News & Updates

The Story of

Pearl Square

Follow the latest announcements, openings, construction milestones, events, and stories shaping Jacksonville’s newest neighborhood.

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Announcements
July 22, 2026

Gateway Jax Announces Nearly 10,000 Square Feet of New Retail Leases at Pearl Square, Set to be Downtown Jacksonville’s Most Prominent Mixed-Use Destination 

With openings beginning this year, a curated mix of casual dining and wellness concepts offers an early look at Pearl Square’s evolving retail district
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Press
July 9, 2026

Pearl Square: First apartments ready soon, Publix demo plans and more

Downtown Jacksonville's most ambitious development in decades is accelerating.
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The Florida Times-Union
Press
May 1, 2026

Pearl Square Featured in Cover Story for Arbus Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Issue

“Jax Rising,” spotlights the projects, public spaces, and civic momentum shaping Downtown Jacksonville’s future.
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Arbus
Announcements
April 9, 2026

Hotel Merrydelle Announced as Pearl Square's Boutique Hospitality Anchor

The Jacksonville Business Journal announced plans for Hotel Merrydelle inside Downtown Jacksonville’s historic Ambassador Hotel.
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Jacksonville Business Journal
Press
February 5, 2026

Pearl Square Featured on 'This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition'

CEO Bryan Moll joins News4JAX to discuss the massive $2 billion investment into Downtown Jacksonville and what it means for the city’s heart.
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News4Jax
Construction Updates
January 21, 2026

Groundbreaking at 721 N. Pearl Street

Gateway Jax is transforming iconic parking garage into a street-level retail destination along Beaver Street.
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Jacksonville Daily Record
Announcements
September 3, 2025

Publix Announced as Grocery Anchor

Pearl Square is bringing a full service grocer to Downtown Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville Business Journal
Construction Updates
May 29, 2025

425 Beaver Street (N4) Breaks Ground

Pearl Square continues its development, with N4 now under construction.
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Jacksonville Business Journal
Announcements
March 18, 2025

Historic Ambassador Joins Pearl Square

Gateway Jax and Indigo Road Hospitality Group have partnered to revitalize the historic Ambassador Hotel.
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Jacksonville Daily Record
Art & Culture
October 17, 2024

Local Artists Complete New Murals Along Beaver Street

Local artist murals, organized through Art Republic, give new life to Beaver Street.
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Instagram
Construction Updates
October 16, 2024

515 N. Pearl Street (N11) Has Broken Ground

The development of Pearl Square has begun with the ground breaking for 515 N. Pearl Street (N11).
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Jacksonville Daily Record
Jacksonville
August 13, 2024

City Council Grants Final Approval

Jacksonville City Council granted final approval on the $99M incentives package for Pearl Square’s Phase I development.
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Jacksonville Daily Record

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