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Jacksonville, FL community investment

Park Place is moving forward!

We’re excited about Park Place, a 133 unit luxury apartment complex in the heart of San Marco.  This project is exactly the type of development envisioned by the community through San Marco by Design. It is forward looking as San … Continue reading

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Bioswale Update

The San Marco Library Bioswale, a Coca-Cola Company demonstration project with the St. Johns Riverkeeper, is both beautiful and effective two years after installation.   The Bald Cypress, Spartina Grass, Muhly Grass, and Dwarf Yaupon Holly drain and filter the … Continue reading

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Balis Park is Complete!

      Renovations of Balis Park are complete.  This transformation happened surprisingly fast by city infrastructure improvement standards.  It took only 1.5 years from idea conception to completion!   The original idea was spawned by the realization that the … Continue reading

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Balis Park Groundbreaking 2013 – YouTube

Balis Park Groundbreaking 2013 – YouTube.

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Balis Park | The Central Park of San Marco

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Why do we need the Mobility Plan?

This person has two choices- manually wheel through the sometimes muddy or wet grass, or go into the street- to get to the bus stop.  How is this acceptable? Regardless of how we arrived at this situation, the mobility plan … Continue reading

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Make your mark in San Marco.

It’s official.   The San Marco Square traffic and pedestrian improvement project is happening!   This expansion of Balis Park will provide better traffic flow, more parking spaces, safer pedestrian pathways, and a community gathering green space.   This is … Continue reading

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Floating Coffee Shop

We always say Jax needs to capitalize on its river more.    Here are a few creative ideas. A winding pedestrian bridge.  This one leads to a minimalist gathering space.  What interesting floating space could ours lead to?   Or … Continue reading

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Jacksonville’s Thriving Arts Scene: A Musical Mecca

So often we focus on what we’d like to change here in Jacksonville.  Certainly there is room for improvement.  While many are frustrated with some of Jacksonville’s policies, let’s not forget to celebrate our gems, including our arts scene. Jacksonville … Continue reading

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