The June Social Club will occupy the entire historic Federal Reserve Building at 424 N. Hogan St. in the Downtown NorthCore. It is part of the Gateway Jax project to redevelop more than 20 blocks Downtown primarily assembled by Jacksonville-based JWB Real Estate Capital.
Development Status: Under Construction
Marina Support Building
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.
Flamingo Wine and Coffee Bar
Flamingo Wine and Coffee Bar is expanding to the Southbank of Downtown. Located in the newly renamed Hanania Building, this location will be open from 7am to 10pm during the week and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Much like the original in Murray Hill, this location will have a light food menu, full coffee bar, and offer beer and wine.
The Downtown Investment Authority board approved a $53,430 Retail Enhancement Program grant in August 2024. The grant is structured as a three-year forgivable loan payable upon substantial completion of the build-out.
Baby Got Brunch
Brought by former Jaguar Marcus Stroud, Baby Got Brunch is a nod to his college nickname and the concept for his first restaurant. Located in the ground floor of Residences at City Place condominiums, brunch will be offered all day with mimosas and a full bar menu of cocktails. The restaurant plans to seat 80 and offer live music. The project is utilizing the DIA’s Retail Enhancement Program, and its total investment is $750,000.
RiversEdge Townhomes
Preston Hollow Capital LLC has contracted with Toll Brothers for 39 town houses as part of the major Southbank development dubbed RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns. The townhomes model home opened in January 2025.
Learn more about the the RiversEdge townhomes at: https://www.tollbrothers.com/luxury-homes-for-sale/Florida/Toll-Brothers-at-RiversEdge
RISE Doro
Georgia-based Rise Properties LLC is constructing a 247-unit building with first floor retail, rooftop amenities, and a 284-space garage. It 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.
While the nearly-completed Rise Doro apartments tragically burned down in January 2024, the project is under construction and on track for a first-phase opening in March 2026.
Investment: $67 million
Status: Under construction
Northbank Riverwalk
Walk along the Northbank Riverwalk for an amazing view of the St. John’s River. Many city events take place here including the Light Boat Parade, New Year’s Eye Fireworks and many races.
The Northbank Riverwalk is undergoing repairs including: bulkhead repairs, wayfinding signage and the addition of a performing arts activation node.
Northbank Central Marina
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.
Northbank Bulkheads
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.
LaVilla Place Former Pratt Funeral Home
Silver Street Management’s development team intends to convert the former funeral home into 13 apartments and a retail space that could potentially become a restaurant, coffee shop, or wine bar. The developer also plans to add a courtyard, swimming pool, and parking lot just west of the building.
Total Development Cost: $4.98 million