Equal parts southern hospitality and metro vitality, Downtown Jacksonville is the heartbeat of the city. It is the home of Northeast Florida’s arts, history, business, innovation, and civic engagement, and welcomes people from all walks of life. Geographically central to the region, Downtown covers nearly four-square miles and sits at the junction of Interstates 10 and 95.
Office and residential towers flank nearly six miles of beautiful waterfront along the St. Johns River. With a daytime population of [56,000], including over [7,500] calling Downtown home. Employees and residents cite walkability, convenience, proximity to events, entertainment, restaurants and river access as the best-of-the-best when it comes to the Downtown experience.
We sincerely value the cultivation of a community that welcomes difference-makers who support each other’s highest and best. As a port city with a sophisticated business base, Metro Jacksonville is a prime location for starting a business, making an investment, relocating company headquarters, and building a life.
Jacksonville is within a few short hours of Florida’s capital and multiple high-traffic coastal cities—historic Savannah, St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and Fernandina. Jacksonville is also a half-day drive from several key U.S. cities—Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Mobile, Biloxi, Durham, Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh.
Downtown’s footprint on land makes up just 0.4% of Jacksonville’s landmass yet it generates almost 3% of its taxable value. This is one of many ways that Downtown offers unique development opportunities unmatched by other major Florida cities—and investors are taking note. Over the past four years alone, hundreds of millions in projects have been completed. A billion in projects are under construction today, and $658 million more have been proposed.
Every square mile of Downtown falls under a singular Commercial Central Business District (CCBD) zone to allow for a dense mixture of uses. That commercial district includes eight distinct communities with valued histories, amenities, and individual senses of place.
We invite you to see why Downtown Jacksonville is beautifully positioned to support your investment, development, or relocation.
