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Jacksonville's Sugar Hill

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

Jax and the Godzilla strategy of urban development

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

Controversial Southbank self storage project back

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

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