The Northbank Riverfront Park project is a prominent destination

The project scope includes repairing and weatherproofing the 21,000sf, two-story building’s exterior and renovating and expanding the student activity and guidance areas. The 14,500sf first floor was renovated and expanded to house the college’s main indoor student recreation area, plus a small cafeteria, guidance office suite, and public-use computer labs. The second floor was completely renovated to house the Registrar’s offices to meet new program needs. Work included upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications systems, too.

We performed master planning, project budgeting, design, and construction administration for downtown Jacksonville’s Northbank Riverfront Park, which runs two miles along the St. Johns River. It included a pedestrian link between the Riverwalk and Riverside Park to the north. The park features a destination point – Artist’s Square – an event venue hosting thousands of people each weekend since 2009 at the highly successful Riverside Arts Market. Improvements included:

• Pedestrian paths
• Landscaping
• Parking areas
• Reconstruction of retention ponds as water features
• Areas for pedestrian scale 
• A monumental public art display

The linear park utilizes CPTED concepts throughout. The Police Stop Station is strategically located for the greatest number of contacts and visual connection, enhancing the park while providing Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office facilities.