June 13, 2023THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Phoenix neighborhoodHere are five facts about Phoenix, the historic Jacksonville neighborhood named in honor of the city’s rise from the ashes…By Ennis Davis
June 6, 2023OPINION | 4 common-sense ways to revitalize Downtown JacksonvilleHere are four proven, relatively simple, common-sense suggestions to spark revival without relying on huge budgets and massive new developments.…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
May 30, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger historyFrom the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
May 23, 2023THE JAXSON | Downtown Jacksonville’s most endangered buildingsHere are 10 overlooked buildings in Jacksonville that in danger of being demolished if more attention isn’t given to their…By Ennis Davis
May 9, 2023THE JAXSON | The lost shipyards of JacksonvilleHere are five large shipyards that once laid down vessels on Jacksonville’s working waterfront.…By Ennis Davis
April 25, 20236 lost towns within Jacksonville’s bordersSome of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
April 18, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 historical facts about Murray Hill Do you know these 5 facts about Murray Hill, one of urban Jacksonville’s emerging historic neighborhoods?…By Ennis Davis
April 11, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 more shared-use paths coming to townBesides the Fuller Warren Bridge’s new shared-use path, here are 5 more major shared-use paths under construction in the Jacksonville…By Ennis Davis
April 4, 2023THE JAXSON | The 10-year saga of the Fuller Warren pedestrian pathA decade ago, concerned residents demanded a better transportation solution. As a result, the Fuller Warren Bridge shared-use path opens…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
March 21, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in JacksonvilleIn honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
March 14, 2023THE JAXSON | Lenny’s Lawn: A 4-year retrospectiveHere’s a look back at the decisions that led to “Lenny’s Lawn” and what the future may hold for the…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
March 7, 2023THE JAXSON | 15 major apartment projects underway in or near DowntownHere are 15 significant apartment or townhouse projects currently under construction in or near Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ennis Davis
February 21, 2023THE JAXSON | 6 facts about LaVilla you should knowIn honor of Black History Month, here’s a look at six stories from LaVilla’s past that deserve to be better…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
February 14, 2023THE JAXSON | The architectural works of John Anderson LankfordRegarded as the “dean of Black architecture,” John Anderson Lankford was a nationally known early 20th century architect with significant…By Ennis Davis
February 7, 2023OPINION | 5 ways to improve I-95 construction plans in Jacksonville’s urban coreProposed improvements to I-95 would hurt Downtown Jax. Here’s how to fix that.…By Ennis Davis
January 24, 2023OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 20232023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
January 17, 2023THE JAXSON | The railroads of JacksonvilleToday, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia continue to be served by several railroads.…By Ennis Davis
January 10, 2023OPINION | How to fit a gas station into LaVillaThese examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with…By Ennis Davis
January 3, 2023THE JAXSON | Florida’s disappearing citrus processing industryThe orange tree has been a major part of Florida’s identity for centuries. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville…By Ennis Davis
December 20, 2022THE JAXSON | Waterfront parks: 5 models for JacksonvilleDowntown Jacksonville boasts one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the country, but historically, our public space along it hasn’t…By Bill Delaney, Ennis Davis and Daniel Herbin - The Jaxson
December 6, 2022THE JAXSON | List: The urban core’s largest historic public parksJacksonville is one of largest cities by area in the contiguous U.S., covering 747 square miles of land area. It…By Ennis Davis
November 15, 2022THE JAXSON | LaVilla’s Railroad Row in colorBetween 1890 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States. Many found Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood as…By Ennis Davis
November 1, 2022THE JAXSON | 5 mid-century modern neighborhoods in JaxCovering nearly 875 square miles, Jacksonville is a diverse community with a wide collection of neighborhoods appealing to different lifestyles.…By Ennis Davis
October 11, 2022THE JAXSON | Downtown Jacksonville’s 10 largest office buildingsDowntown Jacksonville is home to the region’s tallest buildings, featuring nearly 8 million square feet of commercial space and more…By Ennis Davis