Pressure on City Council to vote ‘no’ to billboards
History is often said to repeat itself, and although Jacksonville citizens voted almost 30 years ago to prohibit billboards through the addition of a Charter Amendment, the 19 members of City Council will soon be voting to determine if it will remain in effect or become part of history. Ordinance 2013-493, written by Karl Sanders, […]
Dock owners, marinas best beware of rescue efforts
Abandoned Vessels, Part II As ugly as is the issue of abandoned boats, understanding process and protocol while trying to adhere to sometimes gray-area statutes and laws can really muddy the waters. Nothing about unclaimed boats is easy. Nothing is cut and dried. For instance, there appears to be no real line of delineation as […]
Big change in store for 5 Points
Large anchor space has no lack of interest 5 Points has seen its fair share of new businesses in the past and is set to see more in the near future with the recent confirmation of a five-year lease. The property that once situated Fuel Coffeehouse at 1037 Park St. is once again getting some […]
Fresh Market first to open at Brooklyn Station
Store sets bar for neighborhood development In lieu of a ribbon-cutting, company and city leaders performed a traditional “cracking of the parmesan” at the grand opening ceremony of The Fresh Market last month. The upscale grocery store is the first of several businesses soon to open in the new Brooklyn Station on Riverside shopping center. […]
Two public projects involve water related woes
Just as the roots of the willow tree seek water, the city projects involving two namesakes – Willowbranch Library and Willowbranch Avenue – seem to attract water-related issues to the detriment of both projects. Residents living at the junction of Riverside and Willow Branch avenues have battled water-related damage since the inception of the bridge […]
5 Points concept plan shared with community
Residents, business owners offer suggestions Yet another 5 Points concept plan meeting, 11th in a series of meetings that began with a walking tour of 5 Points in July 2013, was held last month in City Council offices for the benefit of a dozen and a half residents and business owners who raised concerns about […]
Southbank Riverwalk [still] under construction
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New water taxi service still hampered The Southbank Riverwalk’s strong sense of place attracts spectators awaiting fireworks on the Fourth of July, runners training for races and couples strolling after dinner dates. Since its construction in the mid-1980s, the Riverwalk has served Jacksonville as a peaceful spot to pause and enjoy the St. John’s River. […]
New life for local park
Community garden the right opportunity for young architects The mountainous, stony city of Gjirokastër, in southern Albania, has an indirect influence on the winning design for the Riverside Avondale Community Garden. But you won’t see a proliferation of stone; instead, the warmth of wood is the focus for the design. Architect Dorina Bakiri, recently a […]
