Urban Construction Update - May 2014
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 May.
Downtown
1. Parador Parking Garage
Future retail build-out if the adjacent Suntrust Tower reaches 65% occupancy.
Construction continues on the Parador parking garage project 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 65% occupancy. The garage is expected to be completed by August 2014.
2. JAX Chamber International Plaza
The construction of the JAX Chamber's International Plaza appears to have stalled over the last month. When this project is completed, the plaza will feature flags from 20 countries whose businesses have a presence in Jacksonville. International Plaza is a part of the JAX Chamber's $2.1 million “Downtown’s New Front Door” redesign, which was initially announced in 2011. The redesign included the renovation of the Chamber's interior, exterior facade and the creation of a new sustainable parking area.
3. Southbank Riverwalk
Construction on the reconstruction of the Southbank Riverwalk continues.
For more information: https://www.coj.net/departments/public-affairs/headlines/new-southbank-riverwalk-construction-to-begin.aspx
4. Jessie Ball duPont Center
Construction on the Jessie Ball duPont Center is continues to move forward. The Jessie Ball duPont Center will be developed within the iconic Haydon Burns Library building that was completed in 1965 and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick. When complete in late 2014/early 2015, the Jessie Ball duPont Center will serve as the epicenter for Northeast Florida's philanthropic and nonprofit community. The 120,000 square foot building will act as a hub for local nonprofits, stimulating an environment of collaboration within the sector.
Plans call for the structure's precast concrete fins, glazed brick mural, and mosaic tiles will be repaired and restored as close as possible to their original condition as a part of the $20 million project. Additionally, the four-level facility will include retail, conference/meeting spaces, a green roof, and an outdoor patio/terrace area at the intersection of Ocean and Adams Streets.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-dec-jessie-ball-dupont-center-haydon-burns-renderings
5. The J&J Bar and Judge & Jury
The "J&J Bar" and the "Judge and Jury" restaurant will be coming soon to 410 Broad St., Suite 101. Foufam LLC, whose managers are James and Macie Foutch, will operate the businesses. To date, it appears that no construction has taken place.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
6. 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. It appears that this reconstruction project has come to a standstill over the last few weeks.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-jul-more-downtown-mixed-use-beaver-street-villas
7. EverBank Field
A $63 million renovation of EverBank Field is underway. The project will add a fan area with pools and food and beverage service to the north endzone, along with the world's largest video scoreboards.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/06/19/jacksonville-jaguars-unveil-63.html?page=all
8. State Attorney's Office
Work continues 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.
9. New York Steam Laundry Building
Proposed Building Façade
Interior demolition on the redevelopment of the New York Steam Laundry Building is underway. L.B. Jax Development, LLC. plans to convert the 11,000 square foot historic structure into restaurant and office space.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-feb-new-york-steam-laundry-development-project-renderings
10. Bighouse
The former Poppy Love Smoke space at 112 West Adams Street will become a gallery/live performance venue called Bighouse. Funding issues have temporarily stalled the project.
11. Greyhound Bus Station
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in coordination with Greyhound, plans to construct a new $6 million bus terminal on West Adams Street, near Johnson Street. According to the initial plan, Greyhound would pay $46,000 each year for a 40-year lease on the new building, which would be completed in 2014. However, Greyhound does not want to open without other transit uses along with them. Thus, construction of the new terminal has been delayed.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,20527.0.html
12. Engine 15 Brewing
November 2013 interior image courtesy of Engine 15 Brewing Company at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153553755330438&set=pb.428033335437.-2207520000.1392933661.&type=3&theater;
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.
For more information: https://engine15.com/
13. 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
14. The Brooklyn Riverside
Vertical 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/
15. Shoppes on Riverside
Construction on Regency Center's Shoppes on Riverside continues 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. Furthermore, the owners of M Shack have signed a letter of intent to open a restaurant at the shopping center.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/retail-space/fl/jacksonville/shoppes-on-riverside#.UrTqRPRDvxQ
16. Riverside YMCA
The ground-breaking for the new Riverside YMCA was held a few months ago but construction has not started. The $21 million, 3-story facility will be called Winston Family YMCA when complete.
