Scenic Visions 2024: Spotlight on Arlington

Photo Courtesy of Old Arlington Inc

Designed to complement our successful Great Cities Symposium, Scenic Jacksonville is pleased to present Scenic Visions, an exciting program that will shine a spotlight on neighborhoods outside of the urban core.

Our goal is to rediscover hidden gems within our community while engaging civic leaders and neighborhood stakeholders in thought-provoking experiences and meaningful conversations that help to catalyze community improvement.

The inaugural 2024 Scenic Visions focused on Arlington, once the fastest-growing area of Duval County.

Scenic Visions 2024: Spotlight on Arlington

Scenic Jacksonville introduced the inaugural Scenic Visions program in the spring of 2024 to complement its annual Great Cities Symposium, and focused on the historic Arlington neighborhood, one of the fastest growing areas within Duval County.

“Our goal for the Scenic Visions program is to rediscover hidden gems within our community while engaging civic leaders and neighborhood stakeholders in thought-provoking experiences and meaningful conversations that help to catalyze community action,” said Nancy Powell, executive director.

The three-part “Spotlight on Arlington” series featured a guided boat tour of the Arlington shoreline, a trolley tour stopping at cultural and historic places within the Old Arlington, and a panel discussion at Jacksonville University.

Civic leaders and residents joined Scenic Jacksonville and Arlington leaders in discussions that centered on Arlington’s immense history, unique midcentury architecture, natural beauty, cultural and recreational opportunities, and future potential for revitalization.

A Three-Part Series

Produced in partnership by Scenic Jacksonville with Old Arlington Inc., the JAX Chamber Arlington Council, Greater Arlington Civic Council, and Jacksonville University, our three-part series spotlighted Arlington’s riverfront, neighborhood, and future was a river taxi tour, trolley tour, and panel discussion during April and May of 2024.

Spotlight on Arlington’s Riverfront – River Taxi Guided Tour

Spotlight on Arlington’s Future – Panel Discussion

Spotlight on Arlington Neighborhood – Trolley Guided Tour

“We were thrilled that Arlington was selected as the first neighborhood to be showcased and plan to use this as a springboard to catalyze Arlington’s revitalization,” said Steve Matchett, OAI Executive Director. “Scenic Jacksonville helped us to bring together so many organizations, stakeholders and influencers who all have a role in forging Arlington’s renaissance. I believe it is up to OAI to leverage the enthusiasm and goodwill that Scenic Visions has inspired thanks to Scenic Jacksonville and the other partners in this effort.”

For the Scenic Visions 2024 Series, Scenic Jacksonville partnered with Old Arlington Inc., the JAX Chamber Arlington Council, Greater Arlington Civic Council, and Jacksonville University.