Neighborhood Guide — Urban Core
Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Urban Core planning area (City of Jacksonville code U3). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Downtown Jacksonville.
Recent reporting
Housing
Habitat for Humanity Reaches 200-Home Milestone in St. Johns County
The nonprofit has built affordable workforce housing across five St. Johns County developments since 1992, with more than 80% of homes still occupied by original owners.
October 1, 2026
Real Estate
Florida Renters: What Landlords Can—and Can't—Deduct from Security Deposits
A Fort Lauderdale attorney's answer to a tenant dispute highlights the statewide legal line between ordinary wear and tear and actual damage—protections that apply to Northeast Florida renters, too.
October 1, 2026
Community
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park hosts free concert series Sept. 27
The fifth installment of The Pop-Out live music series brings headliners from Michigan to downtown Jacksonville's waterfront park, with food trucks and vendors on the lawn.
September 22, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville real estate pros push mentorship to close skills gap
As Northeast Florida's market evolves, veteran agents say new licensees need more than scripts and CRM systems to serve buyers and sellers effectively.
September 21, 2026
Transit
JTA to pause Skyway, cut service to address $39M budget shortfall
Jacksonville's transit agency will halt its downtown automated people mover in November and sharply reduce bus frequencies as it slashes nearly 200 positions to close a funding gap.
September 17, 2026
Development
Jacksonville Climbs to 97th in Global Cities Index, Eyes Top-50 Ranking
An international economic report names Jacksonville a "City to Watch" and credits tech-sector growth for 26 percent of the city's GDP gains in 2025, fueling ambitions to crack the top 50 globally by 2032.
September 17, 2026
Development
One Tower Court Lit Up for Jaguars Game Weekend in Downtown Jacksonville
The new downtown tower illuminated the Sports and Entertainment District during the Jaguars' home game this weekend, marking a visible milestone in the area's transformation.
September 17, 2026
Sports Infrastructure
Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Highlights Jacksonville's 2028 Stadium Return
Four football legends will be honored at an October ceremony in Atlanta, marking a milestone in the rivalry's temporary relocation while Jacksonville rebuilds EverBank Stadium.
September 17, 2026
Development
Hotel-and-Condo Tower Planned for Downtown Jacksonville's Riverfront Plaza
A mixed-use high-rise combining hotel rooms and residential units will seek design approval this week for a site on the Northbank, the latest addition to the city's riverfront development push.
September 17, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville ranks No. 7 among America's biggest boomtowns
A new LendingTree analysis finds the city leads the nation in workforce growth at 5. 6%, while rapid population gains and housing expansion push Jacksonville into the top 10 metros for growth.
September 11, 2026