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It’s official: Publix is opening a 31,000-square-foot store in Downtown Jacksonville’s Pearl Square, part of Gateway Jax’s $2 billion redevelopment plan. On the surface, it may look like just another grocery store opening, but for investors it is a powerful signal that downtown has reached its tipping point.
In this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez will break down why this milestone is much bigger than it seems.
You’ll learn:
- Why grocery stores are considered anchor tenants in every major downtown revitalization
- How Gateway Jax’s scale and vision made Publix possible where others couldn’t
- Case studies from cities like Nashville, Tampa, and Austin that show what happens after high-end grocers arrive
What this means for long-term rental property investors in Jacksonville
Publix isn’t just opening a store. It is unlocking a neighborhood, fueling daily foot traffic, and signaling future appreciation potential for investors who get in now.
Listen NOW!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
02:07 Celebrating JWB's Impact on Homeownership
03:37 The Economic Flywheel of Jacksonville
06:01 JWB's Commitment to Team and Community
08:46 The Significance of Publix in Downtown Jacksonville
17:04 The Premium Grocer Effect on Real Estate
33:31 The Value of Urban Design
33:54 Pearl Square: A Major Urban Redevelopment
34:32 Investing in Single Family Rentals
34:45 The Placemaking Concept
35:25 The Publix Effect in Downtown Tampa
36:09 The Impact of Premium Grocers
38:57 Real Estate Investment Strategies
44:14 Case Study: Austin's Whole Foods
48:20 The Future of Urban Development
56:03 Community Engagement and Final Thoughts
Stay connected to us!
Join our real estate investor community LIVE:
https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/
Schedule a Turnkey strategy call:
https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/
*Get social with us:*
Subscribe to our channel @notyouraverageinvestor
Subscribe to @JWBRealEstateCompanies
🌐 Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rentalpropertyinvesting
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nyai_community
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jwbrealestatecompanies
By Gregg Cohen (JWB) & Pablo Gonzalez5
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It’s official: Publix is opening a 31,000-square-foot store in Downtown Jacksonville’s Pearl Square, part of Gateway Jax’s $2 billion redevelopment plan. On the surface, it may look like just another grocery store opening, but for investors it is a powerful signal that downtown has reached its tipping point.
In this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez will break down why this milestone is much bigger than it seems.
You’ll learn:
- Why grocery stores are considered anchor tenants in every major downtown revitalization
- How Gateway Jax’s scale and vision made Publix possible where others couldn’t
- Case studies from cities like Nashville, Tampa, and Austin that show what happens after high-end grocers arrive
What this means for long-term rental property investors in Jacksonville
Publix isn’t just opening a store. It is unlocking a neighborhood, fueling daily foot traffic, and signaling future appreciation potential for investors who get in now.
Listen NOW!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
02:07 Celebrating JWB's Impact on Homeownership
03:37 The Economic Flywheel of Jacksonville
06:01 JWB's Commitment to Team and Community
08:46 The Significance of Publix in Downtown Jacksonville
17:04 The Premium Grocer Effect on Real Estate
33:31 The Value of Urban Design
33:54 Pearl Square: A Major Urban Redevelopment
34:32 Investing in Single Family Rentals
34:45 The Placemaking Concept
35:25 The Publix Effect in Downtown Tampa
36:09 The Impact of Premium Grocers
38:57 Real Estate Investment Strategies
44:14 Case Study: Austin's Whole Foods
48:20 The Future of Urban Development
56:03 Community Engagement and Final Thoughts
Stay connected to us!
Join our real estate investor community LIVE:
https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/
Schedule a Turnkey strategy call:
https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/
*Get social with us:*
Subscribe to our channel @notyouraverageinvestor
Subscribe to @JWBRealEstateCompanies
🌐 Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rentalpropertyinvesting
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nyai_community
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jwbrealestatecompanies

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