Construction at Riverfront Plaza will start June 5, according to a city spokesperson, with redesigning the street in front of the green space.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Long-awaited development at downtown Jacksonville’s prime riverfront location is just weeks away from beginning, according a City of Jacksonville spokesperson.
The spokesperson says construction at Riverfront Plaza will start June 5 with redesigning Independent Drive, the street in front of the green space. Ideas and plans for what form the space will take has been deliberated since the Landing was torn down by the city in 2020.
A zumba event is the last event scheduled at Riverfront Plaza before construction. The site has been home to many festivals and events. The city spokesperson says they’re looking for alternate locations for those while construction is taking place.
“It’s gonna be everything for the city,” said Kristen Dureaux, board member with the new nonprofit Riverfront Parks …