12. Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

In 2015, the Durkeeville Historical Society and City of Jacksonville collaborated to dedicate the birthsite of two native sons, James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson, as Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park. This site, located at 120 Lee St., is where the brothers composed their famous song “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” now known as the Black national anthem, in February 1900. Construction continues on the $2.5 million interactive public park designed by noted California-based landscape architect Walter Hood. The project is expected to be completed in early 2024.

For more information: DuPont Fund: Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

13. Jacksonville Fire Museum

The Jacksonville Fire Museum was recently relocated to the Shipyards West area, to allow for the construction of a Four Seasons Hotel at Metropolitan Park. The $1.6 million city project will result in the historic brick structure anchoring a part of a new museum district at the Shipyards.

For more information: Fire Museum begins its move next week

14. LaVilla Shotgun Houses

Work continues on the reconstruction of three historic shotgun houses located at the intersection of West Church and Jefferson Streets. since the 1990s. Sanborn maps indicate these houses were constructed between 1903 and 1912. They were originally located at 612, 614, and 616 Lee Street, which was a part of McIntosh & Reed’s Addition to LaVilla. Recently one of the houses was relocated to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton

Construction on a new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel continues at 600 Park Street. When complete, the all-suite extended-stay hotel will feature 100 rooms, lifestyle amenities and space for a restaurant with outdoor seating on the Roselle St. side. The 10,720 square foot building is being developed by a partnership between Kelco Management & Development and Corner Lot Development Group and is anticipated to cost $17 million. This is one of several new projects coming to Park Street in Brooklyn, a corridor with high potential to be redeveloped as a dense, pedestrian-friendly commercial strip.

16. 1037 Hendricks Avenue

A plan to convert the former Reddi-Arts complex in the Southbank into a mixed-use property is underway. The project led by Dav-Lin Interior Contractors, Inc., involves selective demolition and adaptive reuse of the property to include 13,364 square feet of office and retail space. In addition, 39 off-street parking spaces and ample room for outdoor seating would be created throughout the property at 1037 Hendricks Avenue.

For more information: Renderings: 1037 Hendricks Avenue

17. One Riverside

Atlanta-based Fuqua Development is in the process of developing the $250 million One Riverside project in Brooklyn. The first phase of the 18.8-acre development will include a 43,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market grocery store, 11,000 square feet of retail space, 271 apartment units, structured parking and a riverfront restaurant. The second phase will include an additional 115 multifamily units, at least two riverfront or creekfront restaurants, 15,000 square feet of retail space and potentially a marina.

For more information: 1 Riverside Avenue

18. Lofts at Cathedral

The Lofts at Cathedral is a mixed-income project that would include the renovation of the Cathedral District’s former YWCA Building and the construction of a five-floor multifamily structure. Combined, the $28.78 million project will add 120 apartment units to the neighborhood. Approved by the Downtown Development Review Board in January 2022, the project is now under construction.

19. Four Seasons Hotel & Residences

Construction is underway for a long planned Four Seasons Hotel anchored mixed use development on the former grounds of Kids Kampus at Metropolitan Park. Being spearheaded by the Jaguars, Shad Khan’s Iguana Investments, the $370 million project will include a 176-room, 12-story five-star hotel, 25 luxury condos and a six-floor office building. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2026.

20. Times Union Bulkhead Replacement Project

Riverwalk bulkhead replacement work continues along the Northbank Riverwalk. The reconstruction of the docks destroyed by Hurricane Irma and Matthew several years ago is being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $3.895 million. The City of Jacksonville initially anticipated completion by late 2021.

For more information, call 630-CITY (2489) or visit COJ.net

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