Has the Mobility Plan fee moratorium spurred development?
With the fee moratorium deadline looming, it depends who you ask By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News With the Mobility Plan fee moratorium scheduled to end Oct. 19, there are two pressing questions: First, did the moratorium spur development? Second, will the moratorium be extended? But beyond those are more philosophical inquiries about the design […]
Boyer heads committee researching ‘context sensitive’ streets
Guidelines support goals of 2030 Mobility Plan By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News Imagine Jacksonville as a city where traffic is managed through extensive use of affordable, reliable mass transit and smart, eco-friendly street design that encourages walking and biking with safe, continuous sidewalks and bike paths. That was the vision put forth a year […]
When it rains…
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Neighborhood flooding was an issue of concern last month on both sides of the river following brutal, persistent rainstorms during the summer months that have left streets and homes soaked. A large group of residents and business owners poured into a City Hall conference room to discuss area […]
Smooth sailing: San Jose Boulevard to be resurfaced
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News The state Department of Transportation is planning to smooth things over on San Jose Boulevard. Bids on the resurfacing project were expected to be received by Sep. 13, according to FDOT officials. Work could begin as early as 2014. “It is strictly a resurfacing job with no widening,” […]
City Council approves budget
In a unanimous late September vote, the Jacksonville City Council approved Mayor Alvin Brown’s $945 million budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The vote sealed the fate of the Jacksonville Public Library system, which now is expected to close all but five facilities on Sundays and reduce hours during the week in order operate in […]
Interfaith forum addresses faith, politics
“Faith’s Role in Politics” is the timely topic of discussion for the upcoming “Promoting Peace Through Understanding Interfaith Forum” at All Saints Episcopal Church. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the sanctuary. The forum brings together a diverse, politically experienced panel of local lay people from the Anglican, Muslim, Jewish, Episcopal, […]
Troubled waters – Artificial reefs coming to San Marco riverfront
Residents concerned about impact on ‘San Marco Beach’ fishing, already problematic By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Two artificial reefs are expected to be installed in the St. Johns River as a way to promote better fishing in the area. But not everyone’s hooked on the idea. At least two residents who live in […]
Time to Vote!
Early voting begins Oct. 27 In just a few short weeks, local residents will head to the polls to elect the 45th President of the United States — as well as new leaders in many critical local and state races. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said for the first time in local voting […]
