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The Riverfront Plaza restaurant would be situated on the banks of the St. Johns River.
February 22, 2024

Waterfront restaurant approved over objections

Some residents fear the restaurant at the new Riverfront Plaza could be susceptible to flooding.…

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The Laura Street Trio at Forsyth and Laura streets Downtown.
December 22, 2023

New review sought on Laura Street Trio incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority now wants to weigh in on a new, more expensive deal for the redevelopment project.…

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The historic Laura Street Trio redevelopment includes apartments, a hotel and restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 12, 2023

Laura Street Trio deal includes $22 million city loan guarantee

The Laura Street Trio project would include apartments, a hotel and a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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One Riverside is under construction at the former Florida Times-Union campus along the St. Johns River. The development includes apartments, retail and a Whole Foods Market. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
September 29, 2023

In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costs

Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is…

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The Greenleaf & Crosby Building is the former home of Jacobs Jewelers, which closed in March 2023. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 17, 2023

$4.97 million loan approved for Greenleaf & Crosby Building

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority approved a forgivable loan package to finance improvements at the historic landmark.…