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
During World War II, thousands of American women served in the U.S. Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service program. In celebration of Women's History Month, The Jaxson presents a collection of photos from the National Archives capturing the trailblazing WAVES in action at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Read More
