From ragtime, blues and jazz, to the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Movement, and many local food dishes we enjoy today, the neighborhood of LaVilla has played a significant role. The proposed LaVilla Heritage Trail is an interpretive marker project that will share the unique and largely overlooked history of sites within LaVilla and the individuals and events associated with them. On Thursday, December 14th, a public meeting will be held at the Ritz Theatre & Museum to continue discussions and planning efforts for the cultural heritage trail. The meeting, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Read More
Home to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville is a city of nearly 50,000 residents that is known for having one of the country's largest and most successful downtown pedestrian malls. Read More
A look at the latest renderings for JTA's proposed Autonomous Innovation Center at LaVilla. The project will seek final Downtown Development Review Board approval on December 14th. Take a look and let us know what you think of the latest proposed design. If approved, construction is anticipated to begin on the building in early 2024. Read More
Scenes from the streets of Downtown Jacksonville from the Jacksonville Public Library Florida Collection. The photographs were taken by Norman N. Griffith in 1971. Read More
