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Most Walkable Jacksonville Neighborhoods 2011
According to Walk Score, there is no "Walker's Paradise" in Jacksonville. However, there are a few urban districts in Jacksonville that qualify as being walkable neighborhoods. Here are Jacksonville's 10 most walkable neighborhoods, according to Walk Score's 2011 rankings.
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Surface Parking Lots: A Downtown Vibrancy Killer
According to Downtown Vision (DVI), more than 50% of downtown Jacksonville's streetscape consists of "dead space" - either parking lots, garages, vacant buildings, or buildings less than 25% occupied. This collection of aerials visually highlight the impact dead spaces (surface parking and underutilized...
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The Hogans Creek Master Plan
A look at the finalized master plan developed by the City of Jacksonville, Project for Public Spaces, and HDR, Inc. to revitalize Jacksonville's original "Central Park."
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Durkeeville Project Illustrates Zoning Code Issues
While the introduction of Family Dollar should be a boon for a neighborhood in need of additional retail, allowing an autocentric suburban box in the middle of a historic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood illustrates why Jacksonville's zoning code should be modified.
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7 Days & Waking Life: Downtown To Come
Over the last week, a series of public announcements and events has come forth, that when combined and coordinated, could quickly breathe life into Downtown Jacksonville.
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Twenty Affordable Fixes For Downtown
As Jacksonville awaits the final election results, here are 20 cost-effective concepts that either mayor could get behind that save the city money while spurring economic revitalization.
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Farewell to the Jacksonville Jewish Center
Metro Jacksonville bids farewell to yet another significant, historic, urban Jacksonville property to fall victim to the wrecking ball: Springfield's former Jacksonville Jewish Center.
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Will Florida Become A Paradise Lost?
The Sierra Club releases an open letter to Governor Rick Scott about creating a 21st century transportation system in Florida. Will Rick Scott listen?
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Census 2010: Why The Urban Core Matters
"This is no longer anecdotal. Every metro area has good suburbs, but if you don't have a strong downtown and close-in neighborhoods, then you're not offering a choice that many of them are seeking. Offering that choice is a real competitive advantage for cities." - Carol Coletta, head of CEOs for Cities.
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Mobile Food Pods & Downtown Revitalization
Mobile food pods are becoming an important consideration in the growth of street food popularity across America because of their low cost ability revitalize neighborhoods.
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