Miami-based Related Group will seek conceptual approval from the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) for a mixed use project on the current site of the Southbank's River City Brewing restaurant on March 25th. The latest concept is a dramatic modification from an early resort-style design that received negative feedback in January. Let us know what you think about the new design. Read More
In 2019, the Downtown Investment Authority selected Vestcor to develop a key LaVilla parcel over a stronger bid based on Vestcor's greater development experience. Last week, Vestcor dropped the project after all. The affair sets progress at the site back two years, and exposes a serious flaw in the way the DIA chose the bidders. Read More
A proposed increase in Duval County's gas tax could help fund important priorities like septic tank phaseouts and transportation infrastructure. While some elements remain to be hammered out, it's an idea that's well worth exploring. Read More
New Dangerous by Design study by Smart Growth America identifies Jacksonville among the most dangerous metropolitan areas in the country for pedestrians, but improving. Read More
After decades of despair, the revitalization of LaVilla is finally beginning to pick up steam. With this in mind, here are five projects either already under construction or proposed for LaVilla. Read More
