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#DTJax Weekly Update: July 31 – August 6

The following is this week’s issue of the #DTJax Weekly Update e-newsletter. To receive this in your email inbox each week, sign-up here.

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Instagram of the Week

 

 

 

Tag your Downtown photo #DTJax for a chance to be featured.

 

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Things To Do Downtown

 

Arts & Culture

 

Live Music & Nightlife

 

Sports, Health + Fitness

 

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Get Involved

 

 
 

Volunteer Opportunities: First Wednesday Art Walk
 

Help us make #ArtWalkJax a success and support Downtown’s signature monthly event! Learn more here.

 

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#DTJax News

 

 

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New businesses in #DTJax:

 

Now Open!

225 E. Coastline Dr.
Now Open!

 
 
 
 
 

Coming Soon:

Burlock and Barrel logoBurlock & Barrel Distillery
417 Magnolia St.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1075 Hendricks Ave.

 
 
 
 
 

120 E. Forsyth St.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SHOR Seafood Grill, Hyatt Regency

225 E. Coastline Dr.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SHOR Tavern, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr.

 
 
 
 
 

112 E. Adams St.
229 Hogan St.

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

 

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DVI Updates:

 
 

NEW! 2017 State of Downtown Report
 
Last week we were pleased to release the new State of Downtown Report.

Here are some of the things we’re excited about:

An exponential increase in development is turning Downtown’s “potential” into action. With more than $3.5 billion in projects completed, under construction or proposed in 2017, Downtown Jacksonville is on track to quickly beat the progress of the last 17 years combined.

Demand for Downtown living is high. Residential units are 96% occupied. More than 900 units are under construction and 2,400 units are proposed. In addition, more than 86% of residents have a favorable opinion of living Downtown.

Universities are bringing students Downtown. JTA is investing in new public transportation services and the City of Jacksonville is working on multiple projects to make Downtown more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly. And, a number of new hotels have been announced.

These are big wins for Downtown and the better Downtown does, the better we all do. Read or download the PDF here.

2016-2017 Annual Report

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Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2016-2017. Read or download the PDF here.

 

2018 Art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities
 

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Downtown’s signature monthly event, First WednesdayArt Walk attracts 8,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 30+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 14th year, Art Walk celebrates the local art scene by featuring hundreds of artists, performers and live music acts. Be a partner today! Download the kit here.