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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are 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 is 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
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.
