Largely razed as a result of mid-20th century discriminatory practices, Sugar Hill was segregation era Black Jacksonville's version of middle class inner city living. In honor of Black History Month, the Jaxson takes a walk down memory lane while highlighting the story of what still exists. Read More
Downtown Jacksonville has long embraced what can best be described as the Godzilla strategy of urban development: demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them. There's just one problem with this strategy: it doesn't work. It’s time to change gears before Downtown becomes nothing but empty lots and monster footprints. Read More
A controversial plan to rezone a key parcel in the Southbank for a mixed-use self storage will be reviewed by the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) on February 9th. Representatives for The Simpson Organization, Inc. are requesting the Land Use and Zoning Committee and City Council to approve their Application for Rezoning Ordinance 2023-007 to Planned Unit Development. Read More
Today is the last public hearing by FDOT regarding the design of the all-important 'improvements' to I-95 from I-10 to Beaver Street/Kings Road. Over time, local impacted roads from this project will include Kings Road/Union Street, Beaver Street, Church Street, Monroe Street, Adams Street, Forsyth Street, Forest Street, Park Street and Myrtle Avenue. And the Emerald Trail. If you care about any of these corridors, LaVilla, Rail Yard District, Brooklyn, Mixontown, Five Points or Downtown, you should consider attending this final hearing or providing your comments through email. Read More
First published in 1936, the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was a compilation of restaurants, over-night accommodations, gas stations and other public services for people of color traversing a “White-only” landscape for Black travelers during segregation. Jacksonville was a major Florida destination featured in the document. Here are four Green Book sites in Jacksonville that still stand today. Read More
