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Jazzfest Piano Competition 2012 MJ Newscast

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:00 CDT

MetroJacksonville Video Newscast from the Jacksonville Jazz Fest Piano Competition! Josh Taylor reporting for MetroJacksonille.com on the competitors and outcomes of the competition which kicks off the Jazz Festival ever year. Camera and editing by Ryan Rummel of Go! Cinema.

Walkable Commercial Districts: Edgewood Village

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

While much of the focus in our city is on downtown revitalization, Jacksonville's urban core and inner-ring suburbs are home to a number of long-overlooked, historic, walkable commercial districts. In our effort to promote better use of existing assets in our communities - which will facilitate sustainable growth and subsequently increase the city's tax base - Metro Jacksonville highlight's Edgewood Village (Murray Hill's First Block).

Beaches Construction Update: May 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Here's a look at new businesses, closings, and renovations this month in the Jacksonville - Neptune - Atlantic Beaches area.

Street Style: 2012-296 City Council Meeting

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:25:00 CDT

Local residents flooded City Hall during the Jacksonville City Council meeting. Whether dressed is business suits or casual clothes, Metro jacksonville fashion department writers Melanie Pagan and Gerald Joseph were there to capture the outfits (and to support the bill, of course!).

Anti Discrimination Public Hearing for 2012-296

Wed, 23 May 2012 03:15:00 CDT

Joshua Taylor reporting for MetroJacksonville in our very first ever newscast! Check out the video for footage of the historic public hearing and a surprising interview with former Mayor John Delaney. Video and Editing by Andy Leverett, Comic relief provided by City Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels.

Jax Truckies plans food truck rally downtown June 9th

Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

The Jax Truckies presented by Metrojacksonville.com is excited to announce a gourmet food truck rally to stamp out hunger to be held at Burrito Gallery Saturday June 9th from 11AM to 5PM benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank. Food trucks from all over North Florida will be serving up unique, gourmet food to the hungry masses of Jacksonville in this first of it?s kind event. Food trucks in Jacksonville offer a tremendous and affordable variety of hand-crafted, artisan foods. The Jax Truckies will offer a unique opportunity to try a variety of delicious, high end foods at drive-through prices.

Street Style: Art Walk May 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:40:00 CDT

Melanie Pagan and Gerald Joseph from Metro Jacksonville fashion department seek out local style during art walk. Throughout the evening they spotted a lot of noteworthy style and photographed stand-out pieces. In this article Melanie explains why denim, bright colored hair and boots with shorts were among her favorite warm-weather looks.

Jacksonville Historical Society: Twelve Worth Saving

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Metro Jacksonville shares the Jacksonville Historic Society's recently released a list of twelve significant endangered historical sites for 2012.

MetroJacksonville.com & Channel 4 Partnership Launches

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

MetroJacksonville.com is happy to announce their content partnership with Channel 4 (WJXT) which kicks off today.

When The Spanish-American War Came To Springfield

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Army Camps sprang to life as the Spanish American War came to Springfield and Panama Park. Join us as we march back in time to Camp Cuba Libre and a very different Jacksonville.

Guest Series: JAX Chamber's President Wally Lee

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Metro Jacksonville takes a step back to listen to, promote, and discuss the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the preservation and progression of our community. This week, Wally Leet, president of JAX Chamber explains the group's goals and outlook towards downtown revitalization.

Downtown Residential Project Underway on Laura St.

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Quietly, one of downtown's most successful merchants has decided to move forward with a project that promises to add life to Laura Street and Hemming Plaza.

Springfield's 2012 Home & Garden Tour This Weekend

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

This year's Tour features both historic and new construction homes, a variety of gardens, and a repurposed storefront-to-residence gem.

Hemming Park Goes Dark, May Hurt Laura Street Corridor

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 CDT

The following article was originally published April 10, 2007. For several months now there has been serious discussion of the development of the Laura Street Corridor to provide an initial street traffic creating backbone from whence to spread a vibrant city center development.The idea that the creation of a strip featuring destinations that are open after sundown will create walking traffic and pedestrian life at street level by giving the public a variety of things to do in a relatively compact area.

Urban Construction Update - May 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of May 2012.

The Basics of Successful Downtown Revitalization

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Redeveloping a struggling downtown environment doesn't have to be rocket science. More important than focusing on major newspaper headline grabbing gimmick projects is the implementation of a street environment that clusters complementing uses within a compact pedestrian scale setting. Instead of going outside of Jacksonville to display this concept, we'll learn from ourselves by turning back the clock to May 3, 1901.

Walkable Commercial Districts: Ortega Village

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Jacksonville's urban core is home to a number of historic walkable neighborhood commercial districts. Many are a direct result of the defunct Jacksonville Traction Company, which once operated a 60 mile streetcar system. Today, Metro Jacksonville highlights the terminal spot of a 1908 streetcar line extension into Ortega: Ortega Village

Revitalizing Neighborhoods: Atlanta's Inman Park

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

Metro Jacksonville takes a visit to a section of Atlanta that was known as an industrial wasteland of giant metal sheds, abandoned scrap yards and sprawling manufacturing plants in 2001. Known as Inman Park Village, this clustered location of dense infill development now anchors Atlanta's first streetcar suburb: Inman Park.

Where Jacksonville Ranks: Freeway Lane Miles Per Capita

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

This is a category that Jacksonville ranks in the top ten. However, since excessive highway construction rarely pays for itself, it could be a factor in why the city's budget is routinely underwater.

Springfield Community Garden & Labyrinth Opens

Mon, 07 May 2012 03:00:00 CDT

A week ago it was announced that a community garden and prayer labyrinth would soon rise on a vacant Springfield lot adjacent to the St. Johns Lutheran Church at 1950 Silver Street. Today, we share before and after imagery of Springfield's new public space.