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 aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Brooklyn.
Recent reporting
Transit
JTA Leadership Change Brings Opportunity to Refocus Jacksonville Transit on Basics
After 14 years, CEO Nathaniel P. Ford's January departure opens the door for a new direction at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority as the agency faces budget cuts, service struggles, and questions about its autonomous-vehicle strategy.
July 28, 2026
Dining & Development
European Street Cafe, Chick-fil-A Expand Downtown Jacksonville Footprint
European Street Cafe will open its fourth Jacksonville location at Riverfront Plaza this fall, while Chick-fil-A tests downtown demand with a pop-up at 50 North Laura Street through August.
July 11, 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
Jet Set Pilates Studio Coming to Pearl Square in Downtown Jacksonville
A new fitness studio is headed to the Pearl Square development at Jacksonville's former Jacksonville Landing site, offering free weekly classes at Riverfront Music Garden while the project takes shape.
July 10, 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 9, 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 4, 2026
Urban Development
Pittsburgh's Urban Revival: Lessons for Jacksonville's Growth
A visual tour of Pennsylvania's reinvented Steel City reveals how a former industrial powerhouse transformed its urban core through adaptive reuse, mixed-use districts, and neighborhood preservation — strategies Jacksonville could apply to its own evolving neighborhoods.
July 28, 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.
August 1, 2026
Downtown Events
Downtown Jacksonville Plans Major 250th Independence Day Celebration
A multi-day Fourth of July festival will bring thousands to downtown Jacksonville's riverfront, anchored by the city's largest fireworks display and marking America's 250th birthday with events at Riverfront Plaza, Friendship Fountain, and the Cummer Museum.
July 9, 2026
Community
Downtown Jacksonville Rolls Out Summer Activity Calendar for Kids
From art camps at MOCA and the Cummer to free concerts in historic parks and tours of a naval destroyer, the urban core is positioning itself as a family destination through the summer months.
July 10, 2026