January 15, 2025
The Prime Osborn Convention Center could become a major mixed-use economic hub. With that in mind, here is a look…
Stories tracking Jacksonville’s downtown growth, redevelopment projects, and efforts to revitalize the city’s urban core.
December 18, 2024
Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes
Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…
November 25, 2024
Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forward
The owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…
November 13, 2024
Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street Trio
The city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…
October 30, 2024
2 developments get underway in Jacksonville’s urban core
The Emerald Station and Gateway Jax developments will transform neglected parts of the city with meeting spaces, offices and residences.…
October 29, 2024
More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown Jax
The Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…
October 17, 2024
Gateway Jax will begin construction this month
Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…
August 26, 2024
Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio
The complaint states that Trio ownership owes the city more than $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations.…
August 14, 2024
Gateway Jax could begin construction soon
City Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…
August 1, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville’s disheartening Downtown development discourse
Just when we thought the former Landing site development puzzle couldn’t get more complicated, along comes site number 2.…
July 23, 2024
Is it time to discuss razing the Laura Street Trio?
Some City Council members say the option should be considered if it makes more sense than restoring the buildings.…
July 9, 2024
DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committee
CEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…
June 27, 2024
Another roadblock for Laura Street Trio project
The Downtown Investment Authority staff is recommending that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio.…
May 9, 2024
DIA expected to extend CEO’s contract next week
Lori Boyer has been CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority since 2019. Her contract is scheduled to end in June.…
May 8, 2024
Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s planned
The plans, 60% complete, include a cafe, open lawn for events, boardwalk, sports courts, kayak and boat rental, and more.…
April 29, 2024
New committee seeks answers on Downtown development
Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…
April 16, 2024
Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committee
City Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…
March 11, 2024
Downtown’s time has come, developers say
Some of Jacksonville’s biggest developers say Downtown is nearing a tipping point and you won’t recognize it in a few…
December 14, 2023
Housing planned alongside Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jax
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is discussing a development combining housing, retail and a grocery store.…
October 31, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown
Downtown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…
October 26, 2023
Downtown Jax is finally starting to grow
Although problems remain, a new report paints a rosy picture of new homes, hotels and businesses in Downtown Jacksonville.…
September 29, 2023
In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costs
Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is…
September 20, 2023
Gateway Jax launches plans for Downtown development that could reach $2B
A $500 million mixed-used development in Downtown Jacksonville with apartments and a grocery store is Phase 1 of a project…
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.…