October 3, 2023
Downtown isn’t the only urban core neighborhood in Jacksonville where large infill development projects are under construction.…
September 26, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Edward Waters University historic district
Part of Edward Waters University was added to the National Register of Historic Places last year. These 6 buildings make…
September 19, 2023
THE JAXSON | 9 Hispanic Jax history facts
here are nine stories that suggest Hispanic influence on the development and culture of Jacksonville is just as old as…
September 12, 2023
THE JAXSON | 4 mass transit projects comparable to the U2C in price
Here are 4 mass transit projects that were recently completed for a similar cost per mile to Jacksonville’s proposed Skyway…
September 5, 2023
THE JAXSON | A trip down memory lane: LaVilla
For more than a century, the neighborhood of LaVilla was the epicenter of African American culture, entertainment and commerce in…
August 30, 2023
OPINION | Time to cut bait on JTA’s driverless Skyway replacement
There are other options for public transit that are cheaper, carry more passengers and are available right now. …
August 15, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Lackawanna neighborhood
Here are five stories connected to a historic Jacksonville neighborhood that developed around a 19th century railroad yard: Lackawanna.…
August 8, 2023
OPINION | 6 recommendations for JTA’s new LaVilla facility
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority facility planned for LaVilla doesn’t align with the vision for Downtown. These 6 recommendations could fix…
July 25, 2023
THE JAXSON | 3 Jacksonville breweries of yesteryear
The brewing of beer in Jacksonville dates back to the 19th century. Here are 3 local breweries that were in…
July 18, 2023
OPINION | The Downtown jail fallacy
It’s possible to create a much more active and vibrant Downtown Jacksonville even without moving the jail.…
July 4, 2023
THE JAXSON | 10 historic First Coast railroad depots
Here are 10 historic train stations that stand today in the Jacksonville area. Two of them are still functioning.…
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 20, 2023
OPINION | Jags’ plans present an opportunity to revitalize the Eastside
A. Philip Randolph could become a commercial district complementary to the proposed stadium district, with a 1-mile stretch of continuous…
June 13, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Phoenix neighborhood
Here are five facts about Phoenix, the historic Jacksonville neighborhood named in honor of the city’s rise from the ashes…
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 23, 2023
THE JAXSON | Downtown Jacksonville’s most endangered buildings
Here are 10 overlooked buildings in Jacksonville that in danger of being demolished if more attention isn’t given to their…
May 9, 2023
THE JAXSON | The lost shipyards of Jacksonville
Here are five large shipyards that once laid down vessels on Jacksonville’s working waterfront.…
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 18, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 historical facts about Murray Hill
Do you know these 5 facts about Murray Hill, one of urban Jacksonville’s emerging historic neighborhoods?…
April 11, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 more shared-use paths coming to town
Besides the Fuller Warren Bridge’s new shared-use path, here are 5 more major shared-use paths under construction in the Jacksonville…
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 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…