Great Cities Symposium
It was a big night for host, Scenic Jacksonville, as the nonprofit welcomed the Bob Buckhorn to speak at the 2022 Great Cities Symposium on Oct. 12. The Garden Club of Jacksonville played host to a stout crowd that gathered to gain insight from Buckhorn, the former Mayor of Tampa, as they have in the past from two prior speakers as part of the ongoing series.
Buckhorn shared his vision that helped to transform Tampa, creating rapid growth and increased vibrancy of Tampa’s urban core during his two terms as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019. With his administration’s focus on community engagement, infill development, business partnership and the previously underutilized Hillsborough River; Buckhorn led Tampa’s transformation into what is now a top city for corporate relations, private equity and start-up energy, with thriving young professionals participating further in its economic landscape.
Scenic Jacksonville expects stakeholders to utilize strong takeaways from the gatherings, which it hopes will enable a more vibrant Jacksonville for future generations. The event doubles as a primary fundraiser for Scenic Jacksonville, which helps it further its mission, thanks to generous sponsors.
Scenic Jacksonville, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan environmental organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the scenic character and beauty of Jacksonville, Florida. More can be found online at www.scenicjax.org.