Development Status: Under Construction

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.

Adjacent to Pour Taproom in the new VyStar parking garage retail bay, Pizza Dynamo is a spinoff of Pizza Jean in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market. With its own menu and vibe, Pizza Dynamo is currently under construction and slated to open in Spring 2025.

The reintroduction of two-way travel on our Downtown streets has been a priority in the Downtown master plan for decades. This initiative has been reinforced through subsequent Mobility Plan Updates and transportation projects, with dedicated tax increment funding from the Downtown Investment Authority allocated for implementation.

Restoring two-way streets is proven to encourage economic growth, boost property values, and support more efficient use of on-street parking and rideshare services. It also enhances retail visibility and occupancy rates, improves walkability and pedestrian safety, increases sidewalk activity, and elevates residential demand and quality of life.

This transformation begins Downtown with Forsyth and Adams Streets, both of which run through the DIA’s targeted dining districts. Current work includes two-way conversions, signalization, paving, striping, sidewalk expansion areas and parking kiosks. This work will be immediately followed by sidewalk widening, tree planting and enhanced streetscapes.

Status: Under Construction
Expected Completion (Initial Conversion): Spring 2025
Total Project Completion: Late 2026

A collaboration among Restaurant & Hospitality Investment Group LLC, CD+Urban LLC, and Cronk Duch Architecture will construct 11,000 SF of retail, to feature a Southern Grounds & Co., Blueberry Bakery, and new restaurant concept Alder & Oak.

Investment: $7.3 million
Status: Under Construction

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

The RiversEdge development will include more than four acres of public park spaces, including a large central riverfront Park featuring an iconic sculpture and a flexible lawn bordered by a walking track and a pavilion. A destination playground designed to provide fitness equipment for adults and children will be featured in another park area and a yoga lawn will be featured in a third.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.

These various public spaces will inspire healthy living through art, exercise, gardens and interactrive features.

Status: Under Construction
Expected Completion: First Phase Opening Spring 2025

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.

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.

The waterfront of the Jacksonville Performing Arts Center is set to become an engaging and dynamic park celebrating Jacksonville’s rich musical heritage. Plans include a musical heritage garden honoring local musicians and composers, a children’s music play area, engaging art elements, and a cutting-edge outdoor wall projection venue inclusive of a sculptural projection tower.

The Downtown Investment Authority is enhancing the project by curating a nightly projection show and acquiring interactive artwork that pays tribute to Jacksonville’s storied music legacy, creating a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike.

Status: In Design; Construction Commencing Early 2025
Expected Completion: Late 2025