{"id":126649,"date":"2026-01-21T17:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/126649\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:49:10","slug":"gateway-jax-announces-groundbreaking-of-pearl-square-retail-corridor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/126649\/","title":{"rendered":"Gateway Jax announces groundbreaking of &#8216;Pearl Square Retail Corridor&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pearl Street Garage, located at 721 N. Pearl St., is set to be converted into a &#8220;vibrant, multi-use structure,&#8221; featuring retail and restaurant spaces.<\/p>\n<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Renovations are underway in Downtown Jacksonville to &#8220;reactivate the long-dormant shopping experience&#8221; in the area, Gateway Jax, a Jacksonville-based commercial real estate development firm, announced Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Pearl Street Garage, located at 721 N. Pearl St., is set to be converted into a &#8220;vibrant, multi-use structure,&#8221; featuring 16,000 square feet of activated ground-floor retail and restaurant spaces, and serving as a cornerstone for a new pedestrian-friendly shopping corridor along Beaver Street.<\/p>\n<p>Formerly known as the N5 block of Pearl Square, Gateway Jax says the Pearl Street Garage&#8217;s upper floors will be maintained to retain 693 parking spaces, and will receive contemporary upgrades, including new lighting and an exterior elevator. Delivery of the project is anticipated in early 2027.<\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville and the Florida Department of Transportation, Gateway Jax also announced Wednesday that they&#8217;re progressing with plans to upgrade the Beaver Street streetscape. This project includes adding bike lanes, new sidewalks, enhanced materials and upgrading landscaping, according to Gateway Jax.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Reviving the shopping experience in Downtown Jacksonville is a key part of the Pearl Square neighborhood,&#8221; Gateway Jax CEO Bryan Moll said in a release. &#8220;This project, a true public-private partnership, would not have been possible without the support of the City of Jacksonville and its residents. Redeveloping this iconic garage will create true value for the City, with a positive return on investment through additional property and sales taxes, and bring a vibrant, mixed-use community to life in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville: one that balances the pedestrian experience with one-stop parking convenience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The &#8216;Pearl Square Retail Corridor&#8217; is expected to be completed in 2027, Gateway Jax said.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the project,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlsquare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b1f6e1f1-c46d-40c3-92c1-6255b7159b5d_16x9.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b1f6e1f1-c46d-40c3-92c1-6255b7159b5d_1140x641.jpg\"  alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" onload=\"this.style.opacity=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__placeholder\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b2e156ef-97fb-4838-ae06-e4028bd35c1a_16x9.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo__main\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/b2e156ef-97fb-4838-ae06-e4028bd35c1a_1140x641.jpg\"  alt=\"\" style=\"opacity:0\" onload=\"this.style.opacity=1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pearl Street Garage, located at 721 N. 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