Jax has an emptiness to its core

downtownjag · April 09, 2013, 07:33:55 PM

Someone should have a huge arts and technology festival DT.... Meh never,ind lets do that in the burbs

feedback · April 09, 2013, 10:55:14 PM

Yeah if you think Jacksonville highways are ugly you should travel a little more for a better comparison; they are pretty decent overall, often better than most. Rail would be an interesting experiment in Jacksonville. Would it be a cure-all for increased downtown prosperity? I doubt it.

thelakelander · April 09, 2013, 10:59:35 PM

There is no single cure-all for downtown. Mass transit connectivity with the surrounding 100,000 urban core residents would be a significant boost towards revitalization efforts though.

TD* · April 09, 2013, 11:14:06 PM

Its just tough when you visit places like Portland and San Francisco and you see a vibrant core, with excellent planning and mass transit.

I hope to move to these places and get a job.

Jax has its charms.. I love the beaches, I love the River, I love some of the neighborhoods, and I love the Airport.

The missing piece for jax is a light rail or heavy rail system with several lines connecting all of Duval County.. A line extension into St Johns would not hurt.

I know the people of this site are very smart planners, and professionals in the region, and I read the site because I have a dream that one day the powers that be and tax payers will vote with their minds and wallets to end the Rampant Runaway Highway development.

I have read probably 100 articles on here advocating for rail in Jax and it will only be a matter of time before it becomes a reality.

When it opens, I will be the first one on the train with Ock.

thelakelander · April 09, 2013, 11:19:29 PM

TD*, I don't take offense with your comments. Jax is behind most communities of its size when it comes to the city life that most millennials seek. It's pretty obvious to me, we still haven't figured out if we really want to compete for millennials or go another way that appeals more to the baby boom generation. Personally, I'm fighting to improve Jax but I would not find fault in you seeking out a community that offers the lifestyle and living atmosphere you seek.

TD* · April 09, 2013, 11:20:43 PM

My sincerest Apoligies to the Website, Mods, and members of MetroJacksonville.com My behavior in the thread was uncalled for and I went back and edited my posts to better reflect respect and taste.

Please forgive me. -TD

TD* · April 09, 2013, 11:24:37 PM

Off topic: Do you all have metroJacksonville.com meet ups?

I would love to meet the members and chat it up in person.. (That is if you all wouldn't consider me an enemy)

TD* · April 10, 2013, 12:31:52 AM

Cool thanks for the info... I have school during the week though, any events on the weekends?

TD* · April 10, 2013, 12:38:56 AM

San Marco looks super nice! I wanna live there, or RiverSide.. I think i need a good paying job!

TD* · April 10, 2013, 12:42:05 AM

Wow, what i really like is all of the little nodes popping up around jax. The little neighborhood business and retail hubs make for some nice streetscapes! Im currently looking around on Streetview

TD* · April 10, 2013, 12:46:48 AM

Any reason why Heckscher drive is kind of undeveloped around it? Once you pass the zoo, its kind of empty until u hit the parks and beaches..

TD* · April 10, 2013, 12:50:05 AM

Cool deal

feedback · April 10, 2013, 10:25:23 PM

Quote from: thelakelander on April 09, 2013, 10:59:35 PM
There is no single cure-all for downtown. Mass transit connectivity with the surrounding 100,000 urban core residents would be a significant boost towards revitalization efforts though.

Of course. I've just witnessed a lot of discussion where it was presented as one. It certainly would be a step in the right direction to fix a complicated problem and I do welcome it.