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Latest Urban Issues articles from Jacksonville, FLThe Jaguars - What Does the Future Hold?
It's one of the most talked about topics at the water cooler - the Jaguars - and their ticket sales woes. It seems every national media outlet has had at least one writer take a shot at Jacksonville for the lack of ticket sales. Today, Metro Jacksonville concludes its seven part series discussing the...
Read MoreRethinking Regency Mall
With Regency Mall's owners now contemplating demolishing the struggling shopping center's west wing, it's time to take a closer look at "Rethinking Regency" and the surrounding area.
Read MoreThe Jaguars - NFL Relocations and the LA Stadium Plan
It's one of the most talked about topics at the water cooler - the Jaguars - and their ticket sales woes. It seems every national media outlet has had at least one writer take a shot at Jacksonville for the lack of ticket sales. Today, Metro Jacksonville continues its seven part series discussing the...
Read MoreUrban Core Vision Plan to be Unveiled
For the last year, the City of Jacksonville has been working with Zyscovich Architects of Miami to create a vision plan for the Urban Core. Metro Jacksonville offers a sneak peak of the vision that will be presented to the public on Thursday, January 28, 2010.
Read MoreThe Jaguars - Jacksonville and Other Small Markets
It's one of the most talked about topics at the water cooler - the Jaguars - and their ticket sales woes. Up to this point, the Jaguars have yet to even be close to selling out any of their home games, and most likely will not for the rest of the year. It seems every national media outlet has had at...
Read MoreChanging the Urban Landscape in 2010
2009 may have been a year to forget as far as downtown is concerned. Looking forward to 2010, here are five projects that have the potential to stimulate additional life in downtown.
Read MoreA Day of Jaguar Football
Metro Jacksonville shares the sights and scenes from the Jacksonville Jaguars/Miami Dolphins football game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 13th, 2009.
Read MoreThe Jaguars - Jacksonville and College Football
It's one of the most talked about topics at the water cooler - the Jaguars - and their ticket sales woes. Up to this point, the Jaguars have yet to even be close to selling out any of their home games, and most likely will not for the rest of the year. It seems every national media outlet has had at...
Read MoreRe-Imagining the Jacksonville Landing
The Landing was built in 1987 by The Rouse Company as a festival marketplace. The 125,000 square foot center was purchased by Sleiman Enterprises in 2003, and they have positioned The Landing as a dining and entertainment destination for the area. While the center is a hub of activity during special...
Read MoreMoving Fairgrounds to Cecil Field a Bad Idea
Since 2000, more than $1.1 billion in development has taken place in Downtown Jacksonville. In 2008, the city even went as far as establishing a special committee to help increase the number of events taking place in downtown. Now the City of Jacksonville is prepared to undermine its own efforts to...
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