Development Updates

Current Status: Recently Completed

Come explore Lofts at Cathedral, a new affordable community in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. A wide array of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments are offered, equipped with amenities like contemporary kitchens, stylish appliances, impressive floor plans, and spectacular views. The buildings also offer a fitness center and beautiful historic resident lounge for relaxing. Controlled access entry, superb on-site maintenance, and an accommodating animal-friendly policy ensure residents' comfort. Vestcor has added 120 workforce housing apartments to the Cathedral District through the renovation of the former YWCA building and construction of a new, adjacent structure. Investment: $39 million Status: Leasing

Current Status: Approved

The Lofts at Southbank is a 10-story mixed-use building with ground floor retail, office, restaurant, or other commercial programming; personal property self-storage uses on floors three through six; and about 100 multi-family residential units on floors seven through 10. The $38.8 million project, led by Jacksonville-based Vestcor, is located at Prudential Drive and Hendricks Avenue at the site of a closed restaurant at 1004 Hendricks Ave.

Current Status: Under Construction

A companion to the adjacent Four Seasons development, the development includes a mixed-use marina support building with a dockmaster office, restrooms, storage, retail space, a laundry room, a manager’s office, other office area, and a restaurant. It will be a roughly 6,000-square-foot building that included a 1,847-square-foot restaurant space with 72 indoor seats and 40 outdoor seats. An event lawn, located in between the office tower and support building, and adjacent Riverwalk improvements are also included. Access to the marina will be via the Riverwalk, hotel, event lawn, and office tower.

Current Status: Approved

Situated in the heart of Downtown, the luxury hotel connects you with Jacksonville’s most popular cultural and business districts. Relax poolside with dramatic views of the river and skyline or at the J Bar and Juliette’s. With convenient access to EverBank Field, Times Union Center, VyStar Veteran’s Memorial Arena and other popular attractions, the Jacksonville River City Downtown Hotel puts you in the midst of the excitement of the River City. Announced January 2025: Marriott Jacksonville Downtown received permitting approval for a $6 million facelift for guest rooms and corridors on floors four through 16. Plans show about 154,000 square feet of the 287,000-square-foot hotel will be renovated.

Current Status: In Review

McCoy's Creek Park at One Riverside Ave will include approximately two acres of riverfront public park space along McCoy's Creek. The project supports the completion of the McCoy's Creek Restoration and Resiliency Project and enhances the adjacent One Riverside Ave private development. Features of the park include a natural bank along the creek on the park side, the Emerald Trail multi-use path on the west side of the creek, and a pedestrian bridge crossing the creek mid-park. The park will be accessible from Riverside Avenue as well as the Northbank Riverwalk.

Current Status: Recently Completed

The Jacksonville Jaguars in partnership with the City, constructed a 125,000 SF center to house the Jacksonville Jaguars’ football operations and training facility with indoor practice field and outdoor grass fields with bleacher seating for 2,090 fans, and amenity area with concessions, public art and a pro shop. Investment: $120 million Status: Complete

Current Status: Approved

MOSH plans to construct a new 130,000 SF museum on the Shipyards property with offerings including a walk-through aquifer exhibit and a water quality bio-lab. The project also includes associated parking and a private outdoor exhibit space. Additionally, a publicly accessible Riverwalk and public park space will be designed by the developer. Investment: $100 million Status: In review

Current Status: Under Construction

The waterfront of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts is being transformed into an engaging, dynamic park that celebrates Jacksonville’s rich musical heritage. Planned features include the Musical Heritage Garden, which honors local musicians and composers through interactive art elements and a dedicated Walk of Fame. The park will also offer a children’s music play area and a cutting-edge outdoor projection venue highlighted by a sculptural projection tower. To further enrich the experience, the DIA is curating a nightly projection show and acquiring interactive artworks that pay tribute to the city’s storied music legacy, creating a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. The Walk of Fame will be a pathway embedded with the names of artists and composers who have ties to Jacksonville, ensuring their contributions are permanently celebrated within the park’s landscape. To guide this effort, the DIA assembled a committee of local historians, musicians, authors, and industry professionals to develop selection criteria and recommend honorees. The inaugural class of inductees for the Jacksonville Music Walk of Fame is as follows: 1. 38 Special 2. 69 Boys 3. 95 South 4. Allman Brothers Band 5. Blind Blake 6. Charlie “Hoss” Singleton 7. Classics IV 8. Frederick Delius 9. Glenn Jones 10. Gram Parsons 11. Jahaan Sweet 12. JJ Grey & Mofro 13. Johnson Brothers (James Weldon Johnson & John Rosamond Johnson) 14. Lil Duval 15. Limp Bizkit 16. Longineu Parsons II 17. Lynyrd Skynyrd 18. Ma Rainey 19. Mae Axton 20. Marcus Roberts 21. Molly Hatchet 22. Pat Chappelle 23. Quad City DJs 24. Ray Charles 25. Shinedown 26. Tedeschi Trucks Band 27. Tim McGraw 28. Ulysses Owens, Jr. 29. Walter Orange 30. Yellowcard Together, these elements will create an inspiring public space that honors Jacksonville’s influential role in music history and invites the community to celebrate it for generations to come. Status: In Design; Construction Commenced Early 2025 Expected Completion: Spring 2026

Current Status: Under Construction

This project includes replacing deteriorating bulkheads along the Northbank. Work on the Jacksonville Performing Arts Center bulkhead was recently completed (2023). Additional improvements to come include the CSX bulkhead, Riverfront Plaza bulkhead, and East of Main Street bulkhead.

Current Status: Under Construction

The city is paying for redevelopment of a 125-slip public marina; a marina support building; an event lawn; and the Riverwalk to support the Four Season's hotel and residences.