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Secret Jacksonville walking tours

On Saturday, April 15, Jaxson cofounder Bill Delaney will host the next monthly walking tour of spots featured in his book Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Join him for a look at some of the unusual and underknown parts of Downtown Jacksonville – and check out the Jaxson's other upcoming tours. Read More

A Look at Jacksonville’s Arab American Community

In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, the Jaxson's Bill Delaney highlights the history and impact of Jacksonville’s Syrian and Arab community. The River City boasts the country’s fifth-largest Syrian population, and the tenth largest overall Arab American community. From politics to business to the culinary arts, Arabs have been making their mark in all areas of life in Jacksonville for over 130 years. Read More

The YIMBY case for historic preservation

In much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as opposing philosophies. In Jacksonville's case, however, YIMBYs and preservationists are natural allies in the fight to revitalize struggling neighborhoods and resolve the housing crisis. Read More

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