Twenty Affordable Fixes For Downtown

duvaldude08 · May 19, 2011, 04:33:52 PM

Hey guys, lets not forgot our most valued resource. Stephendare. Im sure he can arrange something will Alvin and share our ideas.

tufsu1 · May 19, 2011, 08:26:50 PM

several of us have had and will likely continue to have access to Mayor-elect Brown....I'm sure the ideas discussed here will be viewed regularly by those in the new administration.

duvaldude08 · May 19, 2011, 09:07:08 PM

^^Kool! Thanks

lewyn · May 20, 2011, 09:05:26 AM

12 isn't really the mayor's job- its JTA's.
1 I'm not so sure about, unless there's also a strategy for removing parking lots.

romegirl · May 20, 2011, 10:59:39 AM

How about issuing a document similar to the passports for World of Nations but with historical points of Downtown Jacksonville instead. Students in Duval County could work on filling them out over the summer by getting their parents to take them downtown. Similar to the Mayor's Bookclub but with history as the focus instead. This could tie into some of the festivals perhaps.

Bridges · May 20, 2011, 11:33:47 AM

What is the very top picture from? The one with the pirate boat.

danem · May 20, 2011, 11:36:54 AM

Quote from: Bridges on May 20, 2011, 11:33:47 AM
What is the very top picture from? The one with the pirate boat.

Isn't that Jacksonville, just west of the landing? I can see the Hyatt and the Landing in the background.

I notice sometimes on Saturday afternoons a ship like that will stop by.

urbaknight · May 20, 2011, 12:13:20 PM

Quote from: L.P. Hovercraft on May 19, 2011, 03:07:13 PM
Quote from: urbaknight on May 19, 2011, 01:48:49 PM
Quote from: L.P. Hovercraft on May 19, 2011, 11:24:57 AM
Just emailed Mr. Mayor-Elect Alvin Brown (I sure do like the sound of that!) this article along with a note of congratulations on his victory.

This list is so damn simple and obvious I would even have sent it to Mr. Hogan if he had won the election, but I definitely think Mayor Brown and his administration will be much more receptive to the ideas presented here.

Hey L.P. Do you know Alvin Brown personally? Because I have a few ideas for Down Town regarding amenities for the disabled. Is there any way that I can get an audience with Alvin Brown to discuss my ideas? I'm sure he'd listen and consider them. I mentioned one of them on another post in a different thread. I believe it was the thread about the southbank riverwalk. If you can help me or point me in the right direction That would be super great, Thank you,

Urbaknight.

Hey Urbaknight, no I don't know Alvin personally, I just sent him an email from his website: alvinformayor.com
There are some snail mail addresses there too if you'd rather go that route.
I received a letter from him after donating to his campaign and in it he stated he was interested in hearing from his supporters so I say, go for it--send him your ideas!

Thank you L.P. for the email address. I didn't donate to his campaign but, I did vote for him; and I advised everyone on the bus and in the streets to do the same.

urbaknight · May 20, 2011, 12:18:45 PM

Quote from: danem on May 20, 2011, 11:36:54 AM
Quote from: Bridges on May 20, 2011, 11:33:47 AM
What is the very top picture from? The one with the pirate boat.

Isn't that Jacksonville, just west of the landing? I can see the Hyatt and the Landing in the background.

I notice sometimes on Saturday afternoons a ship like that will stop by.

Every other year it seems, there is a pirate festival. And we're due for another if the pattern holds true. I recamend that all of you go and check it out. I could be wrong, but it's been 2 years since the last one, lots of fun! They should've advertised it better, but with what's been going on these past few weeks, something like is easy to overlook.

duvaldude08 · May 20, 2011, 12:24:12 PM

Off topic but guess what?

? The modis building will now be Wells Fargo Center per the business Journal today!! I think its time for me to say..... TOLD YOU SOO!!!!!!

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/05/20/modis-building-to-wells-fargo-center.html

L.P. Hovercraft · May 20, 2011, 12:28:25 PM

Quote from: urbaknight on May 20, 2011, 12:13:20 PM
Thank you L.P. for the email address. I didn't donate to his campaign but, I did vote for him; and I advised everyone on the bus and in the streets to do the same.

Hey, you do what you can do right? Every little bit helps.
I really thought Hogan had this one in the bag--you bet I was pleasantly surprised!

urbaknight · May 20, 2011, 12:36:22 PM

I'm just honored to be a positive part of history, a small part though it was. I still feel great!

duvaldude08 · May 20, 2011, 12:40:11 PM

I read that Brown is meeting with Downtown Business owners on today. He is not wasting any time. I love it!

mueller921 · May 20, 2011, 12:57:32 PM

Very nice.

BridgeTroll · May 20, 2011, 01:34:16 PM

Quote from: romegirl on May 20, 2011, 10:59:39 AM
How about issuing a document similar to the passports for World of Nations but with historical points of Downtown Jacksonville instead. Students in Duval County could work on filling them out over the summer by getting their parents to take them downtown. Similar to the Mayor's Bookclub but with history as the focus instead. This could tie into some of the festivals perhaps.

Welcome romegirl! Interesting idea...