The simple reality is there are no developers, particularly with Shad’s resources, who are prepared to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in private capital into downtown Jacksonville.
Jacksonville and its residents win if development and park space are integrated along the waterfront.
During the past few weeks, I’ve had several opportunities to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping to learn more about the Jaguars proposal for the old Shipyards property.
It has been said that the past is a seductive mistress. This is the thought most present in my mind as I listen to the debate surrounding the future of Metropolitan Park and Kids Kampus.
I learned from Mr. Lamping that Baptist Hospital plans to build a world-class orthopedic hospital campus next to the Four Seasons, on Shipyards property. The hospital will attract patients from the world over, wealthy athletes and others.
