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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

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Things To Do Downtown

Arts & Culture

Live Music & Nightlife

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Get Involved

 

LaVilla Neighborhood Development Community Meeting 

 

Join the Downtown Investment Authority and Jacksonville Transportation Authority for a public meeting discussing the past, present and future of LaVilla and how to activate the neighborhood with guest speaker Nancy Broner, Executive Director of OneJax. Details.

When: Tuesday, September 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: The Ritz Theatre and Museum

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#DTJax News

• Jacksonville gears up for fall festival, Oktoberfest season
• JTA laying groundwork for downtown passenger rail
• Downtown Jacksonville’s Candy Apple Cafe closes
• City planning Downtown’s first dog park
• Local Agencies Seek $25M Federal Grant for Proposed Downtown Jacksonville Innovation Corridor
• How can downtown Jacksonville keep the momentum going? “We’ve got to have urgency”
• Arts and cultural district proposed Downtown
  The Mathis Report: Ash Properties adds Exchange Building to Downtown holdings
• Using transit to spark development in LaVilla
• DDRB to review plans for proposed Downtown Hyatt Place Hotel
• ‘Riverwalk Place’ would bring housing, hotel and restaurants to Bay Street
• Jaguars advocating for other Downtown projects
• Downtown Jacksonville property get $5.4 million investment
• DIA CEO Aundra Wallace to lead JAXUSA Partnership

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New businesses in #DTJax:

Now Open!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kanine Social

580 College St.

Southbank Johnnie’s, Lexington Hotel

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Market, Hyatt Regency

225 E. Coastline Dr.

Coming Soon:

Burlock & Barrel Distillery
417 Magnolia St.

SHOR Tavern, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr.

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

• A Day in the Life: Interning at Downtown Vision
• National Outdoors Month in #DTJax
• Celebrating the St. Johns River in #DTJax
• Street Art in #DTJax
• Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio

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DVI Updates:

 

Bring Your Furry Friends to Art Walk Tomorrow!

 

This month, celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at Art Walk and don’t forget to bring treats! Enter your pet in the Best Dressed Pet Competition, sponsored by Bark Downtown, and stop by our Kid Zone at Hemming Park for fun games and activities provided by My Gym and a live magic show by Robert Sanderson. Check out Yappy Hour meet up at the Jacksonville Landing. Plus, enjoy live music, local artwork, delectable food trucks and 35+ participating venues. Details.

 
 
 

2017 State of Downtown Report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It’s an exciting time for Downtown Jacksonville. As we watch Downtown “potential” turn into action, we have a lot of successes to celebrate. Read about current development, employment and residential trends in this 12-month look at the Downtown Jacksonville progress. Read or download the PDF here.

 
 

2016-2017 Annual Report

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

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.