Category Archives: Revitalizing Downtown

The lights are much brighter there

Posted on February 9, 2011 by newzgrrl

The Jacksonville Civic Council released Tuesday morning its final report of the Northbank Redevelopment Task Force. Peter Rummell, Civic Council chair, and Preston Haskell, Civic Council member and Task Force chair, presented the information to the media. “Downtown is an … Continue reading →

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Hey, children, what’s that sound?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by newzgrrl

He has been called the City’s most loyal employee, in service for 120 years now. On the few occasions when he has taken a break, his employer fields calls to be sure he is in good health. Should you forget … Continue reading →

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The best way to cross the river

Posted on December 23, 2010 by newzgrrl

Jacksonville, the River City, has in the St. Johns a blessing and a curse. The north-flowing river is a beautiful natural asset that ambles through the city and county, creating postcard-perfect views of Downtown and keeping the hot summer days … Continue reading →

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Surface lot blues

Posted on December 9, 2010 by newzgrrl

A few nights ago I decided to add some spice to the evening and started reading the Downtown Zoning Code on the JEDC page of the City website. (Oh, the exciting life of a Downtown blogger!) Here’s what I found … Continue reading →

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