The City of Jacksonville and the COVID-19 Shelter Taskforce announced the launch of an initiative that expands resources for people experiencing homelessness. The Pathway to Home Program — created through a collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Sulzbacher, Mental Health Resource Center, Changing Homelessness, additional area homeless providers, Downtown Vision and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office — will provide individuals living in unsheltered areas with a local extended-stay hotel room and food assistance for 30 days. During this period, case managers will work with each participant to secure permanent housing through Rapid Re-housing.

Celebrate Black History Month with James Weldon Johnson Park

The City of Jacksonville is featured in the U.S. Census Bureau Atlanta Region’s “2021 Census Best Practices Showcase” for its successful efforts to boost participation in the 2020 Census.
 

The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) commissioned CHW Professional Consultants, Acuity Design Group and Lewis, Longman & Walker, PA in September of 2019 to abandon the Downtown Regional Impact (DRI), develop methodology to preserve vested development rights and remove antiquated regulatory processes from Downtown. A little over one year and a lot of hard work later, Jacksonville City Council approved legislation that officially abandons the DRI, paving the way for a more streamlined approach to Downtown development.
 

Patients Must Return to the Vaccination Site Where the First Dose was Administered

The Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) will offer crucial services to all veterans (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves) during its annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down activities.
 

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Jacksonville for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the 29^th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This multicultural festival creates a safe environment for attendees to be immersed in the sights, sounds and tastes from nations around the world.

The Second Dose Will Be Available for Those Who Received the First
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (“DIA”) Board voted unanimously to pass a resolution adjusting on-street parking rates as recommended by the 2019 Downtown Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan prepared by Tim Haahs and Associates (“Haahs”). The Plan recommends the elimination of on-street parking credit card transactions below $1.00 and the implementation of an on-street parking rate of at least $2.00 per hour. The rate increases approved today by the DIA Board are in line with the Haahs recommendations while also remaining sensitive to the Jacksonville market. 

The City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of qualified design firms and their consultants, who will then participate in a design competition for the development of a vibrant and iconic public space on the premier waterfront site in Downtown Jacksonville now dubbed Riverfront Plaza, formerly The Jacksonville Landing. The competition will include presentations at a public workshop and will result in the selection of one team to complete the design. The DIA understands the magnitude and importance of this site and as such, the aesthetic, functional and programmatic design of the public space and the integration of public art to create a recognizable symbol of Downtown Jacksonville are paramount.
 

The City of Jacksonville and Daily’s have launched a yearlong public awareness campaign aimed at eliminating e-cigarette use and vaping among teenagers. The “Vaping Gets Ugly” campaign challenges teens to take a closer look at the ingredients in vaping products and the harmful side effects caused by inhaling them.

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 18.

Operations at two senior centers will transition from COVID-19 testing to vaccine distribution starting Monday, Jan. 11. The vaccination sites at Mandarin Senior Center (3848 Hartley Road – 32257) and Lane Wiley Senior Center (6710 Wiley Road – 32210) will run Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In accordance with State priorities, at this time the vaccine will only be available to Duval County residents who are 65 years of age or older, frontline medical workers or first responders.

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 34^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. This year’s event will be free and open to the public via a virtual livestream.