Development Updates

Porter House Mansion

Current Status: Recently Completed
This adaptive reuse of a 1902-built home designed by Henry Klutho and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 includes 16,000 square feet of office space and 4,300 square feet of basement space reserved for restaurant use. The office space is currently occupied by Bishop & Mills Law Offices.

Post Street Dock

Current Status: Recently Completed
The Post Street Dock is located next to the Cummer Gardens and Museum and accommodates both recreational boaters and the St. Johns River Taxi. Capacity: 5 boats Time Limitation: No overnight use

Regions Bank Headquarters

Current Status: Under Construction
This property was originally constructed in 1909 following the Great Fire of 1901 and is considered one of the most historic properties in downtown Jacksonville for its contribution to the resurgence of the city following the fire, as well as its architecture and continuing structural integrity. This project includes the use of DIA’s Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program (DPRP) to bring the property back to more historic standards and other improvements needed to preserve and maintain the integrity of the structure for their continuing operating needs. Improvements begin with window replacement and exterior renovations to better seal the historic structure against weather and elements using techniques approved by the Secretary of the Interior that meet established rehabilitation standards. Future phases will focus on other needs related to Code Compliance requirements to make the property more accessible and functional as part of its growth strategy in the Jacksonville market.

Related RCBC Apartments and Restaurant

Current Status: In Review
Related Group is planning a new eight-story, riverfront tower with 325 apartments, a 5,000 SF restaurant space and 511 parking spaces. The City will finance the restoration of a 29-slip marina and boat ramp at the site. Investment: $85 million Status: In review

RISE Doro

Current Status: Under Construction
Georgia-based Rise Properties LLC is constructing a 247-unit building with first floor retail, rooftop amenities and a 284-space garage and will be the first major multifamily residential property in the Sports & Entertainment district.  A feature wall will incorporate materials and architectural features that were found on the original Doro building. The former Forsyth Street right-of-way adjacent to the site is expected to create a destination for outdoor social activities including markets, culture, and entertainment all year around. Investment: $67 million Status: Under construction

Riverfront Plaza

Current Status: Under Construction
After a seven-month process, a tremendous amount of public engagement and three outstanding designs, the Perkins&Will design team was named winner of the Riverfront Plaza (FKA The Landing) design competition. Phase 1 of Riverfront Plaza is now under construction and includes an elevated destination playground on top of a park pavilion building, a flexible event lawn, as well as bulkhead and riverwalk improvements. The park pavilion building will include a café space, restrooms and storage space to support the park. Phase 1 is slated for late 2025 completion. Phase 2 of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, rain garden, a bike and pedestrian connection to the Main Street Bridge and an iconic sculpture situated atop civic stairs that is undeniably unique and authentic to Jacksonville. Phase 2 is anticipated to start in early 2025 with an anticipated completion time of early-to-mid 2027.

Riverplace Tower

Current Status: Recently Completed
The Riverplace Tower is a 28-floor office building on the south bank of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the state of Florida and was the defining landmark in Jacksonville's skyline.

Riverplace Tower Finger Piers

Current Status: Recently Completed
This project adds an additional floating dock to the existing water taxi dock on the Southbank Riverwalk at Riverplace Tower to provide docking space for private vessels on a first-come, first-serve basis. Capacity: 10 boats Time Limitation: 72 hours maximum

Rivers Edge: Life on the St. Johns

Current Status: Under Construction
Preston Hollow Capital LLC has begun work on this healthy-living-inspired mixed-use project on 30-acres along the riverfront. The development is slated to bring 950 residential units, 147 hotel rooms, 200,000 SF of office space, 134,000 SF of retail, and a 125-slip marina. The project will include more than four acres of public park space and active water access. The public space will include more than four acres of public park spaces, including a large central riverfront Park, and will tell the story of Jacksonville’s extraordinary medical facilities through art, exercise, gardens and interactive features. Active water access abounds with a marsh boardwalk and an extension of the Southbank Riverwalk, as well as transient boater slips and a kayak launch site. With scenic views of both the river and the Downtown skyline, this unique setting will be a place that empowers residents and visitors to pursue and achieve wellness in their everyday lives. Infrastructure currently under construction. Vertical construction is expected to commence 2023. Investment: $693 million Status: Under construction

RiversEdge Parks & Boardwalk

Current Status: Under Construction
The RiversEdge development will include more than four acres of public park spaces, including a large central riverfront Park, and will tell the story of Jacksonville’s extraordinary medical facilities through art, exercise, gardens and interactive features. Active water access abounds with a marsh boardwalk and an extension of the Southbank Riverwalk, as well as transient boater slips and a kayak launch site.