Berkman II Plaza demolition: Eyesore in downtown Jacksonville to finally come down

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. — Crews are on the ground at the Berkman II plaza, located in downtown Jacksonville, in preparation for a demolition this week.

The building has sat in disrepair for close to 15 years.

Action News Jax Sky Vision Drone flew over it to get a better look at the work being done in preparations to tear the building down.

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The building was in legal limbo after a construction worker died in a site accident in 2007.

The plan is to turn the property into townhomes and retail space.

Action News Jax’s Bridgette Matter is asking the city the expected timeline on when the project should be completed.

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