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Lost Tourist Attractions: Jax's Oriental Gardens
Situated just south of San Marco's Craig Creek, Oriental Gardens was a tourist attraction that charmed Jacksonville visitors for nearly two decades. Read More
Additional Development Proposed for San Marco Station
Jacksonville-based Ashco, Inc. has plans to expand its San Marco Train Station development on Hendricks Avenue. This brief video illustrates the development firm's intentions for Union Hall. The Union Hall concept will expand the development's courtyard on the north side of the former City of Jacksonville brick warehouse to include additional restaurant, retail space and extensive outdoor seating. Read More
Activating Downtown Vibrancy by Exposing Secret Retail
There won't be a Publix, Macy's or St. Johns Town Center opening up shop in downtown Jacksonville anytime soon. However, this does not mean that all is lost. Exposing and maximizing hidden retail and restaurants that already exist is an affordable placemaking solution that will enhance walkability, stimulate additional foot traffic, and create economic opportunity for additional businesses to thrive. Read More
