Development Updates

Current Status: Recently Completed

Built in 1926, the former location of London Bridge and Burro Bar is undergoing a total renovation which will bring Hardwicks Bar, the first LGBTQIA+ bar to open in Jacksonville in 20 years, according to owner Elias Hionides and operator Tim Hoal. This $600,000 investment is aided by DIA's Food and Beverage Retail Enhancement Program. The name is inspired by Jacksonville architect Taylor Hardwick, who designed the Haydon Burns Library, now the Jessie Ball duPont Center, across Ocean Street.

Current Status: Under Construction

Home2 Suites hotel by Hilton is under construction at 600 Park Street in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Located on a .86-acre parcel, the new six-story, Home2 Suites will offer 100 rooms, a fitness center, and a street-level restaurant with outdoor dining, landscaping, public art and the redevelopment of an existing parking lot. The project broke ground in October 2022 and is projected to be complete in January 2024. Investment: $17.3 million Status: Under construction

Current Status: Under Construction

In October of 2021, the Jacksonville City Council approved plans for a 176-room Four Seasons hotel with 25 private residences, a 156,000-square-foot class A office tower and City-owned marina. The five-star hotel will tout resort amenities including a pool, spa, ballroom, meeting spaces, signature roof-top restaurant and dining options. The marina will feature a marina support building that contains a ship store, public restaurant, restrooms, and shower facilities. Plans include a $4 million investment over 20 years to neighboring Metropolitan Park. Investment $387.6 Million Expected Completion: 2026

Current Status: Under Construction

Augustine Development Group purchased the building—now designated a local Historic Landmark—in October 2019 for $3.7 million, with plans to invest more than $30 million in the redevelopment of the property. The developer plans to renovate the 18-story, 165,000 square foot building to include a 21,000-square-foot grocery store, 140 market-rate apartments and a 10,000 square foot rooftop restaurant, lounge and pool. This historic redevelopment project is a recipient of the DIA's Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program (DPRP). Learn more about the program here: http://dia.coj.net/DPRP. Investment: $30 million

Current Status: Recently Completed

The renovation of this 1912 building on the Southbank covers three floors with over 11,000 square feet of office. The first and second floor will be the headquarters of Industry West with the third floor being occupied by Breeze Homes.

Current Status: Recently Completed

The Jackson Street Dock is located Jackson between the Winston Family YMCA and the Haskell Parking Lot and accommodates both recreational boaters and the St. Johns River Taxi. Capacity: 5 boats Time Limitation: 72 hours maximum

Current Status: Recently Completed

The Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla, or JRTC, opened on Monday, May 4, 2020, and connects customers to Downtown Jacksonville from all areas of the city and the Northeast Florida region. As Downtown Jacksonville’s main bus transfer facility, the JRTC at LaVilla brings together JTA bus routes, the First Coast Flyer, the Skyway, regional shuttles, rideshare, paratransit and other shared transportation in a modern and environmentally friendly facility.

Current Status: Under Construction

Located in the historic neighborhood of LaVilla in Downtown Jacksonville, Johnson Commons is a new townhome community designed to honor the neighborhood's history and architecture. Corner Lot Development Group and JWB Real Estate Capital is building 91 townhomes and 10,000 SF of ground-level retail next to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park in LaVilla. In addition, the transit-oriented development will be in close proximity to the JTA Skyway and Regional Transportation Center, providing convenient access to major employment centers, dining, sports venues, and entertainment Investment: $18 million Status: Under construction

Current Status: In Review

Jones on Hogan, located at 502 North Hogan in Downtown Jacksonville, will offer modern urban living while incorporating the historic seven-story Jones Brothers Furniture Co. building, constructed in 1929, as its development inspiration. Corner Lot Development Group plans to redevelop the seven-story historic building to include 177 apartment units, 10,200 SF of retail and 25 internal parking spaces. Investment: $40 million Status: In review

Current Status: Approved

SouthEast Development Group is planning the adaptive reuse of three historic buildings for a 143-room Marriott Bonvoy – Autograph Collection Hotel and 29,000 SF of retail to include a high-end “Sophisticated Southern” restaurant, a 4,400 SF bodega, a rooftop bar, plus a parking garage. A second phase will construct 169 apartments and 6,550 SF of retail space. Investment: $178,865,000 Status: In review