An illustration of the Gateway Jax development Downtown shows a fountain plaza. The $500 million mixed-use development includes apartments, a grocery and retail space. | Jacksonville Daily RecordAn illustration of the Gateway Jax development Downtown shows a fountain plaza. The $500 million mixed-use development includes apartments, a grocery and retail space. | Jacksonville Daily Record
An illustration of the Gateway Jax development Downtown shows a fountain plaza. The $500 million mixed-use development includes apartments, a grocery and retail space. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Downtown’s time has come, developers say

Published on March 11, 2024 at 12:34 pm
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While Downtown observers have heard it for years, developers say this time it’s real.

They say you won’t recognize Downtown in three to four — maybe seven — years. Downtown is at a tipping point in development and attracting residents and capital investment, they said during a panel discussion.

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Jacksonville is 20 years behind Tampa’s resurgence, but its time is now, they said.

Lead image: An illustration of the Gateway Jax development Downtown shows a fountain plaza. The $500 million mixed-use development includes apartments, a grocery and retail space. | Jacksonville Daily Record

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