JTA Seeks New Development Near Transportation Hubs
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is looking to help encourage private development around its transportation hubs and expand mass transit on the First Coast. During its annual State of the Utility presentation JTA officials looked back on the challenges of operating during the pandemic, and presented plans for the future. JTA is also commemorating their 50th anniversary. […]
City Council Approves Laura Street Trio Redevelopment
After decades of neglect and several false starts, The Laura Street Trio is a step closer to being revitalized. The Jacksonville City Council has approved a $24.7 million incentive package with SouthEast Development Group LLC to renovate the Florida Bank Building, the Florida Life Building and the Bisbee Building into a 145-room Marriott Autograph Hotel […]
Jacksonville Committee Kicks Off Council Redistricting
With the local 2020 Census numbers being released on August 12, the city of Jacksonville can now begin the decennial task of drawing new district lines for the city council and school board seats. The Special Committee on Redistricting is tasked to draw the new lines that reflect changes to the city’s population over the […]
Brooklyn: Bridging the old and the new
Brooklyn, one of the oldest neighborhoods in downtown Jacksonville, is opening a new chapter in its ongoing story of growth and revitalization via several new commercial and residential ventures. The neighborhood is situated along the St. Johns River, south of downtown. It is bounded by McCoys Creek and the CSX Railroad lines to the North […]
Experience Nature through Art
From now through early January 2022, Jacksonville residents and visitors can experience nature as expressed by two artists – one local and one from Wales – in two local museums. “Structure of Nature | Nature of Structure” is a retrospective of the work of photographer and installation artist Doug Eng, a native and current resident […]
Groundwork Jacksonville Breaks Ground On Emerald Trail
Over 100 years ago, legendary architect Henry Klutho envisioned what he called an “Emerald Necklace” that would connect a series of trails, parks, creeks, and greenspace around Jacksonville’s urban core. After years of planning, Groundwork Jacksonville has broken ground on the first phase of the Emerald Trail. The LaVilla Link will connect Brooklyn to LaVilla […]
City Council Approves Jaguars Performance Center
The Jacksonville City Council has unanimously given its approval to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ plan to build a new $120 million football performance center. The city will pay $60 million of the cost. The Jaguars will cover the rest, including any cost overruns. The 127,087 square foot facility will include one indoor and two outdoor practice […]
Riverfront Parks endorses duPont Fund’s conceptual Esplanade Plan
Riverfront Parks Now (RPN) endorses Jessie Ball duPont Fund’s recently unveiled Esplanade Plan for the publicly owned Shipyards and Metropolitan Park lands. “We’re encouraging the community rally behind this public space plan and the corresponding social, cultural and urban planning principles,” said Nancy Powell, chair of the RPN Steering Committee. “The Esplanade Plan aligns with […]
