Conversations to Continue for Laura Street Trio The Downtown Investment Authority passed an amended resolution last month stating it is ‘willing and able’ to consider future proposals for a Laura Street Trio redevelopment agreement with development team led by SouthEast Development Group Principal Steve Atkins. READ MORE ON PAGE 6
Self-Storage Coming to Southbank
City council votes in favor of controversial PUD rezoning
Uncertain Times Ahead for DCPS Families
At its April 23 meeting, the Jacksonville City Council voted in favor of the PUD rezoning request that will pave the way for the proposed Lofts at Southbank project, which features a self-storage component alongside retail and residential, despite continued and extensive community pushback. READ MORE ON PAGE 8
A new Master Facility Plan proposal has sparked a community outcry amid uncertain times as the Duval County Public Schools considers shuttering and/or consolidating several schools throughout the district. READ MORE ON PAGE 10
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