Beaches Construction Update - January/February 2015
Here's an update on a few new business openings and construction projects currently underway in the Jacksonville-Neptune-Atlantic Beaches area.
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1. Ocean Terrace
Richmond America is developing a 59 home project called Ocean Terrace at 440 South Beach Parkway.
The homes will range from 2,250 t0 3,050 square feet and start in the $400,000s.
For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/02/14/richmond-american-makes-8-million.html
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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2. Emergency Animal Clinic
An emergency animal clinic is being constructed at 301 Jacksonville Drive.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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3. The Beaches Regional Library
The Beaches Regional Library at 600 3rd Street in Neptune Beach is currently being renovated.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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4. JAX Refrigeration, Inc.
Construction is underway on a new office building for JAX Refrigeration at 1529 South 3rd Street.
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5.603 2nd Street South
ShayCore Enterprises is in the process of building a few homes on a small infill site at 6th Avenue South and 2nd Street South.
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6. Channelside Townhomes
SH Design Homebuilders, based in Jacksonville Beach, is building 30 townhomes with boat slips on the former Lighthouse Grille site — which is south of Beach Boulevard on Hopson Road, on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/10/30/sh-design-planning-new-luxury.html
7. Sea Chasers Restaurant
Sea Chasers Restaurant is under construction at 831 First Street North in Jacksonville Beach.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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8. Town Center Restaurant/Retail/Office
Southcoast Beaches, LLC. is constructing a new mixed-use structure at 241 Atlantic Boulevard, in the Beaches Town Center. While the location anticipates restaurants, retail stores, and office space, no obvious business has been established yet.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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9. 323 and 329 Oleander Street
Single family homes are being developed at 323 and 329 Oleander Street.
February 2015
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December 2014
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10. Pablo Towers Addition
A 22,000 square foot three story addition is being constructed at Pablo Towers. The new building will include a 15-bed assisted living facility, a commercial kitchen, and activities/dining room space.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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11. Penman Plaza Brownfield Site
Penman Plaza Associates, LLLP is remediating buried solid waste on the Penman Plaza property in Neptune Beach. Upon completion, the property will be redeveloped for use as a retail facility.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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12. Hoptinger Bier Garden and Sausage House
Hoptinger Bier Garden and Sausage House will be opening soon at 100 1st Street North.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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13. The Views of Harbortown Apartments
Construction on the Views of Harbortown Apartments continues to progress. When complete, the $40 million luxury multifamily development will feature 298-apartment units along the Intracoastal Waterway.
February 2015
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December 2014
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October 2014
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Update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com.