{"id":334326,"date":"2026-07-09T13:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/334326\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:30:27","slug":"on-the-horizon-projects-taking-shape-in-northeast-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/334326\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Horizon: Projects taking shape in Northeast Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before construction can begin, development starts with architectural renderings, offering a vision of what the project could become. Here are some of the projects shared by architecture firms that could reshape the landscape and skyline of Northeast Florida.<\/p>\n

Hans G. Tanzler Jr. marina and harbormaster house<\/p>\n

Pond & Co.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 600<\/p>\n

pondco.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-543-0400<\/p>\n

The project: Permits for the project, named for Jacksonville\u2019s mayor from 1967 to 1979, show a 2,000-square-foot harbormaster building, boat lift and a 39-slip marina in an inlet bordered by Market and Liberty streets and the vacant site where the Duval County Courthouse was demolished in 2018.<\/p>\n

Where: 113 S. Market St.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Marine Fire Station 39 along the St. Johns River.<\/p>\n

LS3PMarine Fire Station 39<\/p>\n

LS3P<\/p>\n

1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 1100<\/p>\n

ls3p.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-241-9997<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0The two-story, 12,800-square-foot municipal fire station along the St. Johns River near EverBank Stadium provides three apparatus bays and living accommodations for 12 Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel. The station will serve Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Where: 115 Festival Park Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The six-story 655 Pearl development in Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

BDG Architects655 Pearl<\/p>\n

Morris Adjmi Architects (design architect)<\/p>\n

60 Broad St., 32nd floor, New York City<\/p>\n

ma.com<\/a>\u00a0| 212-982-2020<\/p>\n

BDG Architects (architect of record)<\/p>\n

100 N. Laura St., Suite 801<\/p>\n

bdgllp.com\u00a0<\/a>| 904-640-1309<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0A six-story building with about 100,000 square feet of office space and 25,000 square feet of retail in Downtown Jacksonville. Part of Gateway Jax\u2019s Pearl Square development, the project is scheduled to break ground in 2027 with completion in 2028.<\/p>\n

Where: 655 Pearl St.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A rendering of a Jacksonville International Airport development providing a gateway for international general aviation arrivals.<\/p>\n

Pond & Co.Jacksonville International Airprort – General Aviation\/Federal Inspection Services\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pond & Co.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 600<\/p>\n

pondco.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-543-0400<\/p>\n

The project: The improvement enhances U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations with relocated federal inspection services, providing a gateway for international general aviation arrivals at the airport.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a02400 Yankee Clipper Drive<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A rendering of the Gateway Jax ‘lighthouse’ garage.<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignGateway Jax ‘lighthouse’ garage<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a>\u00a0| 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0This adaptive reuse project replaces two levels of the five-story \u201clighthouse\u201d parking garage in Downtown Jacksonville with double-height retail and restaurant spaces. The project is part of Gateway Jax\u2019s more than $750 million Pearl Square development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where: 721 N. Pearl St.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The 24 Cathedral development in St. Augustine.<\/p>\n

Fisher | Koppenhafer Architecture and Interior Design24 Cathedral<\/p>\n

Fisher | Koppenhafer Architecture and Interior Design<\/p>\n

9104 Cypress Green Drive<\/p>\n

fkaid.com\u00a0<\/a>| 904-367-0077<\/p>\n

The project: This adaptive reuse of the nearly 100-year-old Treasury Building in St. Augustine will transform the structure and an underutilized surface parking lot into a luxury boutique hotel with about 100 rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where: 24 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Dune House Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach.<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignDune House Hotel & Spa<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design and Islyn Studio<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a> | 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project: Dune House is a newly renovated 193-room waterfront hotel with modernized bars, restaurants, retail spaces, a conference center and a spa. It is the former One Ocean Resort & Spa. Bold Line Design collaborated with Sage Hospitality, Islyn Studio and New South Construction to reimagine the Atlantic Beach property.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Amelia Concourse Retail development in Yulee.<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignAmelia Concourse Retail<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a>\u00a0| 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0This mixed-use project in Yulee creates an activity center anchored by a liquor store, bar, restaurant, cigar bar and office space.<\/p>\n

Where: 95774 Amelia Concourse, Yulee<\/p>\n

\"Home2<\/p>\n

Home2 Suites at The Fountains at St. Johns.<\/p>\n

Cross Regions Real EstateHome2 Suite at The Fountains at St. Johns<\/p>\n

Cross Regions Real Estate (developer)<\/p>\n

1205 Monument Road, Suite 200<\/p>\n

crossregions.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-242-6555<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0A four-story, 137-room, 81,858-square-foot Home2 Suites hotel east of Interstate 95 and north of County Road 210, the first project in the Fountains East phase of the mixed-use Fountains at St. Johns development. Cerris Builders of Jacksonville is the contractor on the $18.7 million project, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.<\/p>\n

