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Jacksonville in 1930
Ever wonder what neighborhood commercial strips were originally set up to be walkable? Look no further than this map by George W. Simons, Jr. It presents an interesting look at zoning in Jacksonville during the Great Depression.
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The Forgotten Rivers of Jacksonville
The St. Johns River isn't the only river in the River City! Today, Metro Jacksonville's Kristen Pickrell takes a look at Jacksonville's other rivers, while sharing interesting facts about each.
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Lenny Curry's Vision For Jacksonville
Soon Lenny Curry will officially become the new Mayor of Jacksonville. Many wonder what's Curry's vision for our city. Here's Curry's vision to restore Jacksonville to greatness.
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Jacksonville one of the country's best run cities?
According to this report by WalletHub, Jacksonville is one of the best run cities in the country.
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Hemming Park partners with Southwest Airlines and PPS
Hemming Park is one of six public spaces across the country to receive a $100,000 grant from Southwest Airlines, announces partnership with Project for Public Spaces. Jaxsons Night Market @ Hemming Park. Photo by Jordan Mixson.
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2014 Metropolitan Area Census Estimates Released
The latest U.S. Census metropolitan area population estimates for the U.S. and Puerto Rico as of July 2014 have been released. Find out where Jacksonville ranks.
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Shad Khan Isn't The Only One!
Jacksonville Jag’s owner Shad Khan, and his company Iguana Investments, are proposing plans for a major to the Jacksonville shipyards. Khan’s money would transform the 48-cre lot on the downtown riverfront into a vibrant entertainment and leisure district. However, Khan isn’t the first of his...
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Khan's Jacksonville Shipyards Plans Revealed
Shahid Khan's plans for the Jacksonville Shipyards have been released. Here are several renderings of the ambitious proposal.
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3 ways we can fight congestion in our city cores
Since the automobile became king of the road in modern civilization, traffic congestion has been a problem in cities around the globe. 103 years after Ford’s first Tin Lizzie found a parking spot, we still struggle with the increasing demands of the automobile.
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Jax Isn't the Only One! 60 Years of Urban Change
Historically, Jacksonville is a great case study of how to kill a downtown, displace long-time residents, destroy established communities and historic building stock. However, 60 Years of Urban Change, a recent study by the University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities, suggests we're not...
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