Write to the National Park Service today In October, the City of Jacksonville submitted a proposal to the National Park Service (NPS) to swap Metropolitan Park for a portion of the Shipyards, as shown on the map. Scenic Jacksonville and Riverfront Parks Now urge denial of this proposal because the property suggested for the swap is inferior and not a | more...
Lot J Bill 2020-648 The LOT J Bill 2020-648 has been filed by the City and is being heard in several upcoming City Council meetings. The bill is on a fast track and the Council may vote on the bill as early as November 19th. Lot J is a proposed development on the North side of Bay Street, immediately adjacent to the | more...
Downtown Investment Authority Board Meeting: Wed, Oct 14 at 2 p.m. Zoom Information: Meeting ID 969 1322 2503, Passcode: 207965. Email comments to Rmezini@coj.net The River City Brewing Site on the Southbank is up for a decision by the Downtown Investment Authority to demolish the restaurant and give away the city owned property to a developer. If approved, the | more...
On August 20, #GardenClubJax hosted Scenic Jacksonville Executive Director Nancy Powell and President Susan Caven along with St. Johns Riverkeeper Executive Director Jimmy Orth for a virtual discussion about our vision for a connected network of extensive public green space and active parks along Jacksonville’s Downtown riverfront that maximizes public access, reconnects the community to our river, and creates a sense | more...