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City council considers allocating $100,000 to hire firm for study on Duval County jail
Read full article: City council considers allocating $100,000 to hire firm for study on Duval County jailTalks of moving the Duval County jail from its current spot in downtown Jacksonville have been happening at City Hall for a number of years, with Councilman Ron Salem at the forefront of those discussions.
City, business leaders traveling to Indianapolis for guidance on plan to move jail out of downtown
Read full article: City, business leaders traveling to Indianapolis for guidance on plan to move jail out of downtownGiven the complexities of relocating a jail, Jacksonville leaders are hoping to get some guidance during the annual JAX Chamber trip next week.
New Laura Street Trio developer, partner hopes to bring life back to buildings as city drops lawsuit
Read full article: New Laura Street Trio developer, partner hopes to bring life back to buildings as city drops lawsuitA foreclosure lawsuit filed by the city of Jacksonville against the developer of the Laura Street Trio was dropped on Monday, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosure
Read full article: Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosureA special committee that’s focused on the future of Downtown Jacksonville is set to meet Monday to discuss the future of three historic high rises.
Subcontractors, small businesses will learn more about their potential part in ‘Stadium of the Future’
Read full article: Subcontractors, small businesses will learn more about their potential part in ‘Stadium of the Future’Local businesses have the chance Thursday to learn about how they can be a part of construction for the so-called “Stadium of the Future.”
DIA CEO, Councilman want to streamline development projects
Read full article: DIA CEO, Councilman want to streamline development projectsThe head of the group in charge of development and growth in Downtown Jacksonville says the City Council’s efforts to intervene are responsible for more delays in long-awaited projects.
Laura Street Trio developer agrees with DIA’s recommendation to end negotiations, wants to ‘work directly’ with council
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer agrees with DIA’s recommendation to end negotiations, wants to ‘work directly’ with councilThe Downtown Investment Authority staff again recommended that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio on the latest round of requests for public incentives to resurrect the historic buildings, according to News4JAX’s news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
DIA again recommends ending negotiations with Laura Street Trio developer
Read full article: DIA again recommends ending negotiations with Laura Street Trio developerThe Downtown Investment Authority staff again recommended that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio on the latest round of requests for public incentives to resurrect the historic buildings, according to News4JAX’s news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
DIA to discuss $15M incentive package to help rebuild RISE Doro apartments
Read full article: DIA to discuss $15M incentive package to help rebuild RISE Doro apartmentsThe Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) on Friday will discuss a multi-million dollar incentive package to help rebuild the Rise Doro apartments.
Laura Street Trio developer, city close to possible $67M deal on redevelopment project, sources say
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer, city close to possible $67M deal on redevelopment project, sources sayThe Laura Street Trio, three buildings downtown that were constructed after the great fire in 1901, is a part of Jacksonville’s history.
Shad Khan’s Shipyards project to include marina, event lawn, riverwalk
Read full article: Shad Khan’s Shipyards project to include marina, event lawn, riverwalkAs people across Jacksonville learn more about the new stadium deal, downtown development is also getting a lot of attention. Beyond EverBank Stadium upgrades, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is also investing in other projects.
Sound Off: How do you feel about the proposed 50-50 split between city, Jags for the ‘Stadium of the Future’?
Read full article: Sound Off: How do you feel about the proposed 50-50 split between city, Jags for the ‘Stadium of the Future’?The Stadium of the Future is one step closer to becoming a new reality in downtown Jacksonville.
Shipyards West development steadily moving forward as designers hear from community
Read full article: Shipyards West development steadily moving forward as designers hear from communityIt will be several days before the public learns about the stadium deal that the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars reached on Wednesday. But the design process for Shipyards West is about 60% complete and steadily moving forward.
Final report envisions moving aging jail out of downtown Jacksonville, creating $1B, campus-style facility
Read full article: Final report envisions moving aging jail out of downtown Jacksonville, creating $1B, campus-style facilityA city committee has filed its final report on what needs to happen to move the county jail out of downtown and build a new, $1 billion campus-style facility somewhere in Duval County.
Plans revived for 25-story mixed-use tower on Jacksonville’s Southbank
Read full article: Plans revived for 25-story mixed-use tower on Jacksonville’s SouthbankThere is talk of a new life for a project that was set to replace a former Jacksonville landmark, the now-demolished River City Brewing Company restaurant on the Southbank.
City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnership
Read full article: City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnershipThe Trio is a group of historic buildings in downtown Jacksonville that a developer wants to turn into a hotel, restaurant and apartments.
Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street Trio
Read full article: Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street TrioThe future of the Laura Street Trio project in downtown Jacksonville might be in jeopardy, according to a new letter from the developer that was shared by The Jaxson Mag on social media.
Got questions about downtown development? City leaders invite you to public meeting
Read full article: Got questions about downtown development? City leaders invite you to public meetingOur News4JAX viewers have told us over the years that they want to know what exactly is happening with downtown projects -- after countless renderings, a lot of setbacks and a lot of unfulfilled promises.
2 big downtown riverfront projects hit reset button due to rising costs
Read full article: 2 big downtown riverfront projects hit reset button due to rising costsDue to rising costs, two of the biggest housing developments that were set to be built in downtown Jacksonville are likely never going to happen, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record, News4JAX’s news partner.
As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest Distilling
Read full article: As downtown apartment fire burned, JFRD rushed to keep wall from collapsing onto Intuition, Manifest DistillingAs more than 100 firefighters worked through the night battling a massive blaze at a downtown Jacksonville apartment building, they were also working to protect nearby businesses.
Deegan: Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woes
Read full article: Deegan: Massive sports complex apartment fire a ‘setback’ for downtown development, housing woesAfter the RISE Doro apartments caught fire Sunday night, and firefighters battled the fire into Monday afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan called it a setback to downtown revitalization efforts.
Woman warns others after being hit with $100 charge for going over time limit in private downtown parking lot
Read full article: Woman warns others after being hit with $100 charge for going over time limit in private downtown parking lotThe parking lot is run by Elite Parking. There are signs all over saying you must follow the rules and there is no free parking.
Downtown development: Update on projects moving forward in 2024 and beyond
Read full article: Downtown development: Update on projects moving forward in 2024 and beyondFor years we have heard the promises of new development along the river and renderings showing changes to our skyline downtown. Now, some of those projects are taking shape.
New $690M Southbank development to bring housing, parks to void along St. Johns River after years of promises
Read full article: New $690M Southbank development to bring housing, parks to void along St. Johns River after years of promisesJacksonville is becoming the city of renderings as developers are unveiling projects left and right that they hope will be built throughout the city.
Piers at future site of Shipyards West Park need to be replaced, could cost up to $30M in current design
Read full article: Piers at future site of Shipyards West Park need to be replaced, could cost up to $30M in current designThe Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) met on Thursday to talk about how much more money could be needed for projects on both the Northbank and the Southbank, including the area known as the Shipyards and the former home of the Jacksonville Landing, now called Riverfront Plaza.
More movement ahead for new luxury hotel near stadium
Read full article: More movement ahead for new luxury hotel near stadiumKhan could pay over $370 million for the hotel and the city would offer millions in major tax breaks and incentives for the property. This would be just a start for development in the area.
Sneak peek: New JEA headquarters downtown months away from opening
Read full article: Sneak peek: New JEA headquarters downtown months away from openingJEA is still a few months away from moving into its new downtown headquarters but News4jax got a sneak peek inside and we are showing you how it’s coming along.