Neighborhood Guide — Urban Core
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Urban Core planning area (City of Jacksonville code U2). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Brooklyn.
Recent reporting
Community
Downtown Jacksonville Book Fest Spotlights 120+ Local Authors Sept. 19
The free one-day festival at the Main Library showcases Duval County's growing literary community alongside three New York Times bestsellers, with book giveaways and author signings across downtown's largest public library.
September 11, 2026
Development
Jacksonville unveils Axe Handle Saturday marker, joins U. S. Civil Rights Trail
A new historical marker at James Weldon Johnson Park marks the first of 40 planned installations as the city joins a national network linking civil rights sites across the South.
September 8, 2026
Real Estate
Florida's 'Fun' Ranking May Add to Northeast Florida's Real Estate Draw
A new WalletHub study ranks Florida second in the nation for entertainment and recreation, a lifestyle factor that could amplify the region's appeal to buyers already drawn by affordability and job growth.
August 26, 2026
Business
Kathy Brooks Aesthetics Opens on Oak Street in Riverside
A new aesthetics practice has launched on Oak Street, adding to the commercial corridor's growing roster of locally owned businesses in one of Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhoods.
August 24, 2026
Community
Downtown Jacksonville Celebrates 904 Day with Art Walk, Markets, Local Shopping
904 Day on September 4 brings a packed lineup of events and local business spotlights to downtown Jacksonville, from the monthly First Wednesday Art Walk to gatherings at James Weldon Johnson Park and neighborhood shops.
August 8, 2026
Government
Jacksonville Launches Tracker for Mayor Deegan's Promises and Budget Priorities
A new interactive webpage lets residents track progress on Mayor Donna Deegan's commitments since taking office in 2023, from affordable housing to infrastructure investments, and see what's proposed for the FY2026-27 budget.
August 7, 2026
Development
Jacksonville Urban Planners Look to Minneapolis Model for Downtown Clustering Strategy
A new analysis of Minneapolis' downtown transformation offers a blueprint for Jacksonville's revitalization efforts, showing how concentrating complementary uses—housing, dining, entertainment, and cultural venues—within walkable districts can generate sustained economic momentum and attract private investment.
August 5, 2026
Arts & Development
Union Terminal Warehouse Unveils Six-Figure Public Mural Collection in Downtown Jacksonville
A 600-foot tunnel beneath the century-old Union Terminal Warehouse has been transformed into 'Duuuval Walls,' a permanent public art gallery featuring works by 25 artists. The collection aims to create a new cultural draw along the future Emerald Trail.
August 2, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Renters Face Coverage Gaps as Landlords Push Insurance Requirements
As rental demand surges across Jacksonville and surrounding counties, tenants are increasingly required to carry renters' insurance—a policy that protects belongings and liability but is widely misunderstood by those new to the region's growing apartment market.
July 30, 2026
Real Estate
Professional Photos Can Make or Break Northeast Florida Home Sales, Realtors Say
As Northeast Florida's housing market grows increasingly competitive, real estate professionals emphasize that quality listing photography—and proper home preparation—can mean the difference between a quick sale and a stale listing.
July 28, 2026