For over 140 years, East Bay Street was home to one of the largest shipbuilding operations on the east coast. Since 1992, this site has become known as a field where revitalization dreams come to die a bitter death. Here's a brief look at the site's past, present and possible future. Read More
Councilman Matt Carlucci proposes an infrastructure spending boost in the pre-consolidated city of Jacksonville. Councilman Randy White proposes a plan to demolish more buildings in Jacksonville's underrepresented neighborhoods. Read More
In 2019, Downtown Jacksonville was in the middle of a hotel boom with several hotels either under construction or proposed. Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, that boom appears to be over and now a major existing hotelier is ready to pack it up and leave town. Read More
A new facade grant program intended to activate Downtown Jacksonville streetscapes and revitalize historic properties has been launched by the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA).
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