Category: Development - boom jackson

One Lake, Few Alternatives: A Primer

3/5/2020

by Nick Judin

Last month’s flood joins the catastrophes of 1979 and 1983 as one of the largest floods in Jackson’s history, although smaller than both of the earlier ones. Residents, officials and developers alike are clamoring for a permanent solution to the problem of flooding. Photo by Nick Judin

No torrential rains accompanied the Jackson flood of 2020, no howling winds or crackling thunder. In between the soccer field and the Mississippi Basketball and Athletics building on Westbrook Road, the day was nearly serene, crisp and sunny. The road's descent into floodwaters from the overflowing Pearl River was calm, but absolute. A webwork of waterways lay beyond, inundating homes, parks and community buildings.

A New Workforce Café, and Lots of Renovations

9/20/2019

by Dustin Cardon

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration will raze the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel. Photo by Imani Khayyam

MDFA Purchases Sun-n-Sand

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration in July purchased the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel on Lamar Street and the Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on West Street, both historic landmarks located in downtown Jackson. The Mississippi Business Journal reported that MDFA paid a total of $2.3 million for the two buildings.

Get Fit, Eat Grilled Cheese, More

5/17/2019

by Dustin Cardon

Once completed, the 15,000-square-foot Midtown Depot will feature a grilled-cheese restaurant, craft-beer bar, a stage, art galleries and more. Photo courtesy ELSEWorks

Something is always happening in Jackson, so each issue of BOOM updates you on some of the new developments in the Jackson metro area. Here are some of the recent ones.

Exploring Religion, Plurality, Coexistence at IMMC

5/17/2019

by Amber Helsel

Okolo Rashid says the International Museum of Muslim Culture’s newest exhibit explores Muhammad, not just as a prophet but also as a head-of-state. Photo courtesy IMMC

It's quiet inside the International Museum of Muslim Cultures on a day in May, but a couple of blocks away, its noisier as IMMC renovates a space that will house a new exhibit.

Jackson Rising

12/13/2018

by Dustin Cardon

Operation Shoestring began construction for its renovations on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy Operation Shoestring

Operation Shoestring to Renovate

In November, education nonprofit Operation Shoestring announced that as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration, it would launch the "Rise to the Future" capital campaign to go toward renovations.

Moving Forward in Jackson

9/5/2018

by Dustin Cardon

The City of Jackson’s planning and development department will debut its parklet on Congress Street, which will have outdoor furniture, bike racks and more, on Sept. 21. Photo by Jackson Department of Planning and Development

Development often happens in fits and starts in Jackson, but fall 2018 should see a lot of bulldozers and hard hats around town.

A Busy Summer Leads to a Booming Fall

8/30/2017

by Dustin Cardon

The interior of the newly opened Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson features decor such as replicas of famous guitars. It also has a wine bar and a spa. Photo courtesy Imani Khayyam

The Fondren Set to Begin Construction

The Fondren, a 100-room boutique hotel on the corner of Hartfield and State Streets that developers Duvall Decker Architects, CDA Hospitality and Eldon Development first unveiled in 2014, is on track to officially begin construction in fall 2017.

Moving Up in the Capital City

6/5/2017

by Dustin Cardon

The Westin Jackson hotel is the latest addition to Jackson’s skyline. Photo courtesy Imani Khayyam

Westin and Its Wine Bar

When the Westin Jackson hotel (407 S. Congress St.) opens near Thalia Mara Hall and the federal courthouse in August 2017, it will bring Estelle Wine Bar & Bistro with it. The restaurant aims to be a cafe bar by day and an upscale hotspot at night, featuring American dishes with European influences.