It’s often claimed that moving Jacksonville’s waterfront jail and police station is key to revitalizing Downtown. But is it true? A survey of cities with livelier downtowns than Jacksonville’s shows that while there are plenty of good reasons to explore new facilities, this expensive undertaking is highly unlikely to have the claimed effects on Downtown’s vibrancy. Read More
Sights and scenes from a southern riverfront urban core known for having a large Navy presence, a port, a Rouse festival marketplace, shipbuilding, bridges, urban renewal and several mid-20th century expressways, all within a thirty minute drive of the Atlantic Ocean.....Norfolk, Virginia Read More
Mayor Donna Deegan proposed a $1.7 billion budget Monday — her first since taking office — with an emphasis on repairing crumbling infrastructure and coping with climate change. Read More
The City of Jacksonville owns hundreds of underused parcels across Downtown. While this has been an obstacle to revitalization, it's also an opportunity: by selling off some properties and developing a long-term vision for others, the city can jumpstart efforts to give Jaxsons the downtown they deserve. Here's a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost Downtown's vibrancy in the near future. Read More
