April 18, 2023
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…
March 7, 2023
THE JAXSON | 15 major apartment projects underway in or near Downtown
Here are 15 significant apartment or townhouse projects currently under construction in or near Downtown Jacksonville.…
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…
February 14, 2023
THE JAXSON | The architectural works of John Anderson Lankford
Regarded as the “dean of Black architecture,” John Anderson Lankford was a nationally known early 20th century architect with significant…
February 7, 2023
OPINION | 5 ways to improve I-95 construction plans in Jacksonville’s urban core
Proposed improvements to I-95 would hurt Downtown Jax. Here’s how to fix that.…
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…
January 17, 2023
THE JAXSON | The railroads of Jacksonville
Today, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia continue to be served by several railroads.…
January 10, 2023
OPINION | How to fit a gas station into LaVilla
These examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with…
January 3, 2023
THE JAXSON | Florida’s disappearing citrus processing industry
The orange tree has been a major part of Florida’s identity for centuries. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville…
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 6, 2022
THE JAXSON | List: The urban core’s largest historic public parks
Jacksonville is one of largest cities by area in the contiguous U.S., covering 747 square miles of land area. It…
November 15, 2022
THE JAXSON | LaVilla’s Railroad Row in color
Between 1890 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrived in the United States. Many found Jacksonville’s LaVilla neighborhood as…
November 1, 2022
THE JAXSON | 5 mid-century modern neighborhoods in Jax
Covering nearly 875 square miles, Jacksonville is a diverse community with a wide collection of neighborhoods appealing to different lifestyles.…
October 11, 2022
THE JAXSON | Downtown Jacksonville’s 10 largest office buildings
Downtown Jacksonville is home to the region’s tallest buildings, featuring nearly 8 million square feet of commercial space and more…
October 4, 2022
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville could become an oyster town again
Oysters have been a staple of First Coast diets for thousands of years, although local oyster harvesting ceased in 1994…
September 27, 2022
OPINION | Eastside deserves national historic designation
The history and heritage of Jacksonville’s many Gullah Geechee descendants have been largely overlooked, with little recognition given to the…
September 13, 2022
THE JAXSON | The 7 historic districts of Jacksonville
Founded in 1822, Jacksonville is home to 107 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Of…
August 23, 2022
THE JAXSON | 8 Jacksonville industrial heritage sites ripe for tourism
Industrial tourism — visiting places linked to the industries most common in a particular place — is a growing interest…
August 9, 2022
THE JAXSON | 6 Jacksonville day trips
There’s a lot to do in the Jacksonville area, and even more within a short drive. With summer winding down,…
August 2, 2022
THE JAXSON | 6 Downtown projects now under construction
Though largely happening in the outskirts, new construction is happening in Downtown Jacksonville. Here’s a look at six projects moving…