Local students participate in cross-culture exchange
A group of 11 students from San Marco, Riverside, and Ortega is participating in CISV Jacksonville this summer. CISV is a global community of dedicated volunteers, creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement of cultural diversity through educational programs. CISV was founded on the belief that peace is possible through friendship – and that […]
Riverside/Avondale Overlay modified to require more parking
By Steve DiMattia The parking issues in Riverside/Avondale may have received some relief. Larger restaurants and all nightclubs and bars in Riverside/Avondale will now be required to provide parking regardless of whether they are developed within a historically contributing or noncontributing structure, as per the unanimous passing of Ordinance 2012-339 by the city council […]
In Memorium: Dr. John J. Ross
A longtime University of Florida pediatric neurologist who helped found a novel program for children with learning disabilities and in recent years became an advocate for patients in need of lung transplants, Dr. John J. Ross, passed away July 17. He was 83. A native of Jacksonville’s historic district, Ross was a lifelong athlete who […]
1944 Riverside plane crash first to receive ‘Pop Up History’ treatment
By Steve DiMattia Jay Robinson was just seven years old when two low flying P-51 Mustang fighter planes hit some trees and crashed in Riverside near Post and James streets on July 20, 1944. “I saw it happen — It was around 7 o’clock in the morning and I was awake in bed. They […]
Proposed Shoppes of Avondale parking study awaits city action: Parking analysis service could cost city $60K
By Steve DiMattia It could cost the City of Jacksonville $60,000 to conduct a parking study in the Shoppes of Avondale according to a Scope of Services for Parking Analysis prepared by local planning and engineering firm Ghyabi & Associates. The scope is dated May 24 and was delivered to the Planning and Development Department […]
Roundabouts, safety spur talk of Square redesign
By Susanna P. Barton As the last phases of the San Marco Boulevard road project take shape, District 5 City Councilwoman Lori Boyer, San Marco Preservation Society and the San Marco Merchants Association representatives have been investigating how long term improvements to square traffic can be implemented while streetscape construction is still underway. Doug […]
Restaurant serving up economic development
By Susanna P. Barton One of the neighborhood’s biggest new job-makers is Black Sheep Restaurant, the primary tenant in 5 Points’ nearly complete 1534 Oak Street multi-use building. The business has begun hiring process to bring nearly 65 people onboard, according to spokesman, Allan DeVault. The company is hiring for all positions but does […]
Exceptions to the rules: How PUDs, administrative deviations change landscape
By Steve DiMattia The triangular structure quickly taking shape on the corners of Margaret and Oak streets in Five Points made extensive use of one. Goozlepipe & Guttyworks on King Street in Riverside did not. Mellow Mushroom in Avondale was going to, but decided against it. Without it, San Marco Station may have taken a […]
