While several former enclosed malls throughout Jacksonville have found new adaptive uses, the revitalization of Normandy Mall may be one of the most unique. The most interesting part of this redevelopment project was a mega church's decision to reopen the enclosed mall to serve as a catalyst for revitalization in the surrounding neighborhood, 13 years after it closed for good. While nonprofit entities being linked with for-profit concepts are common, it's rare to witness a project of this scale and scope being successful. Read More
Some of the neighborhoods that now make up intrinsic parts of Jacksonville were once incorporated towns in their own right. Here are the stories of six lost towns within the Jacksonville city limits. Read More
