Our Mission
Preserve, protect and enhance the character and beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment.
Design, Development, Preservation
Advocating for design excellence, enhanced streetscapes and parks, and preserving our city’s historic and natural assets.
Trees and Landscapes
Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.
Trees and Landscapes
Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.
Utilities
Placing utilities underground and minimizing the visual impact of utilities, cellular towers and equipment.
Signage
Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.
Signage
Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.
Riverfront Parks Now is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
Scenic Jacksonville is excited to partner in Riverfront Parks Now, an initiative aimed at transforming the downtown Jacksonville riverfront into a gathering place for the community that stimulates surrounding economic development and makes our city more resilient for generations to come.
Recent News
Summer 2026 Newsletter: Public Art, Scenic Visions, Great Cities, and projects we’re watching
A Civic Social Scenic Jacksonville was delighted to welcome board and committee members to our Summer Social on July 22nd, which included engaging conversation about public space and private development in Downtown Jacksonville. A special | more...
Scenic Jax welcomes James to strengthen tree legislation
Scenic Jacksonville is excited to welcome James Staman Jr. as our newest intern through our ongoing partnership with the Public Trust for Conservation. “Our partnership with the Public Trust for Conservation reflects a shared commitment | more...
Scenic Jacksonville welcomes Litsa Dawkins as new Executive Director
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (April 14, 2026) –Scenic Jacksonville Board President Bill Hoff, Jr. announced today that Litsa Dawkins has been named executive director, succeeding Nancy Powell, who retires on April 17th. “We are very pleased to | more...
“Builders of great cities we all must be.”
— Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston SC
Photography Courtesy of Mark Krancer