17. Hourglass Pub
A new bar called Hourglass Pub will be coming soon to 345 East Bay Street. The project's contractor is Braughton Construction Inc. A July 13, 2014 opening is planned.
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
18. 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/
19. 1034 Park Street
A new bar, brought to you by the owners of Wolfgang will be opening at 1034 Park Street in Five Points. Buildout will be completed before the end of the year.
20. BREW Five Points - Beer & Coffee
BREW Five Points will be opening in June in the former Tasti-D-Lite space at 1024 Park Street in Five Points.
For more information: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brew-five-points-beer-coffee
21. Five Points Village Shopping Center
The construction of Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret Street appears to be complete. The developer of the 17,287-square-foot center is Retail Properties Inc.
22. 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
23. TAPS Bar & Grill
In September 2013, TAPS Bar & Grill announced 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. However, construction appears to have ceased.
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
24. 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
25. Ribault Bakery Coffee & Pastries
Alex Podlyas will be opening the Bakery Ribault, a coffee and pastry shop at 2540 Oak St soon. The menu will begin with Growers Alliance Coffee and classic French pastries for carryout only, with plans for additional items in the following weeks. All items will be freshly baked in-store.
26. Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro
Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street, following approval of permitting.
27. Happy Grilled Cheese
Happy Grilled Cheese is opening a brick and mortar across the street in the original Cozy Tea space.
28. Willowbranch Public Library
Water intrusion repairs are being made to the historic Willow Branch Library at 2875 Park Street.
MURRAY HILL
29. KNEAD: A Bakeshop
KNEAD: A Bakeshop will be opening in a 1,662 square foot space at 1173 Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/28/restaurant-coffee-group-coming-to.html
30. Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
Riverside's popular Bold Bean Coffee Roasters plans to open a 1,400 square foot roasting facility which will include a small storefront space for weekly cuppings, special events and specialty retail.
31. 948 Edgewood Avenue South
Formerly the location of Flowers by Pat, 948 Edgewood Avenue South is being renovated into a new use.
SPRINGFIELD
32. The Jacobs Building
The long vacant Jacobs Building at 115 West 2nd Street is being renovated for multi-family use.
33. 122 West 8th Street
Proposed Exterior Elevations
Construction is underway on a 14-unit affordable housing apartment complex at 122 West 8th Street. The multi-family infill project is being Operation New Hope.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-sep-infill-apartment-project-coming-to-springfield
34. 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.
35. Wing Time
217 W. 8th St (former Caribbean Stone) is being remodeled into Wing Time, which is a local chain.
36. Sargent Cycle Products
Sargent's Cycle Products is expanding it's business in Springfield. They're located at 1036 Hubbard Street and are a major supplier for custom motorcycle products in North America. Work on a two story space that will more than double their capacity has begun on Hubbard.
For more information: https://www.sargentcycle.com/
37. 2320 North Liberty Street
The Sherwin-Williams warehouse can be seen across the street from Setzer's in this 1943 image. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, https://floridamemory.com/items/show/52954
The restoration of 2320 North Liberty Street in the Springfield Warehouse District is underway. 2320 North Liberty Street was built for the Sherwin-Williams Company in 1930. Sherwin-Williams was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, OH in 1866. Currently, the building's owner is making facility improvements that include pouring new concrete floors and improving the infrastructure.
38. 1310 North Laura Street
This apartment building on Laura Street is being restored.
39. 1636 Main Street
This recently purchased building is being upgraded for commercial use.
40. 1101 Main Street (1st & Main)
The former "The Pearl" night club building at 1st & Main will be renovated into a yoga studio, arts and community space.
41. 252 East 8th Street
This vacant auto repair shop at 8th & Liberty was recently sold and will be used as an art studio.
42. Julius Guinyard Park & Pool
Renovation work is underway on the City of Jacksonville's Julius Guinyard Swimming Pool on Jefferson Street, in the neighborhood formerly known as Sugar Hill. Constructed in 1951, the swimming pool was originally called "Blodgett Homes Pool" and is one of the oldest public pools in the City of Jacksonville. In 2006, the park was renamed after Mr. Julius Guinyard a former City Parks employee.
43. Surfside Furniture Building
1735 North Main Street has recently been purchased. The building will be converted into a premier art gallery for local artist.
