In March, Mayor Curry convened three meetings of a Downtown Task Force led by businessman John Rood for the purpose of making short term recommendations that the Mayor could fund and implement before he leaves office in 2023 to improve the urban core. Scenic Jacksonville representatives attended each meeting. Among other issues studied, the Committee wrestled with the questions - | more...

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) is hosting a public workshop about the Downtown Riverfront on Tuesday, February 23rd at 12 noon. According to the public notice:"The purpose of this meeting is for the DIA to present a holistic informational overview of current Downtown riverfront development plans, both public and private, and the applicable processes for review and consideration. Among those | more...

Scenic Jacksonville joins with Riverfront Parks Now in the quest to save all of Metropolitan Park, our major downtown riverfront park and one that - if not protected - could be broken up into pieces for a luxury hotel and other development. While the park has been too long forgotten, the 23-acre park has significant potential to be renovated as | more...

By Nancy Powell, executive director As I enter my second year as executive director, I am heartened by such wonderful support from the community for the causes we champion, for our Board of Directors who give of their time, expertise and wisdom, and for the volunteers and citizens who respond to our calls to action, and for those who have | more...