Done right, moving the Duval County Public Schools headquarters off the Southbank waterfront could be a boon for both the district and Jacksonville taxpayers. However, the School Board may abandon Downtown entirely for expensive digs in Baymeadows — which would deal a blow to taxpayers and to Downtown’s vibrancy. Is the move putting politics above fiscal responsibility? Read More
Located about 25 miles northeast of Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach is a historic city of 13,000 residents that spans the northern half of Amelia Island. Here are five fascinating facts about this vibrant walkable community. Read More
McCoys Creek is a tributary of the St. Johns River, flowing eastward from the Murray Hill neighborhood before emptying into the river near downtown Jacksonville. Over the years, the creek has undergone significant changes, including channelization and rerouting. Today, it is the focus of an extensive restoration effort aimed at returning it to a more natural and resilient state. Presented here is a collection of photographs taken by the City of Jacksonville in 1926, offering a glimpse of McCoys Creek nearly a century ago. Read More
Gateway Jacksonville continues to move forward on plans for the development of the Pearl Square District. On Thursday, August 14, the development group will seek Downtown Development Review Board Conceptual Approval for a 15-story residential tower that will include a 32,000 square foot full-service grocery store. Here is a look at the project's conceptual design. Let us know what you think! Read More
I decided it was important to see what all these years of work and millions of taxpayer dollars had gone into, and I figured there’s no better way to do that than to get up close and personal, so I took some time on July 3rd to make my way to Downtown Jacksonville and try out NAVI myself, along with a number of friends watching live from my phone. I’m… stunned. Read More
