Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX)

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! This season, we’re grateful for the creativity and collaboration that drive our mission of regenerative transformation. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with connection, inspiration, and the power to reimagine our shared future. Together, we’re building something extraordinary! Tony Cho︱ Emerald Station︱ Future of Cities

Join us Thursday, Dec 5th at RE:GENERATE - Miami Art Week Edition. Gather in this regenerative cultural epicenter to learn, connect and explore actionable ideas, creative impact and well-being practices to support thriving futures for all. Hosted at Climate + Innovation HUB, this afternoon of panels, conversations and installations is presented by Future of Cities, Vivobarefoot, Eywa.dubai & ChoZen Eco-Retreat. Experience the luminous program developed by our ecosystem of? global partners including a discussion with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Poonacha Machaiah of THE CHOPRA FOUNDATION on AI and the Future of Wellbeing, The Future of Feeling with Vivobarefoot's Asher Clark, Regenerative Placemaking with Future of Cities & Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX), The Overview Effect: Eco-Tourism, Space Travel & Storytelling as Catalysts for Conservation with Carlton Ward Jr, Wildpath & SpaceX, Building the Smart Global Commons with Blockchain & Distributed Technology with Hub Culture, A Coalition to Protect Pollinators with Bee:Wild screening with Re:wild, Art + Design to Regenerate Culture with the Design Science Studio, The B Corp Movement & Impact in the Creative Economy with BCorp + more Featuring Biophilic design by Plant The Future | Pop up gallery by Miami Art Society and live photography experience by Giano Currie | Meditation pod activation with the Open Seed | Music by Keysel & Lemurian Special thanks to our cultural partners: Buckminster Fuller Institute & Refraction Festival Space is limited; don’t miss this moment and get your tickets today!

Celebrate the magic of the season while supporting local artists, small businesses, and entrepreneurs of color at the Third Annual Black Arts Magic Holiday Market, held for the first time at the Emerald Station, located in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX) at 2320 N Liberty Street on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10am to 6pm. This year’s market promises a dynamic shopping experience, featuring: - Curated micro galleries showcasing fine art - Holiday gifts and handcrafted items from artists and entrepreneurs of color - A special marketplace presented by 1Bridge Connect See you this Saturday!

We're thrilled to be working with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) on a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan around the emerging Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX). This week JTA kicked off the first community workshop for this effort at the Emerald Station, supported by their public involvement partner, ADG | Acuity Design Group. This plan will propose a transit-oriented development overlay that supports the community's vision and honors its rich history and cultural identity. I’m looking forward to continuing this collaboration with the team and watching this vibrant district thrive. Renaissance Planning Group Joseph Strayer Eric Houston

During the opening of the Emerald Station our team (Michael Weil) shared excitement in moving forward with the next phase in the regenerative placemaking project, which includes adding food and beverage options to the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District. The Liberty building will soon be home to local restauranteurs Naked Kitchen, as well as additional small businesses. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue construction on this next space.

We’re so grateful to have hosted Jacksonville Transportation Authority at the Emerald Station for the public meeting on the proposed Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan and Zoning Overlay. Learn more about JTA’s community engagement efforts at JTAmoves.com

In the late 1800’s, a new method to power streetcars ushered Florida’s First Coast cities into the modern era. With almost 60 miles of track, the Jacksonville Traction Company was the largest streetcar system in Florida. Evidence of this expansive system can still be seen today throughout the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX). The book “Streetcars of Florida’s First Coast” is available to our Emerald Station office tenants to read more about Jacksonville’s streetcar history.

Four years ago, our journey with the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX) began in collaboration with Christy Frazier, the visionary entrepreneur who laid the foundation for this vibrant district before Future of Cities became involved. The team at Future of Cities (Tony Cho, Michael Weil, Emily Moody, Brendan McKeon) has inspired us to rethink how we approach creating a sense of place, guiding us toward the principles of regenerative placemaking. This concept goes beyond traditional public spaces, embracing an inclusive, community-centered approach that co-creates developments to meet the unique needs and foster the growth of the neighborhood. At Future of Cities, they anchor their approach in three core pillars: community, nature, and culture. Values our team is now working to thread through our other urban developments. Recently the Future of Cities team opened the 17,000-square-foot Emerald Station a repurposed warehouse that includes 7,000 square feet of creative offices, conference rooms, an in-house catering kitchen / event facility and a space for the city of Jacksonville’s Small and Emerging Business incubator. When fully realized, the Phoenix Arts District will encompass 10 distinct properties, including the transformation of four warehouses and green spaces into dynamic hubs of activity. These spaces will feature office space, artist studios, galleries, retail shops, restaurants, and several multi-family housing opportunities — creating a harmonious blend of functionality, creativity, and community-driven design. We couldn't be more proud of the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX) team. Olivia Steinemann Sam Middlekauff #commercialrealestate #realestate #mixeduserealestate #florida #jacksonville #placemaking #retail #office

Tonight at the Emerald Station! We’re currently booking for the remainder of this year and 2025. Set up a tour with our team and bring your event to Jacksonville’s new venue in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHXJAX)

Silent Open Mic is going down tonight (and every 2nd Wednesday of the month) in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District at 8pm, opening with a performance from Music By Soft while all the Hush Hush silent open mic logistics are getting sorted (by 9 when the signup closes!) Walk-ins are always hoped for & strongly encouraged (and must signup by 9pm) Located in the Legacy Building, 2424 Hubbard St. 32206 8pm-11pm ALL AGES $10 & includes a beverage