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San Marco Construction Update March 2012 News4Jax
A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around San Marco during the month of March 2012.
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HabiJax New Town Blitz Build 2012 Underway
Need something to do over the next week and willing to get your hands dirty in an effort to rebuild a part of Jacksonville's urban core? HabiJax, in partnership with the Northeast Florida Builder's Association (NEFBA), will construct and complete 12 homes in the New Town neighborhood in 6 days. You're...
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Local Buildings Named to Top 100 Buildings in Florida
AIA Florida Celebrates 100th Anniversary with competition to name top building in Florida.
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Guest Series: Irvin PeDro Cohen, New Town Success Zone
Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the decision making process of our community. This week, New Town Success Zone Director Irvin PeDro Cohen explains the state of public education...
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JaxHax: A 'Makerspace' Arrives
Metrojacksonville meets with JaxHax President Ronnie Hinton for a grand tour of the city's first and only 'makerspace' - a community-operated facility for the creation and promotion of personal projects and design.
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Guest Series: Jim Whittaker
Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the decision making process of our community. This week,, The Arc Jacksonville Executive Director Jim Whittaker explains the importance...
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Education Reform for Jacksonville
Armed with staggering statistics indicating 5% of low income 9th graders in Jacksonville eventually graduate with a college degree, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) has embarked on a plan to completely overhaul Duval County's public education system. Metro Jacksonville shares a recent presentation...
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A Marketing Plan for Downtown Revitalization
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce's marketing plan for downtown revitalization. Is the chamber on the right path or are they making downtown revitalization more complicated than it has to do be?
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Urban Construction Update - January 2012
Here's a look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville as of January 2012.
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Guest Series: Michael Figgins Legal Aid Director
Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the decision making process of our community. This week, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) Executive Director Michael Figgins explains...
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