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KK
January 20, 2007, 08:20:54 PM
Outback, Carrabas, et al. are first class? Really? Since when. They are chains serving the same ol' same ol'.
JOHN RUSSELL
January 25, 2007, 06:49:15 PM
It is unfortunate that the developers did not hold fast with their original idea of completing a full mall. I agree whole heartedly with the other commenter, that Jacksonville developers as well as city planners need to re-evaluate their development ideas concerning growth in our city. Jacksonville is trying to be known as an "International" city, however they lack a fully functioning mall complete with upscale stores in the immediate area. I think the reason for this is faulty rationale and inadequate reasoning on the undeserved stigma that some may have with the northside. In that faulty reasoning these individuals may feel that the northside's residents would not be able to support the economic patronage needed to sustain the new complex. The problem with that rationale is that not only will the mall draw all of the northsides underserved residents for retail, it will draw the underserved areas of neighboring south Georgia, as well as the 24 hour needs of the internationl airport travellers. I think they made a mistake not following their original formula of an upscale full scale mall. Hopefully the developers make an improvement by bringing in more upscale restaurants, retailers, and hotels.
This of course could have been intentional as a direct attempt to draw all visitors to the new town center on the southside, instead of having a place to service their needs nearby, which of course is unfortunate, because to truly be an international city, Jacksonville must make a better effort of providing upscale retail and entertainment in all areas to encourage diversity as well as a rich balanced economy. This is an action that truly helps to evolve Jacksonville into an International city.
prissy
February 16, 2007, 07:14:31 AM
Stop all the complaining. What people now need to do is to make sure that they shop at the stores that are now in the new mall and more will come. I grew up in Jacksonville on the Norhtside and recently purchased a house on the Northside.
Jacksonville is a world class city, I've lived in the Metro DC area for eleven years and believe me there are no malls in areas that are mostly black their either. jacksonville is no different from anywhere else.
The important thing is to spend your money where you live and you will see things change. If you want to shop at Dillards and Belks just shop online, it may take a while but it will make a diference.
When you are flying you don't have time for major shopping. Malls are not very close to airports for safety reasons. You don't know the meaning to international. Do your research first.
Jon D
February 25, 2007, 12:43:33 AM
I've lived on the northside for a few years now. I think its about time we got some kind of entertainment going on. You've always had to drive to the southside, or orange park to do anything exciting. Slowly but surely the northside will attract middle class residents, and then some upper class residence.
Not to mention it's helping the people on the northside with jobs. We wouldnt have to drive as far with gas prices the way they are now-a-days.
I work there now at the panera bread, and I'm soon to get a second job over there.
Melody Dyal
March 02, 2007, 05:11:54 PM
I have lived in the "Northwest Quadrant" for twenty years now and am very happy to have somewhere to shop that bespeaks of middle-class residents. Does anyone know if they plan on having a bookstore at The Marketplace? I wish there were more department stores, but I plan on supporting those stores that are there and continue to drive to Orange Park for the others. Perhaps they'll come at later date.
William Russ
March 05, 2007, 10:55:31 AM
I just read that "Duval County issued building permits in November 2006 and January to build a 81,500-square-foot store at River City Marketplace." Now THAT's a big time draw!! Jacksonville has TONS of hunting and fishing enthusiasts and this is like mecca for them...er...us.
For anyone not familiar with the chain, it's similar to Bass Pro Shops, or Cabella's. There's only one other GM in Florida right now, down in Lake Mary (near Orlando), but they're supposedly opening another one soon near the St. Augustine Outlet Mall.
Considering all of the "bubbas" in this town, it's sorely lacking in shops catering to outdoorsmen. I live near the beach, but I'll definitely drive to the RCM to shop at Gander Mountain.
Edna
April 27, 2007, 10:52:53 AM
It sure would be nice to have a Cheesecake Factory on the Northside of Jacksonville.
