Activating the Southbank

Recently put together by UF grad student Aaron Plewke and his girlfriend over a weekend, this project, focusing on the redevelopment of Friendship Fountain and Park was one of the top entries in a local design competition hosted by Emerging Architects.

Public Access to City Email

Introducing River City Marketplace

Downtown Development News

Main Branch, LLC Acquiring Old Library The deal is set to close today that will allow Main Branch, LLC to purchase the Hayden Burns Library from the city. There are still no guarantees for what Main Branch plans on using the building for. A grocery store/mixed use facility has been speculated, but...

Avenues Walk Renderings

Brooklyn area revitalization efforts get a boost

The Mayor's office announced today, in conjuction with Miles Development Partners, Hallmark Partners, Marks Gray law firm, and Elkins Constructors, the continued efforts to revitalize the Brooklyn area of downtown Jacksonville. The major impetus for this announcement seems to be a newly announced...

Florida Real Estate Fever Continues in Jacksonville

Even with recently slowed real estate activity nationwide, Jacksonville is predicted to be one of the top markets in the nation over 2006. That's the word according to the most recent issue of Money Magazine.

Downtown Construction Update - June 2006

River Watch Renderings

Evening Dining Downtown

Downtown diners have two more options in the evenings. Both Gormet Buffet at 140 W Monroe St and Quizno's Subs at Hogan Monroe are keeping the lights on at night to accomodate those looking for dinner downtown. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come!