SAN MARCO
44. M Shack San Marco
The owners of M Shack plan to open a location in San Marco Square this summer.
45. 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. Originally, it was anticipated that the Kitchen on San Marco would open in early January 2014. However, renovations for the project appear to have not gotten underway.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=540365
46. JPMorgan Chase & Company
Construction continues 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.
47. Veloce Pizzeria
Veloce Pizzeria Napoletana opened this week at 1406 Hendricks Avenue in San Marco. Veloce (Italian for "quick" or "fast") features seating for more than 150, including a 50-plus-seat bar area and 32-seat enclosed patio.
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/
In addition, half of the building will be a new cocktail concept called Sidecar.
Read More https://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/01/the-11-most-promising-bars-slated-to-open-in-2014.html#ixzz30JwRkq3L
48. Hendricks Plaza
Rettner Hendricks Realty LLC is investing $300,000 in façade renovations to 1620-1636 Hendricks Avenue. The project is now being referred to as Hendricks Plaza. The development's anchor tenant will be a restaurant.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=541194
49. First Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Construction is underway on a $10 million, 6,000-square foot office for First Citizens Bank & Trust Company on San Marco Boulevard. The location will also serve as the local headquarters for the Raleigh, N.C. bank.
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.
Construction continues on the Parador parking garage project 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 65% occupancy. The garage is expected to be completed by August 2014.
2. JAX Chamber International Plaza
The construction of the JAX Chamber's International Plaza appears to have stalled over the last month. When this project is completed, the plaza will feature flags from 20 countries whose businesses have a presence in Jacksonville. International Plaza is a part of the JAX Chamber's $2.1 million “Downtown’s New Front Door” redesign, which was initially announced in 2011. The redesign included the renovation of the Chamber's interior, exterior facade and the creation of a new sustainable parking area.
3. Southbank Riverwalk
Construction on the reconstruction of the Southbank Riverwalk continues.
For more information: https://www.coj.net/departments/public-affairs/headlines/new-southbank-riverwalk-construction-to-begin.aspx
4. Jessie Ball duPont Center
Construction on the Jessie Ball duPont Center is continues to move forward. The Jessie Ball duPont Center will be developed within the iconic Haydon Burns Library building that was completed in 1965 and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick. When complete in late 2014/early 2015, the Jessie Ball duPont Center will serve as the epicenter for Northeast Florida's philanthropic and nonprofit community. The 120,000 square foot building will act as a hub for local nonprofits, stimulating an environment of collaboration within the sector.
Plans call for the structure's precast concrete fins, glazed brick mural, and mosaic tiles will be repaired and restored as close as possible to their original condition as a part of the $20 million project. Additionally, the four-level facility will include retail, conference/meeting spaces, a green roof, and an outdoor patio/terrace area at the intersection of Ocean and Adams Streets.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-dec-jessie-ball-dupont-center-haydon-burns-renderings
5. The J&J Bar and Judge & Jury
The "J&J Bar" and the "Judge and Jury" restaurant will be coming soon to 410 Broad St., Suite 101. Foufam LLC, whose managers are James and Macie Foutch, will operate the businesses. To date, it appears that no construction has taken place.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/2013/01/new-lavilla-restaurant-will-aim-for.html
6. 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. It appears that this reconstruction project has come to a standstill over the last few weeks.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-jul-more-downtown-mixed-use-beaver-street-villas
7. EverBank Field
A $63 million renovation of EverBank Field is underway. The project will add a fan area with pools and food and beverage service to the north endzone, along with the world's largest video scoreboards.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/06/19/jacksonville-jaguars-unveil-63.html?page=all
8. State Attorney's Office
Work continues 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.
9. New York Steam Laundry Building
Proposed Building Façade
Interior demolition on the redevelopment of the New York Steam Laundry Building is underway. L.B. Jax Development, LLC. plans to convert the 11,000 square foot historic structure into restaurant and office space.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2014-feb-new-york-steam-laundry-development-project-renderings
10. Bighouse
The former Poppy Love Smoke space at 112 West Adams Street will become a gallery/live performance venue called Bighouse. Funding issues have temporarily stalled the project.
