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Riverside Avondale an American Top 10 Neighborhood
Riverside Avondale has been honored by the American Planning Association (APA) as one of the country's 10 Great Neighborhoods under the APA's Great Places in America program. Riverside Avondale is the first neighborhood in Florida to receive this prestigious national recognition.
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This Place Matters: Saving Norman Studios
A National Trust for Historic Preservation contest could provide Jacksonville with $25,000 to help convert Arlington's historic Norman Studios complex into a silent film museum.
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Global Cities 2010
Foreign Policy Magazine aims to measure how much sway a city has over what happens beyond its own borders -- its influence on and integration with global markets, culture, and innovation. See the list of cities with a global reach in 2010.
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CSX Headquarters to get New Signage
CSX is seeking final approval to add the new CSX corporate brand logo to Jacksonville's skyline. The proposed design has been developed in conjunction with CSX and their architect to ensure both aesthetic and structural compatibility with the 16-story CSX headquarters, which will be celebrating the...
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City Population Estimates Released: Jax Rank Drops
The fall of Florida's real estate market and the increasing popularity of urban living has caused Jacksonville to fall in the list of America's largest cities.
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Downtown Bus Shelter Designs Revealed
Today, the Downtown Development Review Board will approve the proposed bus shelter design for downtown's streets. Metro Jacksonville shares the three design options up for consideration.
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Kings Road Pedestrian Enhancement Project Underway
A $2.3 million JTA project to improve the Kings Road corridor in the vicinity of Edward Waters College is now under construction.
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Metro Jacksonville Wins Historic Preservation Award
Metro Jacksonville has won a Heritage Education and Publication award by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. This award is based on Metro Jacksonville's continued coverage of local history and urban neighborhoods.
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A City Deferred: Glorious Johnson's Kick-off Speech
In a kickoff event held at the Historic Five Points Theatre on the evening of Thursday, April 15, 2010, Councilwoman Glorious Johnson outlined her vision for Jacksonville's future. She also got a few digs in at opponents, whether mayoral or establishment types. Set in Historic Five Points, the emotional,...
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Fortune 500: Florida's Largest Companies in 2010
According to the 2010 Fortune 500 list, the First Coast stacks up well when compared to Florida's other metropolitan areas.
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