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The Muller house: Jax Beach's oldest residence

Built in 1886 by Gustav Muller, the yellow frame house at the corner of 1st Street and 3rd Avenue South is the oldest still standing in Jacksonville Beach in its original location. Join Andrew R. Nicholas, a descendant of its original owners, for a look at the Muller house's long history. Read More

Walking the Racial Equity Walk

A guest editorial by Desiree D. Powell, MCRP about the role the planning profession has played in the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities. Powell is an urban planner focusing on placemaking in Texas and the creator of BLCK SPCES, where she writes about the Black experience in urban design. Read More

Gentrification vs. Withintrification in Jacksonville

Many cities are looking for solutions to the issues caused by gentrification – the influx of new money into neighborhoods that often causes displacement of older residents. One emerging strategy is 'withintrification,' where the changes and investment are driven by the current residents instead of outside developers and politicians. Could this approach work in Jacksonville's increasingly popular Urban Core? Read More

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