70 story hotel/condo tower proposed

[derrickskugler]

Welcome to the world of relevence? Could you possibly be any more condescending?

What's wrong with Jacksonville comparing itself to Miami? Nothing. Why does it bother you?

Settle down, brother.

[Urban_Legend]

No, I understand where 95-souf is coming from. He didn't seem condescending to me.... I think Jax and Miami are like apples to oranges. Different development environments, there really is no need to compare.

[95-Souf]

No, I understand where 95-souf is coming from. He didn't seem condescending to me.... I think Jax and Miami are like apples to oranges. Different development environments, there really is no need to compare.

Thank you, Urban Legend..... Couldnt have said it better.

Although there is one thing I can say for certain no matter where in Florida you live,.. The housing boom is slowing a bit and we ALL need to cross our fingers untill all of these "High-rises" are Approved, Constructed, and Completed before we end up with a bunch of stale proposed 70 and 80 story buildings that never were built....

[copperfiend]

Is there a map that shows exactly where it would be located? I go down Bay Street for Jags games and to the arena, so I know the area. Anybody know?

[vladittude0583]

When are they supposed to have the proposed design for this project?

I know that the land has already been bought, but when are they going to release some details/renderings of the building?

[BHCav]

Where does this project stand? Has anything been finalized?

[asonj23]

Here is an idea of what it will look like on the skyline. I've been working on modeling it in Google Earth

I know the coloring is off but the scale should be pretty close.

[BHCav]

Cool. It will look a lot better when the surrounding projects and completed as well.

[asonj23]

Definitely. The Shipyards will help to frame it in nicely.

Also, don't let my modeling decieve you. There are tons of buildings left to model, not to mention the Hart Expressway running right next to it, so it won't stick out quite as bad as you're seeing.

[AuLukey]

Here is an idea of what it will look like on the skyline. I've been working on modeling it in Google Earth

I know the coloring is off but the scale should be pretty close.

Nice job on those renderings, we could sure use you over in the Charlotte forum.

[asonj23]

Heh, I have my hand full with all that's going on in Jax!

You should try it yourself, its all free. Just download Google Earth and then download Google SketchUp (I think its beta).

The software is pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it.

[south park county]

I tried it but I cant figure out how to put a building where I want it. I tried to model a Tallahassee building in the proper location, but it ended up in a mountain range in Utah. Any suggestions?

[asonj23]

I'm assuming you're using SketchUp to model your buildings. If so, there is an icon called "Get Current View". Its a blue ball with an orange arrow pointing to the left.

First step: Open Google Earth and zoom to the area where you want to place your building

Second step: Open Sketchup and click the "Get Current View" icon described above and an image will appear in black and white.

Thrid step: Draw your building or copy in one that you've already drawn. Once your building is done, click the icon to the right of the "Get Current View" icon called "Place Model". This will place your building in the exact spot you drew it.

Hopefully that helps.

[south park county]

Thank you. I may never have figured it out otherwise. It really needs a manual or something more useful than the help tool. Again thank you.