Some look at the Jacksonville Landing as a failure that's past its prime and believe that taxpayers should pay to demolish the complex, evicting several businesses from the downtown core without the serious consideration of adaptive reuse. When creativity and vision is allowed to enter the redevelopment discussion, structurally sound buildings from failed concepts can become viable destinations of activity. With this in mind, San Francisco's Ferry Building is a historic transit terminal that now lives on as a public market focused on local and sustainable products.
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Some look at the Jacksonville Landing as a failure that's past its prime and believe that taxpayers should pay to demolish the complex, evicting several businesses from the downtown core without the serious consideration of adaptive reuse. When creativity and vision is allowed to enter the redevelopment discussion, structurally sound buildings from failed concepts can become viable destinations of activity. With this in mind, Norfolk's Waterside District is a festival marketplace concept that failed twice. Despite those failures, it has now become one of the most popular attractions in the downtown core.
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Despite being a major center for black commerce and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, not much is known about Jacksonville's significant African-American history, heritage and culture. This is especially true when it comes to recognizing the contributions of early African-American architects and buildings in the development of the city that we know today. With this in mind, here are five early 20th century African American architects/builders, and a few examples of their work still standing just outside of downtown Jacksonville. Read More
After years of legal disputes and disagreements between various revitalization strategies between the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Landing Investments (JLI), an $18 million deal for the city to acquire and raze the underutilized marketplace has been proposed. Here are a few reasons why taxpayers should be concerned. Read More
A guest editorial by Glenn Weiss suggesting that Jacksonville should honor August Savage by re-making her famed 'Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing' sculpture in LaVilla's James Weldon Johnson Park. Read More
