City of Jacksonville

There are only 3 days left to vote ? Our Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are up for Best Zoo in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and they need your help to take the top spot. You can vote once a day until March 10th at https://lnkd.in/ezKBdks7 - Thank you zoo lovers!

We love a good ribbon cutting and this is a big one ?? Congratulations to Columbia Ventures on the official opening of Union Terminal Warehouse, a mixed-use development bordering OutEast, Downtown, Springfield, and the Sports & Entertainment District. The 330,000-square-foot redevelopment features 228 loft-style apartments, a rooftop terrace, 43 small business offices, 11 flex spaces, a coffee shop, and space dedicated for a restaurant. “There aren’t many projects like the Union Terminal Warehouse,” said Mayor Donna Deegan during the ceremony Thursday afternoon. “In addition to the historic preservation work, it is a pure mixed-income housing development that will offer affordable, workforce, and market-rate housing for our community. These new homes are part of the 4,000 below market rates units that will be completed by the end of 2025, as part of my administration’s focus on making housing more affordable.” For details on residential and commercial leasing, visit: https://www.utwjax.com

Our skyline got a "glowing" new addition today as CSX unveiled new signage on their 17-story headquarters downtown on the Northbank. The digital signs can change color and display moving images day or night. "The new signage on the CSX headquarters is a beautiful addition to our downtown skyline and it is sure to become a staple in photographs for years to come," said Mayor Donna Deegan. "I look forward to seeing it again this evening, when it is all lit up."

Hey Arlington - Our Mobile Household Hazardous/E-Waste Mobile Collection event is coming to your neighborhood on Saturday, March 22nd. Let our Solid Waste Division properly dispose of your old paint cans, pool chemicals, broken printers, etc. ?? Ed Austin Regional Park ?? 11751 McCormick Road ?? 9am to 3pm For a complete list of accepted items at this and all of our Mobile HHW/E-Waste collection events, please visit: https://lnkd.in/entak75d)

Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Commissioner Jeff Bacon announced Wednesday a multi-year agreement to bring the ASUN Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments to Jacksonville, Fla., starting in 2026. This marks the first time since 2013 that the conference conducts both of its Basketball postseason events at a single site. “The decision to move the tournaments to Jacksonville represents a significant milestone for the ASUN and underscores the city's growing reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events,” said Bacon. The 2026 Championships are set to include all 12 ASUN member institutions, with 24 teams competing in 22 games over a thrilling seven-day span. This highly anticipated event is projected to generate more than $10 million in annual economic impact for the Jacksonville community and is being executed in partnership with the City of Jacksonville and Visit Jacksonville. “I am proud that Jacksonville has been selected to host the ASUN Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments,” said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. “We look forward to welcoming the many student-athletes, families, coaches, and fans to our city. The ASUN Tournaments are another shining example of Jacksonville’s fast growth and why we’re a fantastic place to visit. I am grateful for the significant economic impact that will be brought to our community, and to all those who worked so hard to bring it here.” “For the second time in as many years, we’re ecstatic to be part of an announcement about the Atlantic Sun Conference moving something to Jacksonville,” said Michael Corrigan, president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville. “We are looking forward to welcoming the universities, fans and their families to their new home in Jacksonville for the men’s and women’s basketball conference tournaments and showing everyone why we are Florida’s Championship City.” Both tournament’s first rounds take place on campus sites. The quarterfinals through championship finals are being held at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, located downtown, providing an elite championship experience for ASUN student-athletes, families, and fans and elevating the profile of ASUN Basketball. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena remains a top destination for sports and entertainment in northeast Florida. "We are honored to welcome the ASUN Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena,” said Mike Kenny, General Manager, ASM Global. “This prestigious event is a perfect fit for our venue, and we are excited to provide a platform where the talented student-athletes can compete for a championship title. The energy of ASUN basketball will be on full display, and we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for the teams, fans, and the Jacksonville community."

Our Military Affairs & Veterans Department are honored to be part of the 12th annual THE PLAYERS Championship Military Job Fair. 30+ companies will be at the Patriots Outpost on Saturday, 3/8 from 10am-2pm. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with leading employers committed to hiring veterans and their families. Whether you’re exploring a career change or looking for new opportunities, this event will feature a wide range of exhibitors and resources to assist in your job search. This free event is open to active-duty, vets, and spouses: theplayers.com/military

#USGBC is thrilled to announce our opening and closing plenary speakers for the ADAPT Southeast Regional Conference! Our opening plenary will feature a Fireside Chat with two national leaders working to elevate community #resilience across large and diverse municipalities, Patricia Gomez, Ph.D., Interim Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County, and moderator Ashantae Green ??, Sustainability Manager for the City of Jacksonville. Co-hosted by the Green Schools Conference, our closing plenary will feature storyteller and changemaker Jothsna Harris, Founder of Change Narrative LLC, an organization dedicated to building capacity in the #climatejustice movement through the power of stories. Taking place Mar. 3-4 in Orlando, FL, ADAPT will convene hundreds of industry leaders to explore the critical intersection of resilience and the built environment, with a focus on the unique challenges in climate, resource allocation and evolving urban landscape faced in the southeastern US. Full conference and one-day passes are available. Learn more and register here >> https://lnkd.in/giXBMFcF Special thanks to our GSC x ADAPT Closing Plenary Sponsor, EXP!

Budget Town Halls with Mayor Donna Deegan continue tomorrow, Tuesday March 4th in Riverside. If you have a budget question or concern, we want hear from you: ?? Riverside High School ?? 1200 McDuff Ave. S. ?? 6:00-7:30pm For a closer look and more insight into the 2024/25 budget, please visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: https://lnkd.in/gbR3ACRF

??? Good Morning ??? Happy Monday! It looks like we are back to normal with another gorgeous start to the week featuring sunshine and mild temperatures. We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend - Let’s use it as motivation for a great day today. Make it happen Jacksonville! “I must break the routines and become a person who becomes productive every Monday. I must break the mindset of unhappiness and turn myself into a happy magnet for Mondays.”– Leggy Saul

The City and Mayor Donna Deegan extend a warm Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslim community here in Jacksonville and to all of their loved ones celebrating this Islamic holy month across the world. We wish you peace, health, and blessings during this special time.