‘Milestone Moment’ for Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) are celebrating a “major victory” in their commitment to delivering the Emerald Trail to the Jacksonville community. During a press conference on Tuesday, March 19 at the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District in Springfield, representatives from the three entities – Mayor Donna Deegan, […]
Trailblazers Set the Tone, Pace of Fundraising
Major gifts announced at rally for Groundwork’s Emerald Trail Groundwork Jacksonville held an event for donors to the Emerald Trail initiative on Nov. 7 at the Ritz Theatre and Museum in LaVilla. The group of early investors, nicknamed “Trailblazers,” are credited for recognizing the role of private philanthropy in such a project and understanding the […]
Memorandum of Understanding Brings JTA into Emerald Trail Partnership
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), executed between the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Groundwork Jacksonville is bringing the Emerald Trail one step closer to completion. The MOU was announced at a press conference in front of The Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 26. In attendance were […]
5K to Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to downtown’s riverfront on Sept. 30, 2023. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K ride follows at 9 a.m. JTC running covers all race costs so that 100% of proceeds benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the […]
Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc. expands team with four new members
Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc., the City’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring Hogans and McCoys creeks, has added new staff to increase capacity for the growing organization. Janet Reagor was appointed COO, directing day-to-day operations including human resources, facilities and operational policies and procedures that support the growth of Groundwork Jacksonville. Janet is […]
Stewarding the urban core: The Emerald Trail dream becomes reality
Creating a trail encircling Jacksonville’s urban core and its surrounding historic neighborhoods is no longer just a pipe dream. Local nonprofit Groundwork Jacksonville has raised funds and work has begun on The Emerald Trail, a 30-mile urban trail that will engage, educate and inspire residents and visitors alike. The trail will highlight the geographic diversity […]
Groundwork Jacksonville awarded major grant for waterways restoration
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issues huge sum for local projects Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded $5,848,900 through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund. The grant will complete the design and permitting for the ecological restoration of Hogans Creek. The project’s goal is to reduce flooding, improve water quality, create […]
Property deal closes, demolition ahead for former Times-Union HQ
The demolition, expected to start this month, at 1Riverside Ave., will start a new chapter at the riverfront property that was home to The Florida Times-Union for 50 years. The newspaper, which was sold in 2017, now has offices in the Wells Fargo Center. The Morris family of Augusta, Ga., retained ownership of the property, […]
