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Shad Khan’s Shipyards project to include marina, event lawn, riverwalk
Read full article: Shad Khan’s Shipyards project to include marina, event lawn, riverwalkAs people across Jacksonville learn more about the new stadium deal, downtown development is also getting a lot of attention. Beyond EverBank Stadium upgrades, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is also investing in other projects.
Sky 4 drone gives new look at Shipyards development
Read full article: Sky 4 drone gives new look at Shipyards developmentWork has been underway for several months on the new Four Seasons hotel and other projects as part of the Shipyards development near the football stadium in downtown Jacksonville.
Board gives thumbs up to Four Seasons hotel & residential plan at Jacksonville shipyards
Read full article: Board gives thumbs up to Four Seasons hotel & residential plan at Jacksonville shipyardsJaguars owner Shad Khan has passed another hurdle in building a Four Seasons hotel in Downtown Jacksonville.
DIA votes to approve $114 million in incentives for Shipyards project
Read full article: DIA votes to approve $114 million in incentives for Shipyards projectThe Downtown Investment Authority on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve $114 million in incentives to help bring Jacksonville Jaguars Shad Khan’s vision of a Four Seasons and other amenities along the St. Johns River to life.
Jaguars president addresses Four Seasons hotel, land swap near Metro Park
Read full article: Jaguars president addresses Four Seasons hotel, land swap near Metro ParkJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Tuesday, Jacksonville residents learned more about possible developments at the shipyard site, a new Four Seasons hotel near Metro Park and what is going to take the place of the Jacksonville Landing and other downtown projects along the St. Johns River. The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) heard from many of the key players during a meeting, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, about the future of the riverfront projects. AdThe Jaguars plan is to use a portion of Metro Park where Kids Kampus used to be located. But that is creating somewhat of a rift because some are saying no part of Metro Park should be used for private development. Ad“The real question here is can moving it be better for the public?” said DIA CEO Lori Boyer.
Plan to develop Jacksonville Shipyards clears DIA hurdle
Read full article: Plan to develop Jacksonville Shipyards clears DIA hurdleAn artist's rendering of what the Four Seasons hotel could look like in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A plan by Jaguars owner Shad Khan to develop the Jacksonville Shipyards is one step closer to materializing, but still far from reality. The original plan to build the hotel on the park site was turned down by the National Park Service in 2020. It has control over a portion of the original park site. The DIA plans to hold a workshop next Tuesday, where it will look over plans to address riverfront development in Downtown Jacksonville.
Business owner skeptical of Shad Khan’s proposed developments
Read full article: Business owner skeptical of Shad Khan’s proposed developmentsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A day after Jaguars President Mark Lamping pitched city officials on team owner Shad Khan’s plan to build a Four Seasons hotel along Jacksonville’s riverfront, public reaction began to pour in. RELATED: City officials learn cost-benefit details of Lot J development“Jacksonville moves best when it moves together,” Carlucci said. This despite an auditor saying the city stood to make 44 cents for every dollar invested in the Lot J development. RELATED: City would make 44 cents for every $1 spent on Lot J developmentJackson took issue with the mayor’s statement. As for Lot J, the Council is planning to hold a special meeting on that topic on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Khan envisions Four Seasons for Jacksonville’s Metro Park site
Read full article: Khan envisions Four Seasons for Jacksonville’s Metro Park siteKhan, who bought the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto in 2016, wants to build the hotel where Metropolitan Park sits along the Northbank. During Thursday’s DIA meeting, Lamping said the Lot J development would be a catalyst for additional efforts to revitalize the area. RELATED: Curry & Khan unveil plans for Lot J developmentOriginally, Khan mentioned moving the city’s convention center to the Shipyards site. Meanwhile, the City Council is still debating the merits of the city’s involvement in the Lot J project. The DIA board is set to discuss incentives for Lot J next week.
Luxury hotel group enters private jet wars
Read full article: Luxury hotel group enters private jet warsFour Seasons announced its Private Jet experience in 2015. It appears the sky and the sea are no longer the limit for wealthy travelers for whom, to quote Jessie J, it's not about the money money money. The luxury portfolio with 34 resorts, hotels and private residences just announced its new Aman Private Jet. Unlike the Four Seasons jet (and a new custom Airbus A321neo launches in 2021), which has set itineraries and room for 40 plus guests, the Aman Private Jet is more akin to a charter, with a 12-person maximum. A Private Jet Concierge will handle every detail of the journey, be it a family escape or a corporate retreat.