Latest breakdown in Laura Street Trio talks sparks friction between Deegan, Council VP Carrico

The Special Committee on the Future of Downtown is set to meet Nov. 25 to discuss deal terms and work toward a resolution.


  • By Ric Anderson
  • | 12:10 a.m. November 14, 2024
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The Laura Street Trio of historic buildings at Forsyth and Laura streets in Downtown Jacksonville are shown Nov. 11, 2024.
The Laura Street Trio of historic buildings at Forsyth and Laura streets in Downtown Jacksonville are shown Nov. 11, 2024.
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The latest breakdown in negotiations over resurrection of Jacksonville’s Laura Street Trio of historic buildings has prompted criticism of Mayor Donna Deegan’s office from the chair of the City Council Special Committee on the Future of Downtown.

In a related statement, the lead developer of the proposed adaptive reuse of the long-vacant buildings said it was cutting out the mayor’s administration from discussions on the building and will work directly with Council on a redevelopment agreement to get the project moving.

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