Building Up Jax: Southgate Plaza to be redeveloped as apartments

Building Up Jax is a weekly article series, posted each Saturday morning, that provides you with the latest updates on development and construction in the greater Jacksonville area.

Southgate Plaza to be replaced by apartments

Plans were submitted for the redevelopment of Southgate Plaza shopping center as a multifamily project. The plans, submitted by Chance Beach Owner LLC, depict three four-story apartment buildings, as well as a pool and open recreation space, on the property, located at Beach Blvd. and Schumacher Ave.

The project would consist of 295 units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, as well as 48,937 square feet of recreation space.

The Yard Milkshare Bar to Town Center area

The Yard Milkshake Bar received a permit for build-out at 4906 Town Center Pkwy. near St. Johns Town Center.

It will be the first Jacksonville-area location for the company, which has over a dozen locations nationwide. It will take the place of Yogurt Mountain.

Noted projects

Love’s Travel Stop submitted plans for the construction for a 10,000-square-foot convenience store, truck stop, and gas station at Imeson and Pritchard Rd.
AutoNation USA submitted plans for a new dealership building at Atlantic Blvd. and Abess Blvd.
Anejo Mexican Restaurant and Premier Martial Arts received a permit for build-out within Nocatee Town Center.
Bowden Eye Associates received a permit for build-out within The Forum at Greenbriar.
121 Financial Credit Union received a permit for build-out at 11112 San Jose Blvd.
The Jaguars received multiple permits in relation to their planned sports performance center at 1270 Beaver St. E.
A permit was issued for the first phase of demolition of the former Times-Union building at 1 Riverside Ave.
Indulgence Southern Bistro received a permit for build-out at 315 Forsyth St. W.