Why Downtown Jax?...

1. Downtown Jacksonville is the urban center of the First Coast, a region with a population of over 1.2 million people.
2. With over $2.1 billion in development currently proposed or under construction, and over $510 million in development completed in the last four years, Downtown Jacksonville is experiencing an unprecedented revitalization. You’re going to want to be part of the excitement!
3. Downtown Jacksonville is the largest submarket in the region, with over 7.5 million net rentable square feet of commercial space, and boasts 55,000 employees, or 14% of Duval County’s employment base.
4. Downtown Jacksonville is the center of arts, culture and entertainment in Northeast Florida, and is home to over 90 restaurants, 21 bars and nightclubs, 10 galleries and museums and five theatres. In addition, Downtown employees enjoy daytime activities found only in the urban core, including lunchtime concerts, farmers’ markets and shopping opportunities within walking distance of the office.
5. Downtown Jacksonville currently has over 1,300 units of housing, with an additional 789 units under construction and over 2,800 units planned or proposed. It’s the perfect place to live and work on the St. Johns River!
6. Downtown Jacksonville has over 40,000 parking spaces available to the public each day, and Downtown’s parking rates are 45% lower than the national average for central business districts. Downtown Vision is available to meet with your business to discuss ongoing parking needs for your clients and employees.
7. Four of Jacksonville’s seven telecommunications points of presence are located Downtown, in addition to six wireless internet access zones.
8. Downtown Jacksonville spans both banks of the St. Johns River and has over 5.6 miles of river-front, including over three miles of developed river-front trail for public use.
9. According to a 2004 Downtown Vision survey, 94% of Downtown businesses and 97% of Downtown property owners believe Downtown is safe.
10. Finally, Downtown Jacksonville is the only submarket in the region with access to a business improvement and advocacy organization. Downtown Vision, Inc., manager of the Downtown Improvement District, focuses on making Downtown Jacksonville cleaner, safer, more attractive and more vibrant. Additionally, the organization works with Downtown property owners and businesses to address specific Downtown concerns, such as parking, transportation, marketing and much more.

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