February 7, 2025Land swap for UF could bring new riverfront towerThe Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 15, 2025THE JAXSON | Rehabilitated urban passenger rail stationsThe Prime Osborn Convention Center could become a major mixed-use economic hub. With that in mind, here is a look…By Ennis Davis
December 18, 2024Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includesMetropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…By Dan Scanlan
November 25, 2024Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forwardThe owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 13, 2024Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street TrioThe city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 30, 20242 developments get underway in Jacksonville’s urban coreThe Emerald Station and Gateway Jax developments will transform neglected parts of the city with meeting spaces, offices and residences.…By Dan Scanlan
October 29, 2024More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown JaxThe Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 17, 2024Gateway Jax will begin construction this monthGroundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 26, 2024Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street TrioThe complaint states that Trio ownership owes the city more than $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 14, 2024Gateway Jax could begin construction soonCity Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 1, 2024OPINION | Jacksonville’s disheartening Downtown development discourseJust when we thought the former Landing site development puzzle couldn’t get more complicated, along comes site number 2.…By Sherry Magill
July 23, 2024Is it time to discuss razing the Laura Street Trio?Some City Council members say the option should be considered if it makes more sense than restoring the buildings.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committeeCEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2024Another roadblock for Laura Street Trio projectThe Downtown Investment Authority staff is recommending that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 9, 2024DIA expected to extend CEO’s contract next weekLori Boyer has been CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority since 2019. Her contract is scheduled to end in June.…By Jim Piggott - News4Jax and Ashley Harding - News4Jax
May 8, 2024Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s plannedThe plans, 60% complete, include a cafe, open lawn for events, boardwalk, sports courts, kayak and boat rental, and more.…By Dan Scanlan
April 29, 2024New committee seeks answers on Downtown developmentJacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 16, 2024Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committeeCity Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…By Casmira Harrison
March 11, 2024Downtown’s time has come, developers saySome of Jacksonville’s biggest developers say Downtown is nearing a tipping point and you won’t recognize it in a few…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 14, 2023Housing planned alongside Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown JaxThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority is discussing a development combining housing, retail and a grocery store.…By Will Brown
October 31, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to DowntownDowntown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…By Ennis Davis
October 26, 2023Downtown Jax is finally starting to growAlthough problems remain, a new report paints a rosy picture of new homes, hotels and businesses in Downtown Jacksonville.…By Dan Scanlan
September 29, 2023In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costsDowntown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 20, 2023Gateway Jax launches plans for Downtown development that could reach $2BA $500 million mixed-used development in Downtown Jacksonville with apartments and a grocery store is Phase 1 of a project…By Monty Zickuhr - Jacksonville Daily Record