March 26, 2024
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are four women who were influential in Jacksonville during the 19th century.…
January 16, 2024
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024
In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…
October 24, 2023
THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: The ‘humanzee’ of Orange Park
Orange Park was once home to one of the largest chimpanzee research centers, birthing the strange legend that a “humanzee”…
August 1, 2023
THE JAXSON | The story of the Downtown Southbank
Now considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long…
July 11, 2023
OPINION | Downtown revival: Crafting a plan for city-owned properties
Here’s a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost…
June 27, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 sites from LGBTQ history in Jax’s Urban Core
Jacksonville’s LGBTQ history has always been rich and colorful, if often overlooked. Here’s a tour of five sites across the…
June 6, 2023
OPINION | 4 common-sense ways to revitalize Downtown Jacksonville
Here are four proven, relatively simple, common-sense suggestions to spark revival without relying on huge budgets and massive new developments.…
May 30, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger history
From the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…
May 16, 2023
THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: The lost city of Ossachite
Many books and articles on local history feature the Timucua town of Ossachite. There’s just one problem: It never existed.…
May 2, 2023
OPINION | The Ford plant demolition shows a dearth of vision
The debate over demolishing the old Ford plant in Talleyrand missed a key point: It wasn’t demolish or reuse. It…
April 25, 2023
6 lost towns within Jacksonville’s borders
Some of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6…
April 4, 2023
THE JAXSON | The 10-year saga of the Fuller Warren pedestrian path
A decade ago, concerned residents demanded a better transportation solution. As a result, the Fuller Warren Bridge shared-use path opens…
March 28, 2023
OPINION | The YIMBY case for historic preservation
In much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as…
March 21, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in Jacksonville
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…
March 14, 2023
THE JAXSON | Lenny’s Lawn: A 4-year retrospective
Here’s a look back at the decisions that led to “Lenny’s Lawn” and what the future may hold for the…
February 28, 2023
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s signature foods
Jax food: The comprehensive list of Jacksonville’s signature dishes.…
February 21, 2023
THE JAXSON | 6 facts about LaVilla you should know
In honor of Black History Month, here’s a look at six stories from LaVilla’s past that deserve to be better…
January 31, 2023
OPINION | Jax’s Godzilla strategy of urban development
Demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.…
January 24, 2023
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2023
2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…
December 20, 2022
THE JAXSON | Waterfront parks: 5 models for Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville boasts one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the country, but historically, our public space along it hasn’t…
December 13, 2022
OPINION | 4 myths about Jacksonville’s city government
Jacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up…
November 29, 2022
THE JAXSON | Your tabletop Christmas Village is illegal under modern zoning laws
You may think your miniature Christmas Village is a quaint tribute to the building traditions of yesteryear. However, its walkable,…
November 22, 2022
THE JAXSON | The first Thanksgivings on the First Coast
Five decades before the Pilgrims celebrated their feast at Plymouth, Massachusetts, French and Spanish colonists held feasts of celebration on…
November 8, 2022
THE JAXSON | The last days of Adventure Landing
For 27 years, Jacksonville Beach’s Adventure Landing has been one of the most popular attractions for kids and their families…