Where: 55 Selina Way, Saint Johns<\/p>\n

\"Island<\/p>\n

Island Park medical office and retail space in Fernandina Beach.<\/p>\n

Cross Regions Real EstateIsland Park<\/p>\n

Cross Regions Real Estate (developer)<\/p>\n

1205 Monument Road, Suite \u00a0200<\/p>\n

crossregions.com\u00a0<\/a>| 904-242-6555<\/p>\n

Don Scott Fraser (architect)<\/p>\n

P.O. Box 555, Middleburg<\/p>\n

donscottfraser.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-571-2373<\/p>\n

The project: This two- to three-phase development comprises 44,500 square feet of medical office and retail space on 3.89 acres. Plans for the first phase, which is under civil plan review with the city of Fernandina Beach, includes a one-story, 12,392-square-foot building.<\/p>\n

Where: 1412 Nectarine St., Fernandina Beach<\/p>\n

\"Dream<\/p>\n

Dream World Golf in St. Augustine<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignDream World Golf<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design & Islyn Studio<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a> | 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project: This 55-and-older multifamily community includes 206 residential units, a clubhouse, fitness center, pool deck and covered pavilion.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0165 Dream World Drive St., St. Augustine<\/p>\n

\"Jacksonville<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Golf and Country Club<\/p>\n

ELM | Ervin Lovett MillerJacksonville Golf and Country Club \u00a0<\/p>\n

ELM | Ervin Lovett Miller<\/p>\n

1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 1818<\/p>\n

elmplan.com\u00a0<\/a>| 904-296-8066<\/p>\n

The project: A new aquatic complex, two-story full-service wellness and fitness center, and a casual bar and grill are the main elements of the project, which is designed to redefine how members and their families spend time at the club. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a03985 Hunt Club Road N.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Ridge at EverRange townhome community<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignThe Ridge at EverRange<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design & Islyn Studio<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a> | 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0A luxury townhome community featuring three choices of floor plans, designed to give each residence a distinct identity complemented by open-concept living and premium finishes.<\/p>\n

Where: 13043 Rustic Ridge Drive<\/p>\n

\"St.<\/p>\n

St. Johns Avenue in Palatka<\/p>\n

2420 architecture+designSt. Johns Avenue\u00a0<\/p>\n

2420 architecture+design<\/p>\n

4235 Marsh Landing Blvd., Jacksonville Beach<\/p>\n

2420ad.com<\/a>\u00a0| 206-250-4282<\/p>\n

The project: Ground-level restaurant space, a rooftop amenity area with views of the St. Johns River and 42 affordable and market-rate apartments are among elements of this project in Palatka\u2019s downtown core.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where: 607-616 St. Johns Ave., Palatka<\/p>\n

\"Precision<\/p>\n

Precision Performance Training Facility<\/p>\n

kasper architectsPrecision Performance Training Facility<\/p>\n

kasper architects + associates<\/p>\n

500 N. Ocean St.<\/p>\n

kasperarch.com<\/a>\u00a0| 904-683-9201<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0The facility provides space not only for athletes to train, recover and connect, but for coaches, families and recruiters to gather.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Near U.S. 1 at International Golf Parkway in a 20-acre development off Thomas Industrial Way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Clarke, a mixed-use development, in Green Cove Springs.<\/p>\n

2420 architecture+designThe Clarke<\/p>\n

2420 architecture+design<\/p>\n

4235 Marsh Landing Blvd., Jacksonville Beach<\/p>\n

2420ad.com\u00a0<\/a>| 206-250-4282<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0This mixed-use development will include a ground-level restaurant, second-level conferencing and reception area, third-level Prohibition-themed lounge and an open-air pavilion for special events.<\/p>\n

Where: 3305 U.S. 17, Green Cove Springs<\/p>\n

\"Cathedral<\/p>\n

Cathedral Commons in Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

BoldLine DesignCathedral Commons<\/p>\n

Bold Line Design<\/p>\n

12636 San Jose Blvd., Suite 3<\/p>\n

boldline.design<\/a>\u00a0| 904-253-3928<\/p>\n

The project:\u00a0This 120-unit, three-story affordable multifamily development in Downtown Jacksonville is planned on a vacant lot and includes a mix of styles based on designs of nearby buildings. On May 14, the Downtown Development Review Board granted final approval for the project, which was developed by JWB Real Estate Capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where: 527 E. Duval St.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Before construction can begin, development starts with architectural renderings, offering a vision of what the project could become.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":334327,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[116,118,117],"class_list":["post-334326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville-headlines","tag-jacksonville-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=334326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/334327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=334326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=334326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=334326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}