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Peyton's Struggles: The Big Idea
"I really do think it's a serious problem with the Peyton administration that they make too many bad decisions and then down the line, they realize they made a bad decision and come to their senses." Former Mayor Jake Godbold.
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Peyton's Struggles: Florida Coastal School of Law
With everything from completing Better Jacksonville Plan projects to battling increasing crime rates, from maintaining infrastructure to reviving downtown, Mayor John Peyton struggles. Today, Metro Jacksonville begins a series that will take a deeper look at the trials and tribulations of our mayor.
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Understanding Main Street Springfield
?This is the city's gateway. It's a critical element in the way people perceive downtown. But it's also a critical thoroughfare for Springfield.? - Brad Thoburn, Florida Times Union - 8/23/00
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The Plight of the Urban Core
A look at the rise and fall of the Urban Core's population with the help of pre-consolidation city limit maps and census tracts.
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City wants to ticket on Nights and Weekends
Changes may again be coming to Downtown parking laws, but this time it could be the final nail in the coffin for the few remaining businesses.
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An Argument for Maximum Setbacks
Should we change our setback laws to encourage the long term development of a walkable community?
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Jackson Square Controversy Brewing
Opposition is brewing in San Marco concerning the impact of Jacksonville's latest proposed transit oriented development. Can common ground be found between opposing sides?
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Can Jacksonville become a Sustainable Community?
This April 2005 presentation by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council serves as an open and shut case as to why we need and how to create a walkable community.
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The Components of a Healthy Neighborhood
According to a recent USA Today article, public health researches have identified neighborhood features that can make it easier or harder to pratice healthy behaviors.
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Quality of Life in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Community Council has released a Quality of Life report that highlights some of the critical factors affecting the future of Jacksonville.
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