Developers aim to make a place of ‘ambience, fiber and essence’
The District – Life Well Lived developer Peter Rummell has said it many times: “You can’t be a suburb of nowhere, and Jacksonville’s downtown is now nowhere. We’ve got to make it a place with ambience, fiber and essence so it can have a personality.” Perhaps no one agrees more with Rummell than the Downtown […]
Navy changes course on plan for USS Adams in Jacksonville
It has been more than 10 years since the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) conceived the idea of bringing a retired Navy warship to Jacksonville to be used as a floating museum, but after a decade of spending money and exerting effort, the JHNSA announced in December that the vessel will not be berthed […]
Proposed Downtown Overlay to bring clarity and consistency to developers
If District 5 City Councilwoman Lori Boyer has her way, it won’t just be new development on the North and Southbank that will change the face and feel of Downtown Jacksonville in the years ahead. For more than a year, Boyer has been coordinating with the Downtown Investment Authority, architects, developers and NAIOP, a commercial […]
District 14 City Council candidates share thoughts at public forums
One of the most exciting electoral races this spring will be the one for the District 14 City Council seat being sought by five candidates. The incumbent, Jim Love, has served two four-year consecutive terms and, by ordinance, is ineligible to run for a third consecutive term. The candidates who qualified by obtaining the requisite […]
Springfield recognized as ‘Most Bikeable Neighborhood’ in Jacksonville’s urban core
Springfield is the most bikeable neighborhood in Jacksonville’s urban core, according to WalkScore.com. The Bike Score® is calculated using four equally weighted components including bike lanes, hills, destination and road connectivity, and bike commuting mode share. “We are extremely excited that Springfield has been recognized as the most bike-friendly neighborhood in Jacksonville’s urban core,” Kelly […]
AARP Tax-Aide begins new season
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nationʼs largest free tax preparation provider, will start providing services Friday, Feb. 1, continuing through Saturday, April 13 at its 13 Jacksonville-area locations. Taxpayers must bring Social Security cards for themselves and all dependents, photo ID, all relevant tax forms and records (W-2, SSA-1099, medical expenses, etc.), last yearʼs tax return […]
Temporary closure for newly-renamed Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library
The Jacksonville Public Library will temporarily suspend service at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library starting Tuesday, Jan. 8 to upgrade the branch’s plumbing with new pipes and fixtures. The work is expected to take at least 10 days. Updates on reopening will be posted on the library’s website at www.jaxpubliclibrary.org and on the library’s social […]
Southside Assembly of God breaks ground for new Southpoint church facility
A religious fixture in San Marco for nearly 70 years, Southside Assembly of God church will find its home in a new Southpoint facility by the end of next year. “Our vision is to be the best for the City of Jacksonville and to be a place where families grow in faith,” said Southside Assembly […]
Broadstone River House readies to open its doors
One of several Southbank residential projects is nearing completion. Construction on Alliance Residential Company’s Broadstone River House Apartments, a $26.6 million housing complex sandwiched on 3.8 acres of waterfront property between the Duval County Public School Board building and the Lexington Hotel, was scheduled for completion at the end of December 2018. The site of […]
