurant.
7-Eleven at Post and Margaret
Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Construction is now underway on King Street's Goozlepipe and Guttyworks. The estimated value of the project is $1.5 million.
Mellow Mushroom Avondale
Mellow Mushroom has filed plans with the City to develop the Avondale restaurant. The restaurant's Facebook page indicates a June opening.
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.
Robert E. Lee High School
Reconstruction continues to progress at Robert E. Lee High School.
Waffle House - Roosevelt Boulevard
One of several Waffle Houses being built in Jacksonville is nearing completion on Roosevelt Boulevard.
SPRINGFIELD
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Klutho Park
A new look for a portion of Klutho Park bordered by Hogans Creek and West 1st Street.
SAN MARCO
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
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.
Aardwolf Brewery
Construction nears completion on the adaptive reuse of this historic Hendricks Avenue ice plant into the Aardwolf Brewery.
San Marco Station
Construction is underway on San Marco Train Station project, which will be anchored by Panera Bread.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Hurricane Grill & Wings plans to expand its Hendricks Avenue restaurant into an adjacent 1,500 square foot vacant space.
Mezze Bar & Grill
Work continues on the new Mezze Bar & Grill at 2016 Hendricks Avenue.
Update by Ennis Davis
Jacobs Jeweler's Clock
The historic Jacobs Jewelers clock's reinstallation process is now underway with the construction of its concrete foundation. The official unveiling of the 102-year-old, 2.2-ton clock is scheduled for April 17, 2013.
The Volstead
115 West Adams will be transformed into downtown's latest bar, The Volstead.
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.
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.
605 New Center Hotel
LaVilla's long closed New Center Hotel at 605 North Broad Street will be renovated for use by nearby Clara White Mission.
Family Dollar
Work continues for a new Family Dollar store at State and Newnan Streets.
Pita Pit
Pita Pit is in the process of opening their third Jacksonville area location in the courthouse garage, at Forsyth & Clay Streets. Pita Pit bills itself as “an alternative to fast food restaurants,” offering a large selection of meat and veggie pitas, including Chicken Caesar, Philly Steak, Dagwood, Falafel, Spicy Black Bean, Hummus and more. Pita Pit also offers breakfast pita – available throughout the day – including Sausage Scramble, Ham N’ Eggs, Awakin’ with Bacon and more.
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.
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.
Pope & Land Property
Land clearing is underway at the site of the proposed Riverside Place project.
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 28,000 square feet.
Cummer Museum
The restoration of Olmstead Gardens and a major parking/landscaping enhancement project continues.
Corrado's Bakery Bistro
Corrado's Bakery Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street in Five Points.
7-Eleven @ Prado Walk
7-Eleven is in the process of taking over a Riverside Avenue space formerly occupied by the International Grill restaurant.
7-Eleven at Post and Margaret
Goozlepipe & Guttyworks
Construction is now underway on King Street's Goozlepipe and Guttyworks. The estimated value of the project is $1.5 million.
Mellow Mushroom Avondale
Mellow Mushroom has filed plans with the City to develop the Avondale restaurant. The restaurant's Facebook page indicates a June opening.
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.
Robert E. Lee High School
Reconstruction continues to progress at Robert E. Lee High School.
Waffle House - Roosevelt Boulevard
One of several Waffle Houses being built in Jacksonville is nearing completion on Roosevelt Boulevard.
SPRINGFIELD
Ardy's Eatable Delyghts
Klutho Park
A new look for a portion of Klutho Park bordered by Hogans Creek and West 1st Street.
SAN MARCO
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape
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.
Aardwolf Brewery
Construction nears completion on the adaptive reuse of this historic Hendricks Avenue ice plant into the Aardwolf Brewery.
San Marco Station
Construction is underway on San Marco Train Station project, which will be anchored by Panera Bread.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Hurricane Grill & Wings plans to expand its Hendricks Avenue restaurant into an adjacent 1,500 square foot vacant space.
Mezze Bar & Grill
Work continues on the new Mezze Bar & Grill at 2016 Hendricks Avenue.
Update by Ennis Davis