Southbank renovations hit by a stumbling block
Renovation plans for the Southbank are underway. 42 acres of riverfront property, which used to be the JEA Southside Generating Station, could soon be turned into condos, office and retail space – if the developer is able to get the project started.
Cowford Riverfront LLC and Case Pomeroy Properties wants to build 2000 condos & townhomes as well as a hotel, office space, retail space and a marina. There would even be 10 acres of open space left.
But the deal, after four years of planning, is not certain. A school board has not yet allowed the building of an access road through their property. That and a rezoning application may slow things down even more. But everyone is hopeful that all problems can be ironed out and construction could begin next year.
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