By the Riverfront Parks Now Coalition Note:  A version of this article appeared in the Florida Times Union's Sunday Reason edition on July 4, 2021, edited for length.   Jacksonville is clearly at a defining crossroads, and consequential decisions involving downtown development will be made in the near future. As such, we implore city leaders to recognize what is at | more...

The City of Jacksonville will host a public meeting for the Northbank Lawn/Riverfront Plaza FKA Jacksonville Landing Design Competition (P-01-21) Three firms will present their design proposals and a selection committee will evaluate them. Meeting is open members of the public who may provide input via public comments after each one. Thursday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | more...

In March, Mayor Curry convened three meetings of a Downtown Task Force led by businessman John Rood for the purpose of making short term recommendations that the Mayor could fund and implement before he leaves office in 2023 to improve the urban core. Scenic Jacksonville representatives attended each meeting. Among other issues studied, the Committee wrestled with the questions - | more...

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) is hosting a public workshop about the Downtown Riverfront on Tuesday, February 23rd at 12 noon. According to the public notice:"The purpose of this meeting is for the DIA to present a holistic informational overview of current Downtown riverfront development plans, both public and private, and the applicable processes for review and consideration. Among those | more...