Once the largest train station south of Washington, D.C., more than fifty years have passed since the last passenger train left the station in 1974. Bolstered by plans to bring a University of Florida graduate campus to LaVilla and a $1.25 million grant from the Build American Bureau, passenger rail could be making its long awaited return to downtown. This will create the opportunity to reimagine the Prime Osborn Convention Center site as a major mixed use economic hub in LaVilla. With that in mind, here is a look at five rehabilitated passenger rail stations across the country. Read More
This will be an exciting year for Jacksonville's urban core. While much local focus has been centered on Downtown revitalization, the urban core as a whole is on the rise. In 2025, here are three predictions that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better. Read More
Renderings of the proposed Baptist Medical Center Emergency Department Expansion. The project will seek Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) Conceptual and Final Review on January 16, 2025. Read More
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