Breaking Ground

Southbank Residences

Jacksonville · Residences

Southbank Residences is a $200 million, landmark mixed-use development that broke ground on May 20, 2026 along Jacksonville's St. Johns River — the city's first new luxury high-rise on the downtown riverfront in more than a decade.

Official Website
Last verified Jun 8, 2026
2.7 yrs to delivery
23%
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
05.20.26
Start
Est 02.29
Completion
395
Units
25
Floors
Scroll for details
The story so far
Broke groundMay 20, 2026
oftmw.com
Expected openingFeb 2029est.
Milestones are dated to when they actually happened and linked to their source. This record fills in over time as TMW tracks the project.
About the project

Southbank Residences is a $200 million, landmark mixed-use development that broke ground on May 20, 2026 along Jacksonville's St. Johns River — the city's first new luxury high-rise on the downtown riverfront in more than a decade. Developed by Related Group and designed by internationally acclaimed architect Carlos Ott (Paris's Opéra Bastille), with MSA Architects as record architect and interiors by ID & Design International, the project delivers 395 rental residences across two connected towers: the 25-story Icon Southbank and the eight-story Manor Southbank. The development is anchored by a 4,500-square-foot waterfront restaurant activating the Riverwalk and Friendship Park, a 29-slip marina, a public boat ramp, and 601 structured parking spaces. Resort-style amenities include a spa and wellness center with cold plunge and saunas, a waterfront pool, speakeasy, library, golf simulator, private theater, fitness center, sky lounge, and a penthouse-reserved rooftop clubroom and terrace. Residents have direct access to the 1.25-mile Southbank Riverwalk. Rents start at $2,000/month for a studio to over $7,000 for a three-bedroom. Completion is expected in 2028–29. 25

Coverage on TMW 1