Our Mission
Preserve, protect and enhance the character and beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment.

Riverfront Parks Now is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
Scenic Jacksonville is excited to partner in Riverfront Parks Now, an initiative aimed at transforming the downtown Jacksonville riverfront into a gathering place for the community that stimulates surrounding economic development and makes our city more resilient for generations to come.
Recent News
New Urbanism and Providence at the CNU33 Conference
June 18, 2025 - In June, Scenic Jacksonville’s executive director Nancy Powell attended CNU33, the conference of the Congress for New Urbanism in Providence Rhode Island as a way to learn more about CNU principles | more...
Scenic Jacksonville supports Substitute 2025-102 as amended and approved at LUZ
This statement is a revision to Scenic Jacksonville's prior letter of support and reflects the March 31-April 1 Council Committee discussions at Neighborhoods, Rules, Finance and LUZ. The summary position was sent to members | more...
Scenic Jacksonville Welcomes Six New Board Members
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (March 5, 2025) – Scenic Jacksonville welcomes six new members to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. Through citizen advocacy and civic leadership, the local nonprofit works to enhance the character and | more...
“Builders of great cities we all must be.”
— Joe Riley, former mayor of Charleston SC
Photography Courtesy of Mark Krancer