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The Southbank Riverwalk

The Jake Godbold administration labeled the 1980’s as 'The Billion Dollar Decade' for downtown redevelopment. One of the major projects planned and constructed during this era was the Southbank Riverwalk, which opened in 1985.

The Southside: Jacksonville's First Edge City

Edge cities develop at or near freeway intersections and airports and they rarely include heavy industry. They are large geographically because they are built at automobile scale. In Jacksonville, the Southside has developed into our first true Edge City.

A Springfield Photo Tour

Enjoy the sights and scenes of Springfield, captured on a Sunday afternoon, courtesy of Metro Jacksonville.

Around Jacksonville

A random collection of images and scenery taken around Jacksonville. These photos were shot by a guest photographer.

Exploring Lakeside & St. Johns Park

Lakeside Park and St. Johns Park are two overlooked streetcar suburbs that lie on the peninsula between Avondale, Lake Shore and Ortega.

Urban Neighborhoods: Lake Shore

Lake Shore is a neighborhood that was developed during a period when Jacksonville's street system began to evolve from an urban based model into one dominated by suburban sprawl.

Urban Neighborhoods: Avondale

Avondale was one of the first major neighborhoods in Jacksonville to have restrictive covenants. These covenants, requiring two story homes and specific construction techniques, have been successful in creating a community that stands out amongst its Duval County peers 88 years after its conception.

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