DEVELOPMENT

Crews will begin tearing down the Morocco Shrine Center along St. Johns Bluff Road on Wednesday to make way for apartments, shopping and a hotel.

Park development along the St. Johns River downtown is one of the major programs slated for Jacksonville. The city has been talking for years about new parks and changes to old ones like Metropolitan Park.

The former Ford Motor Company plant in Jacksonville is coming down, despite objections of historical preservationists. The plant opened in 1924.

The Downtown Investment Authority is expected to officially sign off on a $35 million plan to bring new high-rise apartments to the former site of The Jacksonville Landing.

It was standing room only Wednesday night as hundreds packaged a church in Fruit Cove, rallying against a proposed apartment and townhome development that would be placed in a predominantly rural neighborhood.

Residents in the Fruit Cove community plan to come together in opposition of a proposal to bring a townhouse and apartment development to the predominantly rural neighborhood along Fruit Cove Road.

Here's a look at some of the projects along Jacksonville's Northbank and Southbank.

The Jacoby Development broke ground Friday morning on the Cumberland Inlet project located in St. Marys, Georgia. The Cumberland Inlet will be a mixed-use development to boost tourism in Camden County.

Negotiations are underway.

Residents of Nassau County flooded a commission meeting Monday night, sharing their objection to a proposed settlement that would bring residential buildings to the south end of Amelia Island.

Nassau County Commissioners could approve 11 85 foot tall residential buildings at the south end of Amelia Island at a county commissioner Monday night.

Nassau County Commissioners could approve 11 85 foot tall residential buildings at the south end of Amelia Island at a county commissioner Monday night.

The Downtown Investment Authority has agreed to start negotiations with a developer to build a multi-million-dollar high-rise on the site of the former Jacksonville Landing.

Celestial Farms, founded in 2000, needs to purchase the land that more than 200 animals call their home by June 29, 2022, or the rescue animals will be relocated.

Another change is in the works for the Old Courthouse site that the city is now calling the “Ford on Bay.”

St. Johns County is one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties, with many residential and commercial development projects underway.

Redu, Belgium, was for decades a destination for book lovers. But now more than half of its bookstores have closed.

Yemeni officials say a senior military commander was killed in clashes between government forces and the Houthi rebels attacking a key central city

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore were both fatally stabbed in north-west London

WHERE WE LIVE | The community’s large homes, laid-back feel and good schools attract families but come at an upscale price.

A white elephant factory in Harvard and a former premier corporate campus in Schaumburg, once owned by Motorola, are both targets for ambitious redevelopment plans outside of Chicago.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Another development proposal by Jaguars owner Shad Khan has hit a complication. Khan wants to replace Metropolitan Park with a hotel and mixed-use property and proposed the Shipyards property as a replacement for the park. But all hope for the mixed-use development is not lost. Under the current proposal, Khan would build a Four Seasons hotel and a mixed-use development, which would include a destination site medical facility, where the park sits along the Northbank. RELATED: Khan envisions Four Seasons for Jacksonville’s Metro Park siteHe would be the sole developer, according to Jaguars President Mark Lamping.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – San Marco is attracting businesses from other parts of town, setting up a new boom in development for the historic neighborhood. Historic San Marco is known for its distinctive shops and boutiques. Historic San Marco is know for its distinctive shops & boutiques. “San Marco is already vibrant and we’re Caribbean fusion and people love our food. It also plans to open its new location by mid-November taking the spot of the former Vino’s Pizza & Grill in San Marco.

10263 Whispering Forest Drive (Sunbeam)Here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 10263 Whispering Forest Drive. (Beauclerc)Here's a 1,760-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 9439 San Jose Blvd. 114 Cherry Tree Court (Holiday Hill)Next, check out this 1,468-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom abode that's located at 114 Cherry Tree Court. 3701 Danforth Drive (Beach Haven)Located at 3701 Danforth Drive, here's a 1,203-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,315/month. This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is car-dependent and is bikeable. According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable and is bikeable. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is car-dependent and isn't particularly bikeable. According to Walk Score, this location isn't very walkable and is bikeable.

(See the complete listing here.) 9576 Stratham Court (Chimney Lakes)Next, there's this three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit situated at 9576 Stratham Court. 7080 Star Rush Drive (Argyle Forest)Here's a 1,636-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 7080 Star Rush Drive that's also going for $1,410/month. The building offers garage parking. 3332 Volley Drive (Arlington Hills)Lastly, located at 3332 Volley Drive, here's a 1,339-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,415/month.

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Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is car-dependent and isn't particularly bikeable. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent and has some bike infrastructure. 7844 Gregory DriveAnd here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 7844 Gregory Drive in Jacksonville Heights, which, at 800 square feet, is going for $640/month. Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable and isn't particularly bikeable. According to Walk Score, the area around this address isn't very walkable and is somewhat bikeable.

A look at local listings in Sans Pareil via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jacksonville neighborhood. 3544 St. Johns Bluff RoadListed at $1,094/month, this 1,131-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 3544 St. Johns Bluff Road. 12652 S. Ashglen DriveThis three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, situated at 12652 S. Ashglen Drive, is listed for $1,595/month. Here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom abode at 12168 Biarritz St., which, at 1,451 square feet, is going for $1,600/month. Additionally, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.) (Take a gander at the complete listing here.) 13100 Broxton Bay Drive (Jacksonville North Estate)Next, check out this 1,387-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 13100 Broxton Bay Drive. 31 W. Adams St. (Downtown Jacksonville)Located at 31 W. Adams St., here's a 1,045-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,385/month. (See the complete listing here.)

So what does an affordable rent on a rental in Mandarin Station look like these days — and what might you get for your money? It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $2,100, compared to ann $850 one-bedroom median for Jacksonville as a whole. A look at local listings in Mandarin Station via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Jacksonville neighborhood. 4263 Losco RoadListed at $895/month, this 600-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 4263 Losco Road, is 57.4% less than the $2,100/month median rent for a one-bedroom in Mandarin Station - Losco. Additionally, if you’re an agent or a broker, read on for real estate marketing ideas to promote your local listing.

12398 Apple Leaf Drive (Sans Pareil)Listed at $1,915/month, this 2,005-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom spot is located at 12398 Apple Leaf Drive. 4786 Mountain Breeze Court South (Beach Haven)Here's a 1,968-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom spot at 4786 Mountain Breeze Court South that's going for $1,975/month. According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is car-dependent and is somewhat bikeable. 7385 Park Village Drive (Baymeadows)Next, check out this 1,371-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence that's located at 7385 Park Village Drive. 9914 Kevin Road (Sunbeam)Located at 9914 Kevin Road, here's a 1,800-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom spot that's also listed for $1,995/month.

(Mandarin)Listed at $1,204/month, this 1,155-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 11247 San Jose Blvd. (Take a look at the complete listing here.) (Take a gander at the complete listing here.) (Check out the complete listing here.) (Check out the complete listing here.)