11. Greyhound Bus Station
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in coordination with Greyhound, plans to construct a new $6 million bus terminal on West Adams Street, near Johnson Street. According to the initial plan, Greyhound would pay $46,000 each year for a 40-year lease on the new building, which would be completed in 2014. However, Greyhound does not want to open without other transit uses along with them. Thus, construction of the new terminal has been delayed.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,20527.0.html
12. Engine 15 Brewing
November 2013 interior image courtesy of Engine 15 Brewing Company at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153553755330438&set=pb.428033335437.-2207520000.1392933661.&type=3&theater;
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.
For more information: https://engine15.com/
13. 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
14. The Brooklyn Riverside
Vertical 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/
15. Shoppes on Riverside
Construction on Regency Center's Shoppes on Riverside continues 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. Furthermore, the owners of M Shack have signed a letter of intent to open a restaurant at the shopping center.
For more information: https://www.regencycenters.com/retail-space/fl/jacksonville/shoppes-on-riverside#.UrTqRPRDvxQ
16. Riverside YMCA
The ground-breaking for the new Riverside YMCA was held a few months ago but construction has not started. The $21 million, 3-story facility will be called Winston Family YMCA when complete.
17. Hourglass Pub
A new bar called Hourglass Pub will be coming soon to 345 East Bay Street. The project's contractor is Braughton Construction Inc. A July 13, 2014 opening is planned.
RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE
18. 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/
19. 1034 Park Street
A new bar, brought to you by the owners of Wolfgang will be opening at 1034 Park Street in Five Points. Buildout will be completed before the end of the year.
20. BREW Five Points - Beer & Coffee
BREW Five Points will be opening in June in the former Tasti-D-Lite space at 1024 Park Street in Five Points.
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BREW is a new (but simple) concept bar collaboration between veterans of the local bar and coffee biz. We'll feature an impressive selection of American canned craft beers with limited hand-selected offerings of seasonal / special release bottles and drafts. In addition to proudly pouring Bold Bean espresso, we'll feature rotating selections of our favorite roasters from around the country.
Our mission is to create a new bar experience in Five Points that fosters community and encourages social interaction while celebrating the American craftsman and the anti-commoditization of the things we enjoy. Beyond our carefully curated beers and espressos, our focus will be on atmosphere, experience and community. Five Points is home to several fantastic bars but BREW will be unlike anything the neighborhood has seen before and is currently missing - a modern yet unpretentious gathering place with an inspired aesthetic that encourages community and provides the perfect setting to taste and experience new things. Keep reading to learn about membership opportunities in the BREW social club.
For more information: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brew-five-points-beer-coffee
21. Five Points Village Shopping Center
The construction of Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret Street appears to be complete. The developer of the 17,287-square-foot center is Retail Properties Inc.
22. 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
23. TAPS Bar & Grill
In September 2013, TAPS Bar & Grill announced 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. However, construction appears to have ceased.
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
24. 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
25. Ribault Bakery Coffee & Pastries
Alex Podlyas will be opening the Bakery Ribault, a coffee and pastry shop at 2540 Oak St soon. The menu will begin with Growers Alliance Coffee and classic French pastries for carryout only, with plans for additional items in the following weeks. All items will be freshly baked in-store.
26. Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro
Corrado's Bakery N' Bistro will be opening soon at 813 Lomax Street, following approval of permitting.
27. Happy Grilled Cheese
Happy Grilled Cheese is opening a brick and mortar across the street in the original Cozy Tea space.
28. Willowbranch Public Library
Water intrusion repairs are being made to the historic Willow Branch Library at 2875 Park Street.
MURRAY HILL
29. KNEAD: A Bakeshop
KNEAD: A Bakeshop will be opening in a 1,662 square foot space at 1173 Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/08/28/restaurant-coffee-group-coming-to.html
30. Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
Riverside's popular Bold Bean Coffee Roasters plans to open a 1,400 square foot roasting facility which will include a small storefront space for weekly cuppings, special events and specialty retail.
31. 948 Edgewood Avenue South
Formerly the location of Flowers by Pat, 948 Edgewood Avenue South is being renovated into a new use.
SPRINGFIELD
32. The Jacobs Building
The long vacant Jacobs Building at 115 West 2nd Street is being renovated for multi-family use.
