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Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« on: February 03, 2014, 03:00:02 AM »
Springfield: What to Watch in 2014



The next 12 months are poised to see significant changes in the Springfield historic district with a number of projects, policy, and trends that could have a huge impact on our transitioning community... or not. No matter the outcome, here's what to keep an eye on in 2014.

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2014, 04:21:55 AM »
Nice article Bill.

 just a few observations and concerns. Let's remember 2013-384 and the armory and nobody on the Jacksonville city council would attach an amendment to the armory deal for a buck a year that would allow for 24/7 Public Access to Hogans Creek. The applicants were supportive after the Public Hearing. Not good. Another concern about access to Hogans Creek was exacerbated from revelations at a recent DIA Board meeting. Also Not good. but HEY! Let's get ready to give the guy with Palms Fish Camp a million bucks for never even opening up the door and I have a JEA house that I'll sell you next to Exchange Club Island and still have that open contest for anyone that can share with all of us the brand new Waterways signage that was never before Waterways.

Will post more. Has anyone seen the massive clear cutting along Hogans Creek. So we planted some tress in the upper basin of Hogans Creek. How many? What was the cost? A volunteer effort? What types?

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 06:56:26 AM »
"unique projects involving container housing, modern design, and ultra-green housing" -- Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing those types of infill projects in the neighborhood. I've been admiring the solar systems on the two new houses on Liberty. (Of course, it's always great to see more old houses get the love they need, too.)


I just wish someone would put a good bar/distillery tap room back in the old Pearl location. Main Street needs more night life.



« Last Edit: February 03, 2014, 07:01:34 AM by JaxByDefault »

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 08:31:01 AM »
No Lumb.....No Love....No LumbLove.

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 09:52:08 AM »
Lumb's legislation has been a perennial topic of conversation for 3 years but when push came to shove he hasn't done anything about it. He was interested at first, we had several meetings with him, culminating in a public meeting, and it seemed as though he understood what the issues were. But for whatever reason it's been quite some time since then and nothing has happened. This goes into the "believe it when I see it" category at this point.

FWIW I think he got pushback from MCCD through the office of general counsel, which operates as a de facto lobbying arm whenever one city department feels threatened by another. I suspect he is falling into the trap of "these people are just complaining about problems they caused," or "COJ has $140mm in fines, look how much money that is!" (doesn't matter since it's uncollectible), or "this is working!" (It isn't, at all).


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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 10:02:07 AM »
I just visited the 'Over the Rhine' neighborhood in Cinci.  I really feel that Springfield has similar potential unlike R/A and Murray Hill due to such close proximity to DT.  I should be posting some picture from my trip in a few days. 
 

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2014, 10:06:03 AM »
This big white Queen Anne Victorian or whatever victorian is really nice all white, however, I hope at a time soon in the future, the owners will honor this house by turning it into a painted lady!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_ladies

https://www.google.com/search?q=painted+ladies&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HbDvUrqFEoXLsAS7qYGQAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg&biw=1280&bih=872#q=victorian+painted+ladies&tbm=isch

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2014, 10:15:40 AM »
I just visited the 'Over the Rhine' neighborhood in Cinci.  I really feel that Springfield has similar potential unlike R/A and Murray Hill due to such close proximity to DT.  I should be posting some picture from my trip in a few days. 
 


Thank you!   Most looking forward to seeing your pics and backgroud on those neighborhoods and how they revitalized themselves.

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2014, 10:19:48 AM »
I'm sure that the Armory would make a great Confederate museum and we need to remember our history, all of our history and how we evolved from it.

With that said, I, for one, truly believe the Armory would better be served as an arts community clubhouse where artist can work, galleries to showcase art and function rooms open to us during the day, evenings and weekends.

Let's put ART INTO ARMORY

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2014, 10:28:04 AM »
Poor Springfield.. I wonder if anything will help in the long run...
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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2014, 10:35:12 AM »

I just visited the 'Over the Rhine' neighborhood in Cinci.  I really feel that Springfield has similar potential unlike R/A and Murray Hill due to such close proximity to DT.  I should be posting some picture from my trip in a few days. 
 

I'm looking forward to seeing your pics as well. I'd love to see Springfield's park system receive a makeover like OTR's Washington Park. OTR also has a "State & Union" situation in the form of Central Parkway (the old canal where the neighborhood's name comes from).

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2014, 11:09:07 AM »
Poor Springfield.. I wonder if anything will help in the long run...

Getting people (not just developers snatching up properties) into the homes will help, along with removing rolling fines that'll never be paid anyway. Also better connection to downtown (as said in the article).

But I think ultimately Springfield will get its true turn once the Riverside area becomes too expensive & people start looking for cheaper alternatives that offer the same urban feel, connectivity & the amenities that it brings.

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2014, 12:00:38 PM »
Springfield's great.

 It is perfect as it is and it will be more perfect tomorrow.


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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2014, 12:22:12 PM »
I only got shots in downtown and Walnut Hills.  There was a really bad storm that cut through and I was only able to drive through.  I have to say the new with the old looks amazing.  The lower part of the neighborhood south of Liberty seems to be pretty densified now.  North of Liberty seems pretty run down still, but just as much potential. 

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Re: Springfield: What to Watch in 2014
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2014, 02:07:51 PM »
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Main Street needs more night life.

There you go, as Main Street goes so goes Springfield, property values, and quality of life.
And, that $115 will save Jacksonville from financial ruin. - Mayor John Peyton

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