Jeff in Yulee
May 03, 2007, 11:25:39 AM
I read in a article a while back that the developer was having a hard time attracting a department store like Belks or Kohls because of the Walmart anchor.
They just didn't want to associate or try to compete.
Another reason why I don't shop at Walmart. They cheapen and ruin communities.
Hope you w/t Walmart shoppers enjoy! Like you don't enough Walmarts in Jacksonville already.
I do like to go to Rivercity for Panera, Office Max, and Old Navy though.
Michael-Lee
May 03, 2007, 11:59:10 AM
Kohls built a store right next to Wal Mart on Atlantic Blvd, so I see no reason why that would stop them. Look for Bealls and Stein Marts at this development. Belks is another story.
T watley
May 11, 2007, 11:51:28 PM
I believe that the River City Marketplace is just the catalist needed to draw skeptical companies to the Northside of Jacksonville. I support Wal-Mart because they value me and my hard earned money. Don't degrade Wal-mart because they are an aggressive company that researches their market and know the value of every consumer. Fault those corporations that don't see the value in your "green" because the northside is "black" (although the Northside is one of the more diverse communities in the city)I would love to see a department store such as Macy's make that leap of faith and move into RCMP instead of SJTC. We drive cars now...as Northside residents had to commute previously to the other sides of town to shop ..let's make the residents of the other sides of jacksonville have to discover what the "New Northside" has to offer. Jacksonville is on its way to out shining Atlanta...lets do it right and do it BIG!
gs
June 04, 2007, 07:27:54 AM
I really enjoy the new RCMP, I too would love to see a nice Bookstore, and a couple of the Upscale eateries, but I'm very happy with the progress made thusfar. GM will be a welcome addition to the area and should draw other big names too.
ck
June 11, 2007, 01:00:03 AM
Live in southern GA. Shopped the RCMP for the first time with my husband. Went to Kirkland's (my favorite store) and one of the shoe stores (can't recall the name) At both stores the sales people were the nicest, most helpful and most pleasant people that we've ever encountered while shopping. Hope all the shops have similiar employees.
Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs would be great restaurants to have at RCMP!!
Gypsy
June 14, 2007, 02:26:27 AM
After 22 years of being away from Jacksonville, I am looking forward to coming back home to the Oceanway community and all of it's growth. I have recently been checking up with the "What's New To Me" development and I am very excited for those in the Northside communities, as well as for those of us returning after so many years. I know that there has been a lot of changes over the years, but it is still Oceanway
I have no way of knowing at this time what is in the new RCMP, not moving back home (from Alabama) untill early July, but from what I have read it seems like it is going to be interesting, to say the least.
Country Girl
June 18, 2007, 03:07:29 PM
Stop building. Stop building up the Oceanway community. I've lived in Oceanway my entire life. My family has resided on Starratt Road for 60+ years. We once had a little quaint community- everyone literally knew everyone. It was safe to walk to your neighbors and ask to borrow a stick of butter; about 7 years ago it all came to a screetching hault. This new shopping center along with all of the new subdivisions has turned our little quiet country community into the next closest thing to the GHETTO. It is not safe to walk to your neighbors, you can't even cross the street because of all the heavy, speeding traffic. You cannot even go to the grocery store without having a rude run in with someone new to our community--having lived hear close to 30 years it is apparent who is new to the community and who is not. This was not the case in Oceanway, home I grew up in. An elderly friend of my family (who has resided in Oceanway for 55 years), went to the "NEW HOLLYWOOD theatre" and had her car stolen- absolute shame. What a crime this new creation has caused to our family-friendly community- it's not a safe area. The new building in Oceanway is an absolute disgrace to our Oceanway Community and the City of Jacksonville; It has absolutely brought the rudest, crudest, cruelest and most arrogant individuals to our quiet, peaceful community of Oceanway and ruined the best thing Jacksonville EVER had.
JJ
June 19, 2007, 11:03:56 AM
I know what would be a perfect fit for the River City Marketplace: Steve & Barry's.
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