(03-01-2020, 09:29 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(03-01-2020, 09:23 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote: It's commonplace in places that aren't Jacksonville. Here? Not gonna happen.

There's no real reason it can't though. 

The FBC grip/influence is fading, there is rapid real estate development happening 3.5 miles from the stadium in the "Brooklyn" area, and an NFL owner is running multiple proposals through city hall to develop the area around the stadium.  

I think it merely requires investors with vision and the fortitude to sack up to the opportunity.

There are very valid reasons why it can't, not the least of which is what the current buildout of the area consists of.


3.5 miles is way too far to generate cross-traffic.  Development in the "Brooklyn" area isn't of any benefit, it's probably more of a detriment as it will generate competing properties.
The fact that a potential developer is an NFL owner is of no significance without a guarantee the team will remain long term, which is not forthcoming.

Vision and fortitude are great, but ultimately it comes down to numbers.  I, for one, simply don't see it as a viable plan.

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