June 24, 2025 Jacksonville is gaining more protected land for the public to enjoy — and you’ll have a chance to help shape its future. The 2,722-acre Pablo Creek Conservation Area, located in the city’s southeast corner, is set to open to the public in late 2026. With plans for hiking, bird watching, biking, and horseback riding through a wide | more...

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 and practices.  Providence is a city that has dramatically transformed over the past 30 years in big and small ways, with significantly influence from CNU | more...

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 of the Jacksonville City Council on April 2, 2025. OUR POSITION Scenic Jacksonville supports Substitute 2025-102 as amended and approved at LUZ. Scenic Jacksonville supports | more...

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 beauty of Jacksonville’s natural and built environment — while making a positive impact on the everyday lives of its citizens. Jacksonville’s rapid growth creates opportunities | more...