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PAGE 6, OCTOBER 13, 2008, THE ISLANDER
Jekyll revitalization
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has taken dedicated study, thorough
planning, and a lot of listening,” said
Jones Hooks, executive director of
the JIA. “The Jekyll Island Author
ity Board has set policy that
will protect the character and
natural beauty of the island,
and we feel like this team has
created a plan that Georgians
deserve.”
The JIA has undertaken a
comprehensive revitalization
effort for the island, which
includes approximately $350
million in private sector invest
ment and encompasses several
redevelopment projects.
In addition to the beach
village, projects include
three oceanfront properties:
Jekyll Ocean Oaks, with a
new Hampton Inn & Suites
already under construction,
Canopy Bluff, and the Jekyll
Oceanfront Resort. The exist
ing Jekyll Island Club Hotel
is also spending $4 million on
renovations and the addition of
5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
“There are a lot of moving
parts,” said Hooks. “And we
are pleased that everything is
on track.”
“We are taking the nec
essary steps to balance the
environmental protection of
the island with the need to create a
self-sustaining affordable destination
that will serve Georgians for years to
come,” said Bob Krueger, chairman of
the JIA Board of Directors.
The Beach Village
Linger Longer’s new beach village
plan reflects input provided to the
company and the JIA from websites,
e-mails, phone calls, and individu
als at more than 70 public presenta
tions and forums diming the past 11
months.
Key issues addressed with the new
plan include public and visitor parking,
building locations, ocean views, overall
size and environmental impact.
Jekyll Revitalization by the Numbers
Beach Village
Hotel Rooms - 350
Timeshares -160
Convention Space - 76,000 sq. ft.
Retail Space - 30,000 sq. ft.
For-Sale Lofts - 70*
Jekyll Ocean Oaks
Hotel Rooms - 226
Condominiums - 64
Canopy Bluff
Hotel Rooms - 285
Condominiums -127
Convention Space - 15,000 sq. ft.
Jekyll Oceanfront Resort
Hotel Rooms - 180
Condominiums - 78
Totals
Private Investment
- $350 million
Hotel Rooms - 1,041
Condominiums - 269
Timeshares -160
Convention Space
-91,000 sq. ft.
Retail Space -
30,000 sq. ft.
*development
dependent upon
economic conditions
convention facilities, shopping options,
and convenient beach access.”
The new plan scales back the over
all size of the village from the earlier
concept.
Fewer hotel rooms and less retail
development are planned. An econo
my and mid-scale hotel
will offer a total of 350
rooms, steps from the
ocean. The convention
center will mix renova
tions with new construc
tion for a total of 76,000
square feet.
Total retail space will
be 30,000 square feet,
with the potential for
70 for-sale lofts above
retail. A central plaza
near the planned retail
and convention center
will serve as a focal
point and public gather-
15 Year Forecast of Economic Impact
Sales Tax on Construction Materials - $4.9 million
Sales Tax on New Operations - $89.4 million
New Ad Valorem Taxes - $34.2 million
New Hotel/motel Taxes - $38.4 million
Construction Jobs - 125
Construction Payroll - $11.9 million
Permanent Jobs - 707
New Permanent Payroll - $179.7 million.
“We have taken a hard look at the
wishes of Georgia’s citizens - including
those who currently reside on or visit
Jekyll, those who used to visit, and
those who never have,” said Jim Lang
ford, project executive for Linger Lon
ger. “The resulting plan balances the
needs of the island’s environment with
those of Georgia’s citizens, who want
affordable hotel rooms, competitive
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As this has become more popular in discussing how to best market your
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Interior designers and others in the art profession know the key
essentials for making your property appeal to a wide variety of potential
buyers. This may mean a simple de-clutter exercise in the main living
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plants at the entrance to the driveway.
Vacant homes or condominiums would need a lot more improvement
such as the renting of furnishings and accessories and the addition of
place-settings and other finishing touches in the dining areas. It may also
bring up the need to rent a storage unit.
Don’t let the terms or the cost factor stop you from making serious
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ing space with an ocean
view.
Plans call for 160
vacation ownership
units on what is cur
rently the south public
parking lot.
Just to the north of
the new village, on a
parking lot once consid
ered for redevelopment,
a new beachside pub
lic park is planned that
will provide convenient
beach access for day-visitors.
Next Steps and Related Efforts
The JIA also has several other
active initiatives to support the overall
revitalization of Jekyll Island, includ
ing finalizing a conservation guide
lines and a rebranding effort.
‘We want to promote Jekyll Island
as a sanctuary with substance; an eco-
destination and recreational escape,”
said Eric Garvey, the JIA’s senior
director of marketing. “With the revi
talization efforts taking shape, we can
say with confidence that Jekyll Island
is a reachable retreat for everyone.”
In addition to the rebranding initia
tive, the JIA has taken proactive mea
sures to protect the island’s habitats,
resources and character as revitaliza
tion continues.
An ordinance passed this summer
outlined beachfront lighting practices
to protect the island’s endangered sea
turtle habitat from light pollution.
The Authority also developed new
design guidelines articulating stan
dards of future building and landscap
ing in order to maintain the integrity
of Jekyll’s unique history as well as
new conservation guidelines to protect
Jekyll’s natural resources. Both items
have been presented to the board and
are under review.
“It is essential that we get the right
plans in place in order to revitalize
Jekyll Island in a way that is cohesive
and stays true to its character,” said
Hooks.
A public question and answer ses
sion on Linger Longer’s revised beach
village is scheduled for October 14 at
2 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Conven
tion Center. A public hearing for the
proposed master plan amendment will
be held November 10 at 2 p.m. at the
Jekyll Island Convention Center. □
Teen Halloween Bash
On Friday, October 31 from 8:30
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. the Glynn County
Recreation Department will hold a
Teen Halloween Bash at the Selden
Park Gym, 3327 Newcastle Street in
Brunswick.
Teens, ages 13 to 17, can enjoy an
evening of music provided by a D.J.
plus door prizes. There will be a cos
tume contest with prizes for the best
dressed guy or girl.
Admission is $5 per person. A school
I.D. badge is required to enter. Secu
rity will be strictly enforced. For more
information call 912-554-7780 or visit
www.glynncormty.org/recreation. □
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