11.09.2009
HHCP presented the update on the progress of Revitalization on Jekyll Island.

10.12..09
Read BAE's Peer Review Report about the Residential Leases.

10.10.09
Read about Jekyll Island's Conservation Plan.

8.1.09
Jekyll Island Revitalization August Update Newsletter from HHCP Architects

8.10.09
The Bleakly Group presented "JEKYLL ISLAND STATE PARK AUTHORITY
ANALYSIS OF RESIDENTIAL LEASING POLICIES" to the Finance Committee.

7.27.09
The Jekyll Island Authority Committee of the Whole received a
presentation and a policy recommendation for residential land leases.
Click to review the Lease Analysis Presentation and the Jekyll
Residential Land Lease Analysis Report.

7.13.09
The Jekyll Island Authority Board of Directors today received a presentation of the plans for the new Jekyll Island Beach Village revitalization project.

7.10.09
Beach Village Plan Public Presentation
The Jekyll Island Authority will be conducting a public presentation of the final design and plans for the new Jekyll Island Beach Village revitalization project on Tuesday, July 14th at 11:00 a.m. The presentation will be held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the Grand Ballroom Room.

3.12.09
Selection of Architecture Firm HHCP Architecture, Inc.
The Jekyll Island Authority is pleased to select HHCP Architecture, Inc. as the winning firm. HHCP will contract and report to the Jekyll Island Authority and together with HHCP’s project team work with the JIA along with revitalization partner Linger Longer Communities to fulfill the vision for the new beach village. Read more...

NEW! The Final Visitation Analysis is now available online.

1.28.09
A Revitalization Update presented to the House State Institutions and Properties Committee. Watch the video. (The revitalization report begins at the 23 minute mark.

Jekyll Island Revitalization is a very important process that must be done in accordance with the desire of the citizens of Georgia, after all this island belongs to all! Please fill out the survey card and provide contact information to receive regular updates on our progress!

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THE REVITALIZATION OF JEKYLL ISLAND IS UNDERWAY!
Jekyll Island is aiming to become a model conservation community on the Georgia Coast that will serve the world as a premier vacation and convention destination. An additional goal is to facilitate the conservation of our irreplaceable coastal environment and the preservation of historic sites for the benefit of future generations. Join our list at www.jekyllisland.com/news to receive current information about Jekyll Island's revitilization and conservation.

JEKYLL ISLAND DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Design Guidelines, developed for the Jekyll Island Authority by Cooper Carry - The Center for Connective Architecture, were adopted at the October 20, 2008 meeting of the Jekyll Island Authority Board. While the guidelines have already been in practical use they will now officially dictate the architectural design, height, scale and density of all new construction on the island.

JEKYLL ISLAND BEACH LIGHTING ORDINANCE
A recent ordinance was passed to forever protect the active sea turtle nesting beaches from the negative effects of artificial light. All new development along with current facilities must be in compliance with the new ordinance.
Download the ordinance

THE BEACH VILLAGE
The Jekyll Island Authority has approved the amendment to the Jekyll Island Master Plan that will allow work to begin on the new Beach Village project. The Jekyll Island Beach Village plan will revitalize the primary entry corridor to the island on the area of Ben Fortson Parkway from the present Greeting Station to the intersection of Beachview Drive. The Beach Village plan will create a new gathering place on the island and include a redeveloped and expanded convention center, two new hotels, vacation ownership, retail village, public plaza and the beachfront park.

JEKYLL OCEAN OAKS
We celebrated the ground breaking for an all-new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel, at the site of the former Holiday Inn & Suites. This 138-room hotel will be combined with a restaurant and meeting space, and an additional small 88-room boutique hotel and 64-unit condominium. We expect a grand opening in January 2010.

JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL
In anticipation of business growth, the Jekyll Island Club began complete interior renovation of all 134 guest rooms in the Main Clubhouse, Annex and Sans Souci!

JEKYLL ISLAND OCEANFRONT CLARION RESORT
We’re thrilled to announce the conversion of the current Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort to include a 78-unit condominium and 180-room Suites Hotel. The new hotel will be LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and should begin construction in March 2009.

CANOPY BLUFF / GEORGIA COAST
Construction will begin soon on a hotel/condominium resort project at the former site of Buccaneer Beach Resort. New plans include 285-room hotel, a 127-unit condo-hotel and 15,000 sq. ft. conference center. Amenities will include wedding garden, spa, restaurant, two swimming pools. Canopy Bluff will also be the first LEED-certified resort & conference on the East Coast.