Desiring to lead the charge for autonomous vehicles, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is working to pilot their Ultimate Urban Circulator system in Downtown Jacksonville in the coming years. The renderings are reminiscent of Tron, but can this technology truly transform the future of mobility in a revitalizing urban core? There are plenty of elements to this project concerning the perceived failure of the previous system, the unprecedented territory that comes with autonomous vehicles, and the conditions of the city as it continues to redevelop. Check out Scott Gann's Bold Cities Project video that covers the topic, and feel free to share your thoughts! Read More
Michael Ray FitzGerald's comprehensive new book gives Jacksonville its due as the epicenter of Southern rock. Join us for a look inside and an interview with the author. Read More
Jacksonville's urban core is home to a number of historic walkable neighborhood commercial districts. Many are a direct result of the city's former electric streetcar network that operated between 1880 and 1936. Today, The Jaxson highlights a remnant of the “Colored Man's Railroad”: Durkeeville's Myrtle Avenue. Read More
Major League Baseball's decision to recognize seven historic Negro Leagues as major leagues will shake up the sports history of many cities. Jacksonville, home to the Red Caps of the Negro American League in 1938 and 1941-42, is no exception. Here's a look at the trailblazing history of Florida's first major leaguers. Read More
Not all Downtown streets are the same, and the Downtown Design Review Board's discussions of the proposed Home2 Suites project in Brooklyn show that Jacksonville needs to adjust its approach. Namely, we need to hash out the difference between primary streets – high-traffic commercial corridors – and low-traffic secondary service streets supporting them. Read More
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