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The Underappreciated Side of Springfield

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 CST

The Springfield Historic District is well know for its diverse mix of single family residential structures. However, it can be argued that the mix of non single family building fabric gives the district its true unique charm.

Washington DC goes Streetcar

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 CST

For all those who believe an integrated transit system with multiple modes doesn't make sense, don't tell that to Washington, DC. Already blessed with the Amtrak Acela, a subway and commuter rail, the capitol city has an agressive plan underway to add 37 miles of streetcar routes to the region's transit mix.

Urban Design 101: Landscaping & Signage

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 CST

The City of Los Angeles shows Jacksonville examples of how to incorporate landscaping and signage into an urban pedestrian scale setting.

Lost Jacksonville: The Jacksonville Shipyards

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 CST

Formerly referred to as the epicenter of the "Billion Dollar Mile", the shipyards has become known as a place of dead urban development dreams. Before it was a vacant waterfont parcel, the site was the home of one of Jacksonville's largest companies for more than a century.

Elements of Urbanism: Birmingham

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 CST

Metro Jacksonville explores Alabama's Magic City: Birmingham

Ruins of Jacksonville: The Ambassador Hotel

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT

The Ambassador Hotel originally opened in 1924 as 310 West Church Street Apartments, the first upscale apartments in downtown Jacksonville. Then, in 1944, it was converted into a hotel and renamed Three-Ten Hotel.

Aimee German Returns! Canarsie Suite.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:15:00 CDT

Aimee German, one of Jacksonville's original art hipsters left for Cali in the 90s and created a quirky, amazingly fun career in scream flicks and alternative culture. This month she returns to Jacksonville with a hilarious, out of the box act: Canarsie Suite, based around old Vaudeville schtick and the real life stories of performing girls from the last century. Welcome Aimee back home and go see this show, performed at an alternative performance space in Riverside's Yesterdays.

Ed Austin and Rick Mullaney on Consolidation's Future

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:56:00 CDT

A fascinating discussion between Ed Austin, who has the distinction of being the former Mayor of Jacksonville and long time State's Attorney and General Counsel Rick Mullaney. Austin is a member of the Charter Review Commission charged with recommending changes to the form of government that defines the city. Rick Mullaney is the attorney for the entire City and all of its component authorities, boards and bodies.

Rick Mullaney: The Benefits and Future of Consolidation

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:30:00 CDT

The third and final installment of the series. Rick Mullaney, as the General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville, has an engineer's view of how our Consolidated government works. Join us as he explains the machine that is our unique form of government, its history, things we learned along the way, and how structural changes and political fads have altered the original intentions. The following is an adaptation of a speech by Mr. Mullaney to the Charter Revision Commission in which he outlines the advantages of Consolidation and talks eloquently about the benefits that Consolidated Government has brought the city over the past 40 years. And finally challenges us all to consider what changes might be needed in the City Charter.

Local Classic Horror Film "Zaat!" Tonight at 5 Points!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:40:00 CDT

Tonight the Five Points Horror Film continues with one of the cheeziest awesomest horror films ever to be cranked out locally. Zaat! Check it out. For Bonus points, go by Fans and Stoves and see the Ronnie Land Zaat! original in the front window.

Understanding Consolidation with Rick Mullaney

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:30:00 CDT

Rick Mullaney, as the General Counsel for the City of Jacksonville, has an engineer's view of how our Consolidated government works. Join us as he explains the machine that is our unique form of government, its history, things we learned along the way, and how structural changes and political fads have altered the original intentions. The following is an adaptation of a speech by Mr. Mullaney to the Charter Revision Commission in three parts. The History of Consolidation. The applications and benefits of Consolidation, and the Possible futures of Consolidated Government.

Rick Mullaney: A History of the Consolidation Movement

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT

Corruption, duplication of services, raw sewage being dumped in the St John's River. A majority of the City Council under indictment, a business climate in crisis, and the humiliating dis-accreditation of our Public School System. City of Jacksonville General Counsel, Rick Mullaney has an engineer's view of how our Consolidated government works. Join us as he explains both the legal and historical backdrop that led to our unique and efficient form of Consolidated City Government. The following is an adaptation of a speech by Mr. Mullaney to the Charter Revision Commission as part one in a three part series on the importance of the Charter Review.

Tommy Hazouri's Charter Presentation on School Board

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:20:00 CDT

In a recent speech, School Board President and former Mayor Tommy Hazouri came out swinging against the idea of more school board districts or any talk of making School Board Members who are appointed by the Mayor's office instead of elected. Along the way, he appears to have pioneered the first modern usage of the word "sensical" and significantly wonders aloud why everyone gets money from the JEA except the School Board.

The Northbank is Still Alive

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CDT

With an impressive mix of old and new pedestrian scale architecture and streetscapes, Jacksonville's original city center can still be a pretty lively urban atmosphere at times.

Five Points Horror Film Festival: Day Three

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:29:00 CDT

Tomorrow,October 25th, the Horror Film Festival keeps rolling at the Five Points Theater: Here is a listing of the movies times for the third day of the festival!

Five Points Horror Film Festival: Day Two

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT

Tomorrow, October 24, the second day of the horror Film Festival at the Five Points Theater is in full swing: Here is a listing of the films to be shown! Don't miss this festival!

Five Points Horror Film Festival: Day One

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT

Tomorrow,October 23rd, the Horror Film Festival gets underway at the Five Points Theater: Here is a listing of the movies that will be running for all you fans of horror planning on attending.

Crash Trash and Weekend Bash! Riverside, Friday

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT

The Crash Trash And Weekend Bash! staff is growing by leaps and bounds. This installment takes the lovely club ingenue, Jennifer Browning, Old School Reviewer Christopher Byron Phillips and musical waif, Jordan Rutter and places them squarely in the midst of the Riverside Nightlife scene. Stephen Dare moderates as they discover local cabaret star, Karrissa Wade and chat up Sunbear Jared Bowser. Come with us as we explore all of the various nooks and crannies of Riverside, Avondale and Five Points, and discover that the neighborhood clusters of walkable neighborhoods and communities of interest offer some of the best nightlife opportunities and experiences in the city.

Welcome To Our New Advertisers!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:51:00 CDT

MetroJacksonville would like to welcome our new advertisers who are joining us for the first time! The Financial Daily Record, downtown's daily newspaper and the official paper of record for the Courthouse makes its first appearance here as does ClubTsi, the Bay Street nightclub that is about to celebrate its 5th urban anniversary! Please show support and check out their sites and events!

Amtrak San Joaquin Corridor Service

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT

The San Joaquin is a 318-mile Amtrak corridor passenger service serving central California between Sacramento, Oakland and Bakersfield. With as many as 12 daily trains coming in and out of Bakersfield, it is an example of what the proposed Amtrak/FEC project could turn into for Jacksonville.