33. 122 West 8th Street
Proposed Exterior Elevations
Construction is underway on a 14-unit affordable housing apartment complex at 122 West 8th Street. The multi-family infill project is being Operation New Hope.
For more information: https://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2013-sep-infill-apartment-project-coming-to-springfield
34. 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.
35. Wing Time
217 W. 8th St (former Caribbean Stone) is being remodeled into Wing Time, which is a local chain.
36. Sargent Cycle Products
Sargent's Cycle Products is expanding it's business in Springfield. They're located at 1036 Hubbard Street and are a major supplier for custom motorcycle products in North America. Work on a two story space that will more than double their capacity has begun on Hubbard.
For more information: https://www.sargentcycle.com/
37. 2320 North Liberty Street
The Sherwin-Williams warehouse can be seen across the street from Setzer's in this 1943 image. Courtesy of the State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, https://floridamemory.com/items/show/52954
The restoration of 2320 North Liberty Street in the Springfield Warehouse District is underway. 2320 North Liberty Street was built for the Sherwin-Williams Company in 1930. Sherwin-Williams was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, OH in 1866. Currently, the building's owner is making facility improvements that include pouring new concrete floors and improving the infrastructure.
38. 1310 North Laura Street
This apartment building on Laura Street is being restored.
39. 1636 Main Street
This recently purchased building is being upgraded for commercial use.
40. 1101 Main Street (1st & Main)
The former "The Pearl" night club building at 1st & Main will be renovated into a yoga studio, arts and community space.
41. 252 East 8th Street
This vacant auto repair shop at 8th & Liberty was recently sold and will be used as an art studio.
42. Julius Guinyard Park & Pool
Renovation work is underway on the City of Jacksonville's Julius Guinyard Swimming Pool on Jefferson Street, in the neighborhood formerly known as Sugar Hill. Constructed in 1951, the swimming pool was originally called "Blodgett Homes Pool" and is one of the oldest public pools in the City of Jacksonville. In 2006, the park was renamed after Mr. Julius Guinyard a former City Parks employee.
43. Surfside Furniture Building
1735 North Main Street has recently been purchased. The building will be converted into a premier art gallery for local artist.
SAN MARCO
44. M Shack San Marco
The owners of M Shack plan to open a location in San Marco Square this summer.
45. 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. Originally, it was anticipated that the Kitchen on San Marco would open in early January 2014. However, renovations for the project appear to have not gotten underway.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=540365
46. JPMorgan Chase & Company
Construction continues 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.
47. Veloce Pizzeria
Veloce Pizzeria Napoletana opened this week at 1406 Hendricks Avenue in San Marco. Veloce (Italian for "quick" or "fast") features seating for more than 150, including a 50-plus-seat bar area and 32-seat enclosed patio.
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/
In addition, half of the building will be a new cocktail concept called Sidecar.
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The Place: This urban beer garden and cocktail lounge will offer 22 taps, mostly beer but also both cocktails and whiskey on tap. The menu will include three types of Sidecars: one classic, one modern (such as a favorite made with apple brandy and pepper-infused orange curacao), and a rotating guest Sidecar chosen from an on-site cocktail competition. Rounding out the list will be both classics and original drinks with an emphasis on Florida citrus—in the form of shrubs, fizzes, sours, homemade cordials, and lemon/orange/grapefruit-cellos. The design is said to represent the simplicity of the namesake drink: "bare-bones but classy."
The Pedigree: Co-owners Kurt Rogers and Matt Carson each have histories running dive bars, but Rogers gained craft cocktail experience running the programs at Orsay and Black Sheep, and Carson ran the show at DC's Tonic and The Last Exit.
Read More https://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/01/the-11-most-promising-bars-slated-to-open-in-2014.html#ixzz30JwRkq3L
48. Hendricks Plaza
Rettner Hendricks Realty LLC is investing $300,000 in façade renovations to 1620-1636 Hendricks Avenue. The project is now being referred to as Hendricks Plaza. The development's anchor tenant will be a restaurant.
For more information: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=541194
49. First Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Construction is underway on a $10 million, 6,000-square foot office for First Citizens Bank & Trust Company on San Marco Boulevard. The location will also serve as the local headquarters for the Raleigh, N.C. bank.
Development update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com