AV Homes Wants To Bring San Marco To The Southside

[IrvAdams]

It's definitely a step in the right direction away from dreary suburban style developments.

Though, what makes places like Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, Springfield & San Marco so unique is not just the architecture but the interesting people who love there; people who left dull suburbia to the community atmosphere.

You can build homes to match but if everybody drives into their garage and goes inside then it's not really a community. If it comes with all kinds of rules and stay off the grass signs then it really can never evolve into a true community.

Yes, yes. Jacksonville has some great and unusual urban communities. They boast lots of park space, wide walkable sidewalks, small corner stores and unique restaurants within walking distance. Communities that encourage you to leave the house and walk somewhere, without fear of getting run over. And you actually get to know your neighbors.

[Rob68]

300,000 for the average home?  You people are lost if you this thats what jax needs...again ill state it.. charms only comes with time...not money...itll just look cheap.

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

I disagree Rob.  You can definitely build in charm, but it's expensive, both upfront and maintenance wise.

[Ocklawaha]

Then do it the same way San Marco did... Start with a vintage steel wheel on steel rail - overhead simple trolley wire streetcar that ties the development, university and/or mall together. Then simply jump back and watch the 1920's repeat themselves before your very eyes. I'm not speaking of begging for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) what I'm saying it create it with Development Oriented Transit (DOT)!