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‘Ready to blossom’: Councilman wants Laura Street Trio agreement in place by end of year
Read full article: ‘Ready to blossom’: Councilman wants Laura Street Trio agreement in place by end of yearThe “coming soon” signs around the Laura Street Trio have been in place for, what some say, feels like years. It’s no secret, people are ready to see those signs go down, and the construction go up.
New Laura Street Trio developer, partner hopes to bring life back to buildings as city drops lawsuit
Read full article: New Laura Street Trio developer, partner hopes to bring life back to buildings as city drops lawsuitA foreclosure lawsuit filed by the city of Jacksonville against the developer of the Laura Street Trio was dropped on Monday, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosure
Read full article: Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosureA special committee that’s focused on the future of Downtown Jacksonville is set to meet Monday to discuss the future of three historic high rises.
City of Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio Downtown
Read full article: City of Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio DowntownThe City of Jacksonville is looking to foreclose on the historic Laura Street Trio according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Laura Street Trio developer agrees with DIA’s recommendation to end negotiations, wants to ‘work directly’ with council
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer agrees with DIA’s recommendation to end negotiations, wants to ‘work directly’ with councilThe Downtown Investment Authority staff again recommended that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio on the latest round of requests for public incentives to resurrect the historic buildings, according to News4JAX’s news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
DIA again recommends ending negotiations with Laura Street Trio developer
Read full article: DIA again recommends ending negotiations with Laura Street Trio developerThe Downtown Investment Authority staff again recommended that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio on the latest round of requests for public incentives to resurrect the historic buildings, according to News4JAX’s news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Laura Street Trio developer, city close to possible $67M deal on redevelopment project, sources say
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer, city close to possible $67M deal on redevelopment project, sources sayThe Laura Street Trio, three buildings downtown that were constructed after the great fire in 1901, is a part of Jacksonville’s history.
City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnership
Read full article: City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnershipThe Trio is a group of historic buildings in downtown Jacksonville that a developer wants to turn into a hotel, restaurant and apartments.
Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street Trio
Read full article: Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street TrioThe future of the Laura Street Trio project in downtown Jacksonville might be in jeopardy, according to a new letter from the developer that was shared by The Jaxson Mag on social media.
Laura Street Trio developer says historical buildings could come down if deal isn’t reached with city
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer says historical buildings could come down if deal isn’t reached with cityThe Jacksonville City Council held a special meeting Thursday morning to discuss funding a plan to re-develop the Laura Street Trio.
Developer wants $22M city loan to help jumpstart long-delayed Laura Street Trio project downtown
Read full article: Developer wants $22M city loan to help jumpstart long-delayed Laura Street Trio project downtownThe status of a possible multimillion-dollar city investment into three downtown buildings is still up in the air.
City Council gives thumbs up to Laura Street Trio incentive package
Read full article: City Council gives thumbs up to Laura Street Trio incentive packageJacksonville City Council on Tuesday night approved a $26.67 million taxpayer financing package that paves the way for the restoration of the historic Laura Street Trio.
City approved 2 new designs for downtown developments
Read full article: City approved 2 new designs for downtown developmentsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This week the Downtown Development Review Board approved the historic Laura Street Trio project, according to News4Jax partners at the Jax Daily Record. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) The city also approved plans for a concert venue attached to a rooftop bar on Bay Street, also known as Project 323. (Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)
Crews installing Chase Bank sign on top of old Barnett building
Read full article: Crews installing Chase Bank sign on top of old Barnett buildingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Adams Street between Laura and Hogan streets in downtown Jacksonville remains closed until midnight Monday. Crews are installing the Chase Bank sign on top of the old Barnett National Bank building. Historically, you could see the Barnett bank name on top of the building and the end caps displayed time and temperature.Atkins purchased the Barnett building in 2013 and began construction on the 94-year-old high-rise in 2017. We have 107 multifamily units, which, at this point, are 100% occupied.Two months ago, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, is when the Barnett building reached capacity with residential tenants. From one historic bank to another across the street the former Florida National Bank, also known as the Marble Bank, will be reborn into a restaurant and bar.