• Downtown Development Legislation

Special Committee on the Future of Downtown · 2026-05-11 · agenda_item

The City of Jacksonville is reviewing proposals for a new restaurant at Riverfront Plaza. The Atlas Group, based in Baltimore, received the highest score for their proposal. This project is currently under review by the DIA Board and is planned for consideration on May 20th. The redevelopment of the Ambassador Hotel into the Merrydelle boutique hotel is also under review, with an upcoming request for $10.1 million in funding. These projects represent potential opportunities for site preparation, construction, and various trade services. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to engage early to understand the project details as plans develop, before bids and permits are finalized.

regulatory fees

2026-383

DPRP request

10.1 million

estimated ROI

1.82

incentive funding for N7 (Publix) project

28.5 million

incentive funding for Baptist

8 million

incentive funding for Merrydelle Hotels

10.1 million

event rates

10

event rates

20

flat night and weekend rate

5

bill

2026-377