What happened to the Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville Florida?

What happened to the Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville Florida?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Perkins & Will landed on top of the design competition for Riverfront Plaza, a new downtown park that will go where the Jacksonville Landing was demolished on the riverfront.

What is the Landing in Jacksonville called now?

Riverfront Plaza
On January 20, 2021, the DIA released a Request for Proposal for the selection of qualified design firms and their consultants, who would participate in a design competition for the development of a vibrant and iconic public space on the premier waterfront site in Downtown Jacksonville now dubbed Riverfront Plaza.

Why was Jacksonville Landing demolished?

The Jacksonville Landing could be torn down in six months because a majority of City Council members have gone on record this week in favor of an $18 million package to buy out the Landing’s owner and demolish the downtown mall in a clean break from the past on the riverfront site.

Why did they close Jacksonville Landing?

The Landing wasn’t officially fully closed until after July 4, because it was the primary viewing spot for the downtown Independence Day fireworks. On August 5, 2019, it was reported that D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Inc, the company hired to demolish the Landing, would erect fences so that demolition work could begin.

What is being built at the Jacksonville Landing?

Plans for an iconic “Jax” sculpture by the artist Jefrë could change. City officials finalized a $1.7 million contract with firm Perkins & Will to complete designs for a public riverfront park Downtown at the former Jacksonville Landing site. The order, signed Dec.

When was the Jacksonville Landing built?

1987
It was built by the Rouse Company for $37.5 million, opened in 1987, and officially closed after the 4th of July festivities in 2019. Demolition began about October 8, 2019….Jacksonville Landing.