The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans to construct a new multi-million dollar operations and maintenance facility in LaVilla for the proposed autonomous Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) project. But as proposed, the project's design does not align with design standards and vision for Downtown Jacksonville. Although the project was recently deferred by the Downtown Development Review Board, here are a few recommendations that could significantly enhance the final product.
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A wholesale district is an area where a compact cluster of intermediary entities that buy in bulk and sell to resellers rather than to consumers are located. Here's a quick look at five century-old central city wholesale districts that contribute a unique sense of place and a different type of vibe and excitement to urban living in their respective communities. Read More
This guest article by David Bulit of Autopsy of Architecture takes us on a tour inside of what's said to be one of the country's most haunted sites: Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces Read More
A look inside Jacksonville's historic Duval County Armory. Abandoned for years, plans are being made to redevelop the property into a mixed-use arts hub and food hall. Read More
Now considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long history of its own. From a ferry landing to shipyards to skyscrapers, here's a dive into the story of the ever-changing Southbank. Read More
