Here is a brief look at why Baltimore has found success with the revitalization of its Inner Harbor, and a simple challenge Jacksonville's civic leaders must accept and address if they want to see a similar result along the St. Johns River through downtown. Read More
Adaptive reuse is a form of development that gives new life and purpose to old buildings. Many cities have embraced the concept to turn around areas that once suffered from abandonment and general decline. If a city is truly interested in urban revitalization, adaptive reuse is a very important part of achieving that goal. Here are 10 benefits of adaptive reuse that every municipality should consider.
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Sandwiched between the tidal saltwater marshes of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve and the St. Johns River, Heckscher Drive is not only one of the most scenic thoroughfares in Jacksonville, it is also one that highlights the unique environmental and cultural characteristics that make the First Coast special. Here, everything from recreational fishing, beaches, fish camps, seafood markets, waterfront restaurants and shipbuilding to Pre-Columbian Timucua, Gullah Geechee, Civil War and maritime history all combine to provide an authentic taste of the region. Read More
Dating back to 1804, Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris, France and the most visited cemetery in the world with more than 3.5 million visitors annually. Read More
With a record number of Americans traveling for the holiday, Independence Day is a big boom for the travel industry. Here is a list of the top 10 U.S. travel destinations for July 4th based on advance AAA Travel bookings. Read More
