Did you know that the State and Union corridor between Downtown and Springfield was a working-class African-American neighborhood before being wiped off the map by urban renewal and four lane one-way streets? Read More
Despite being a major center for black commerce and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not much is known about Jacksonville's significant African-American history, heritage and culture. This is especially true when it comes to recognizing the contributions of early African-American architects and buildings in the development of the city that we know today. With this in mind, here are five early 20th century African American architects/builders, and a few examples of their work still standing just outside of downtown Jacksonville. Read More
Water Street Tampa is a $3 billion mixed-use development underway near Tampa's Channel District. Here is a look at phase one of the Water Street Master Plan. Read More
In honor of the beginning of Black History Month, here’s a review of sites in the quickly changing neighborhood of Brooklyn with ties to Jacksonville’s Black heritage. Read More
