The Argument to Create Suburbs in 1909

[thelakelander]

I've already shown examples of race based exclusionary zoning tactics applied in Jax over the years.  They can be found around page two of the thread.

I think you showed where people had land covenants.  But that had nothing to do with Simon's zoning system, implemented as a voluntary system in 25 or 28, and then turned into law in 35.

OK. When you get the chance, scan and upload it, so we all can review.

[thelakelander]

His lifetime work for which he was to become known - as a planning, zoning and municipal consultant - commenced in 1928, when he was hired by the City of Jacksonville to develop a comprehensive city plan and zoning ordinance.

If anyone is interested in reading the original plan (and has some extra time on their hands), it is available from the Florida Heritage Collection:

http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=fhp&idno=NF00000041&format=jpg

It is a pretty interesting read.

Unfortunately, nothing really pulls up.  I believe there is a copy at the historical society's archives.  I'll check it out the next time I'm down there.