The 2018 Florida elections showed that Jacksonville's voting patterns are shifting along with its evolving demographics. For the first time in decades, Duval County swung for Democratic candidates in several statewide races. What does this mean for the future of Jacksonville politics? Read More
Here's a list ranking the 20 most dangerous metropolitan areas for walking in the United States according to Smart Growth America's 2019 Dangerous by Design report. Is your city on the list? Read More
Join The Jaxson tonight for a free discussion focusing on the impact of Jacksonville's changing demographics on current and future transportation initiatives. Read More
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently announced that former Amazon® executive Bernard Schmidt has been hired to serve as Vice President of Automation. In this new position, Schmidt will manage and oversee all elements of the Ultimate Urban Circulator Program (U2C), including the Bay Street Innovation Corridor project. Read More
Inspired by Greenville, South Carolina and envisioning a better downtown, Lakeland, Florida's city leaders view existing surface parking as fertile ground for office, retail and additional multi-family housing. With this in mind, leaders teamed up with local architects to illustrate what could be practical for the downtown's future within current zoning regulations and parking requirements. Here's a look at what many believe can be a starting point for future growth and development throughout the downtown core. Do you think this effort is worthwhile and should your city be doing something similar? Read More
