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$25 million Headed Downtown to Improve Transportation

Jacksonville is poised to “build” on its innovative transportation efforts, following a $25 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The USDOT Secretary announced today that the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) are two recipients of its BUILD 2018 grant. Each will receive $12.5 million, enabling them to “Better Utilize Investments to Leverage Development.” Read More

Before & After: Memphis' South Main Historic District

Modern Cities takes a before and after look at the transformation of Memphis' South Main Historic District from a declining industrial district into a trendy pedestrian friendly urban neighborhood. Read More

Southside Construction Update - Fall 2018

A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Jacksonville's Butler Boulevard corridor during fall 2018. Read More

15 Things You Didn't Know About Polk County

Modern Cities takes a trip to the Polk Historical Museum to identify 15 things about a major Central Florida county that you didn't already know. Read More

Lost Tourist Attractions: Jax's Oriental Gardens

Situated just south of San Marco's Craig Creek, Oriental Gardens was a tourist attraction that charmed Jacksonville visitors for nearly two decades. Read More

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