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The Plight of the Urban Core Print E-mail
Thursday, 09 October 2008

A look at the rise and fall of the Urban Core's population with the help of pre-consolidation city limit maps and census tracts.

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City wants to ticket on Nights and Weekends Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 September 2008

Changes may again be coming to Downtown parking laws, but this time it could be the final nail in the coffin for the few remaining businesses. 

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An Argument for Maximum Setbacks Print E-mail
Friday, 05 September 2008

Should we change our setback laws to encourage the long term development of a walkable community?

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Jackson Square Controversy Brewing Print E-mail
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

 

Opposition is brewing in San Marco concerning the impact of Jacksonville's latest proposed transit oriented development.  Can common ground be found between opposing sides?

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Can Jacksonville become a Sustainable Community? Print E-mail
Monday, 18 August 2008

This April 2005 presentation by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council serves as an open and shut case as to why we need and how to create a walkable community.

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The Components of a Healthy Neighborhood Print E-mail
Thursday, 31 July 2008

According to a recent USA Today article, public health researches have identified neighborhood features that can make it easier or harder to pratice healthy behaviors.

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Quality of Life in Jacksonville Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 July 2008

The Jacksonville Community Council has released a Quality of Life report that highlights some of the critical factors affecting the future of Jacksonville.

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Are we prepared for an oil crisis? Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 June 2008


How does Jacksonville stack up when compared with the 50 largest U.S. cities in a recent study on areas best able to cope with high oil prices?

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Duval County Courthouse: Still stumbling in the Dark Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 June 2008

$350 million finally approved, a third design team hired and four years later, the questions raised in this letter to our city officials still remain unanswered.

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Memorial Day brings $4 gas to Jacksonville Print E-mail
Monday, 26 May 2008

 This Memorial Day brings record gas prices to Jacksonville. Are the citizens of Jacksonville now more willing to embrace walking, biking, and public transit?

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