Neighborhood Guide — Urban Core
Springfield
Springfield is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Urban Core planning area (City of Jacksonville code U13). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Springfield.
Recent reporting
Real Estate
Federal Reserve rate decision Wednesday could reshape Northeast Florida housing market
The central bank's looming choice between holding rates steady or implementing a hike comes as Jacksonville-area homebuyers and sellers navigate an already challenging affordability landscape shaped by years of elevated borrowing costs.
July 28, 2026
Real Estate
Florida Leads Nation With 42,600 Empty Lots for Sale as Housing Shortage Persists
Northeast Florida is part of a statewide surplus of buildable land that could help address the nation's housing crisis, but zoning rules, permitting delays, and financing barriers keep lots vacant even as the region adds thousands of new residents.
August 4, 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
Government
Jacksonville City Council's In-House Lawyer Sparks Debate Over Authority and Consolidation
Jason Teal, the City Council's secretary and legislative counsel, has emerged as a powerful figure challenging the mayor's appointees and the city's general counsel, raising questions about checks and balances in Jacksonville's consolidated government.
August 12, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Realtors Turn to Home Management Platforms to Retain Clients
With only 41% of satisfied home buyers returning to their agents, real estate professionals in Jacksonville and across the region are adopting digital tools that help homeowners maintain their properties — and keep agents top of mind through years of ownership.
July 28, 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
Infrastructure
Jacksonville secures $12.5M in federal, philanthropic grants for port, transit, housing
The city has landed five grants to rebuild Mayport's commercial fishing docks, launch a downtown transportation accelerator, expand homeless services, reduce tree risk in Ribault River neighborhoods, and fund youth-led sustainability projects.
July 13, 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
Real Estate
AI Tools Reshape How Northeast Florida Real Estate Agents Win Listings
Artificial intelligence is making professional marketing materials accessible to all agents, pushing Northeast Florida's competitive real estate professionals to demonstrate value through market expertise and strategy rather than polished presentations alone.
August 7, 2026