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.

What happened to the landing in Jacksonville?

The city of Jacksonville and the owners of The Jacksonville Landing moved toward ending their all-out legal battle as both sides announced a settlement agreement Wednesday in which the city would pay $15 million to terminate the owner’s long-term lease for city-owned land where the copper-topped mall stands.

Why was the landing torn down?

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.

What are the plans for 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.

Who owns the Jacksonville Landing?

After years of contention and lawsuits, the city took control of the Landing in February 2019 after a $15 million settlement with Sleiman Enterprises Inc.

Is Jacksonville Landing open?

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.

Opening date	June 25, 1987
Closing date	July 5, 2019
Developer	The Rouse Co.
Management	City of Jacksonville
Owner	City of Jacksonville

When was Jacksonville Landing demolished?

July 5, 2019
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.

Address	2 W Independent Drive
Opening date	June 25, 1987
Closing date	July 5, 2019
Developer	The Rouse Co.
Management	City of Jacksonville

How much is Jax sculpture?

between 11-18 million dollars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jax, Lerp, Derp, Lox and Love; you name it, it’s been seen in the stainless-steel sculpture. The Landing site is in for a complete makeover and the talk of the town is the “Jax” sculpture that’s estimated to cost between 11-18 million dollars.

When did the Jacksonville Landing close?

Jacksonville Landing

Opening date	June 25, 1987
Closing date	July 5, 2019
Developer	The Rouse Co.
Management	City of Jacksonville
Owner	City of Jacksonville