Regency rebirth: Developer appoints Thomas Duke Architect to lead the design

Blackwater Development renamed Regency Square Mall as The Nexus at Regency.


The former main entrance to Regency Square Mall at 9501 Arlington Expressway. Blackwater Development announced in April 2025 that it bought the more than 76-acre site at northwest Atlantic Boulevard and Monument Road.
The former main entrance to Regency Square Mall at 9501 Arlington Expressway. Blackwater Development announced in April 2025 that it bought the more than 76-acre site at northwest Atlantic Boulevard and Monument Road.
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Blackwater Development announced Aug. 7 that it appointed Thomas Duke Architect as the principal architectural firm for its flagship initiative, the redevelopment of the 58-year-old Regency Square Mall as The Nexus at Regency.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Thomas Duke Architect, PA whose innovative design philosophy and profound knowledge of Northeast Florida’s architectural landscape make them the ideal partner for this ambitious endeavor,” said Blackwater Development owner Rurmell McGee in a news release.

“Their expertise will be essential in crafting a development that embodies our vision to help revitalize the Arlington area.”

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