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
Arts & Culture
City employee art exhibition opens Oct. 12 at Main Library
A show of 164 pieces by Jacksonville municipal workers and their children will run through November at the downtown library, spotlighting creative talent across departments from public works to the sheriff's office.
October 9, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville retail sales slip as Northeast Florida lags statewide boom
Transaction volume fell 17% in Jacksonville during the first half of 2026 even as Florida captured more than a quarter of the nation's new retail construction, according to a new Colliers report.
October 7, 2026
Real Estate
Downtown Jacksonville promotes resident guide for apartment hunters
Downtown Vision Inc. is pushing its online guide to help prospective renters navigate the urban core's growing residential market, as the city works to add housing density along the river.
October 6, 2026
Real Estate
Fall home buying in Northeast Florida: what buyers should know
With fewer buyers competing and sellers more willing to negotiate, fall offers trade-offs for Jacksonville-area homebuyers navigating a market shaped by mortgage rates near 7% and limited inventory.
October 6, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida homebuyers face new appraisal forms as Nov. 2 deadline nears
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out a redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, but lenders can request extra time to adopt the new format through May 2027.
October 1, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage rates hit 7. 28% in Northeast Florida, highest in nearly 3 years
Rising borrowing costs are reshaping the local housing market as buyers face higher monthly payments and sellers confront a shrinking pool of qualified purchasers across the region.
October 1, 2026
Real Estate
Key West broker blends AI tools with personal marketing approach
Stacy Stahl, broker-owner of Realty ONE Group Destination, uses artificial intelligence to organize data but relies on handwritten notes and neighborhood updates to stand out in a crowded market.
October 1, 2026
Development
The Huguenot Wine Bar Opens on Jacksonville's Southbank
A new wine bar on the Southbank draws on Jacksonville's French colonial past, adding to the growing roster of downtown dining and entertainment options.
October 1, 2026
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