Jacksonville is kicking off a new push Thursday to find a developer willing to breathe life back into Snyder Memorial, the 122-year-old church building that has sat largely dormant in the heart of downtown. The city-owned structure at 226 N. Laura St. hasn’t hosted a religious service since the 1970s, but officials hope that is about to change in a different way, with a request for information going out to gauge which developers are serious about taking it on.
The Downtown Investment Authority has issued a request for information about the property.
The building’s path to this point has been years in the making. The DIA board voted 9-0 in February 2026 to establish a marketing period ahead of seeking redevelopment proposals, according to News4JAX. The city has owned the structure since 2004, the station notes.
Possible Uses for Snyder Memorial
Possible uses include offices, restaurants or event venues, according to News4JAX’s February 2026 account. A restaurant or music hall has also been floated as a possible use…