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CORE EYESORE ‘MODERN DAY CENTRAL PARK’ STILL A DREAM 220 RIVERSIDE AVE. BY MIKE CLARK “What were they thinking?” That statement comes up often about Downtown. It applies to Unity Plaza in Brooklyn, which was designed to be iconic, boldly inspired by Bryant Park in Manhattan and Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Ore. And now it’s one of Jacksonville’s iconic failures. We don’t need any more eyesores Downtown. Unity Plaza contains just about all of Downtown’s shortcomings in one small space at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Forest Street. There is inadequate parking. There is hardly any shade with non-native palm trees. And all the concrete is more fitting for a parking garage than a welcoming gathering place. Its retail businesses have gradually disappeared so that its sales price was dropped from $4.5 million to $3.5 million, reported the Jacksonville Business Journal. The plaza is separate from the residential space at 220 Riverside, which has been a spectacular success. Compare Unity Plaza to its two inspirations. Bryant Park has lush gardens, free activities and world-class restaurants. It’s visited by more PHOTO: BOB SELF Spot a Downtown eyesore and want to know why it’s there or when it will be improved? Submit suggestions to: frankmdenton@gmail.com. 56 J MAGAZINE | SUMMER <strong>2019</strong>
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