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.

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Trees and Landscapes

Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.

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Trees and Landscapes

Replenishing and protecting the tree canopy; promoting natural landscapes and green infrastructure.

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Utilities

Placing utilities underground and minimizing the visual impact of utilities, cellular towers and equipment.

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Signage

Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.

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Signage

Reducing billboards and ensuring commercial signage adheres to design standards.

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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.

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Recent News

“Builders of great cities we all must be.”
— Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston SC

This evening, City Council will vote on legislation that would grow Jacksonville's tree canopy more quickly and thoughtfully, by allowing the hiring of additional arborists, landscape architects, and urban foresters to plan, plant, and maintain trees. These new roles would be paid for through the @cityofjax Tree Fund, which has the capacity to do so without diminishing the scope of tree planting projects. We have worked closely with Councilman Joe Carlucci and others to craft Substitute Bill 2025-102, which has changed over the past several weeks, and hope all those who value a greener, cooler, more resilient First Coast will support it as well. 🌳 Read our full statement and bill details at our link⚡️ 📸 @kramkran

This evening, City Council will vote on legislation that would grow Jacksonville's tree canopy more...

What's the value of open space on our horizon? "Non-Sign II" in Washington state was created by artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo in 2010 to highlight the negative visual impact of ubiquitous billboards along our roads. Measuring 25 feet tall, 35 feet wide, and 3 feet deep, the artwork is the same size as billboards found throughout the area. However, rather than competing with the landscape for attention, Non-Sign II provides a framework through which viewers may appreciate the natural beauty of the skies and surroundings. We're proud to monitor adherence to our local billboard ordinances here in Jacksonville, to ensure we can enjoy as many clear, scenic views as nature provides. 📸 @leadpencilstudios

What's the value of open space on our horizon? "Non-Sign II" in Washington state was...

We're excited to welcome six new members to our Board of Directors! Through citizen advocacy and civic leadership, our organization works to enhance the character and beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment — while making a positive impact on the everyday lives of citizens. Welcome Ellen Cottrill, Gayandrial "Ivy" Henderson, John Alters, Tyler Grant, Max Spann, and Susan Grandin! Read more about this talented group in our link 🏡

We're excited to welcome six new members to our Board of Directors! Through citizen advocacy...

Charles Young was the first black Colonel in the United States Army, leading the famed Buffalo Soldiers. During his military service, he and his men were instrumental in exploring, settling, and protecting western lands and national parks. Young was eventually appointed as the first black superintendent of the National Park Service at Sequoia National Park. His passion for nature and conservation helped educate the local community, adding to his enduring legacy. With the help of the locals he taught, Young improved the park by reducing poaching of animals, deterring illegal logging, and reducing illegal sheep grazing within the park. He served as superintendent until his death in 1922. Black history is American history. 🇺🇸

Charles Young was the first black Colonel in the United States Army, leading the famed...

Traveling through the sandy brush forest, emerging onto the natural white sand beach... The Talbot Islands State Parks are one of truly scenic spaces of the First Coast. If you have time this weekend, go visit and enjoy. 📸 @_t_ly_

Traveling through the sandy brush forest, emerging onto the natural white sand beach... The Talbot...

Big thanks to @news4jax for having Carol Coletta, speaker at the 2025 Great Cities Symposium, on This Week in Jacksonville to talk about creating great cities and public spaces. Bringing renowned experts + thought leaders from around the country to Jacksonville to share their successes, challenges, and lessons learned is important to grow as a community, and we're proud do that annually at our Great Cities Symposium. Watch the interview via our link. 🖥

Big thanks to @news4jax for having Carol Coletta, speaker at the 2025 Great Cities Symposium,...

HUGE thanks to all who supported Great Cities Symposium 2025 last weekend, featuring planning/design icon Carol Coletta. Having welcoming, safe, and alluring public spaces is absolutely vital to the long-term success of Jacksonville, and cities competing for talent and business across the US. Check out the @jaxdailyrecord article linked in our bio, and we'll share photos and many more Thank You's soon!

HUGE thanks to all who supported Great Cities Symposium 2025 last weekend, featuring planning/design icon...

Great Cities Symposium 2025 is only 1 day away! We appreciate this group of our Bronze level sponsors, who have demonstrated both professional and personal leadership securing a better future for Jacksonville. Thank you Bill & Dori Walton, Norm & Ann Anderson, John & Wendy Anderson, Elena Flats, and Finger, Nelson & Maguire PLLC. 🙌 On February 6th, join civic leaders, business leaders, and engaged citizens welcoming Carol Coletta to the Garden Club of Jacksonville. She'll share her decades of expertise leading the revitalization of cities and public spaces across the US. Drinks, bites, and Q&A included. ➡️ SOLD OUT: https://www.scenicjax.org/great-cities-symposium-2024/

Great Cities Symposium 2025 is only 1 day away! We appreciate this group of our...

The Great Cities Symposium is only 1 day away! Big thanks to this group of Bronze level sponsors - they all give back to our community and are invested in it's future. Thank you @ufhealthjax, @carltonconstructioninc, @ls3p, @bestbetpoker, and @cowford.realty. 👏👏👏 Tomorrow, February 6th, Carol Coletta will share her expertise about designing successful cities and public spaces at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. Named one of the 100 most influential urban innovators in history, she's the real deal. Drinks, bites, and Q&A included. ➡️ SOLD OUT: https://www.scenicjax.org/great-cities-symposium-2024/

The Great Cities Symposium is only 1 day away! Big thanks to this group of...

Great Cities Symposium 2025 is coming up fast! We're excited to have this group of Bronze level sponsors supporting this important civic program and our work. Thank you @avantbuilds, @newsfromjea, @seacoast_bank, Heritage Capital Group, and @gaiconsultants. 💯 On February 6th, Carol Coletta will share her decades of expertise leading innovation in downtowns, parks, and riverfronts across the US. All very relevant for Jax! Drinks, bites, and Q&A included. ➡️ SOLD OUT: https://www.scenicjax.org/great-cities-symposium-2024

Great Cities Symposium 2025 is coming up fast! We're excited to have this group of...

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