Overview
- Mayor Keith James told a city commission meeting the project is on hold while the city hosts listening sessions to show the waterfront plans.
- The step follows community concern that the concept would remove parts of Flagler Drive and push traffic deeper into downtown.
- After E.R. Bradley’s owners said the city raised eminent domain in talks, James said the city is not considering taking any property.
- James said he explored private gifts for the park, citing up to $50 million, while coverage has reported a $30 million offer from developer Stephen Ross.
- James said revised designs now keep current businesses in place, while the E.R. Bradley’s owner disputes any $35 million relocation offer and nearby restaurateurs fear losing staff and customers.