Holidays in Hemming Food Truck Rally and Arts Market Hemming Park December 8

#DTJax Weekly Update: December 4 – 10

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

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Things To Do Downtown

Arts & Civilisation

Live Music & Nightlife

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Become Involved

Each year Downtown Vision evaluates the country of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. If yous live or work in #DTJax (Northbank, Southbank, Brooklyn/Riverside Avenue, LaVilla or the Stadium District) we want to hear from you lot!

Consummate our survey and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to the Downtown eating place or retailer of your choice. Two winners will be chosen and contacted by the e-mail accost provided.

Take the DTJax Employee Survey here.
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	COJ City Council Meeting Join the City of Jacksonville for a Metropolis Council Meeting.Details. When: Tuesday, December 11, 5 p.1000. Where: Urban center Council Chambers
	Join JSO officers and customs members for monthly discussions about criminal offence issues facing our neighborhoods and hear progress updates. Details. When: Wednesday, December 19, eleven a.thousand. Where: Main Library, 303 N. Laura St.

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#DTJax News

Plan to renovate Downtown Ambassador Hotel advances
JTA launches bus lines, micro-transit options
10-story mixed-utilise Brooklyn development approved
Orlando group expands Downtown Jacksonville speakeasy plan to include arcade, amusement venue
City Council poised to approve $2 1000000 for new company center
Downtown Thumbs: Thriving cities take vibrant downtowns, authors say
Metropolis approves permits for one-time annex, courthouse demolition
The Cawton Report: Boyer working to streamline Downtown zoning rules
Rapid, scalable connectivity comes to downtown
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Finally, Progress in Jacksonville'due south Downtown Developments
Solar Sidewalks, Roads Could Be Part Of Downtown Jacksonville's 'Innovation Corridor'
Offset Declension businesses set up up holiday events, light shows
Downtown visions: Iv business leaders share what they believe the urban cadre needs

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New businesses in #DTJax:

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

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#DTJaxSalutes Veteran Ambassadors
Downtown Ambassador Spotlight: Cindy Ray
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Found in #DTJax: FORGE 3D Printing Studio

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DVI Updates:

	Tickets are going fast for the inaugural #DTJax Awards Breakfast! Gloat the people and projects making a difference in Downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday, December 11, from 7:30-10 a.m. at The River Club. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include breakfast and complimentary parking. Buy your tickets or table today.
	VyStar Credit Marriage Presents: Spirit of Giving Art Walk NEXT Week Requite the gift of local this holiday season when you shop at #ArtWalkJax. In that location's plenty to do and see with the entire family this calendar month including: Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Hemming Park with Council President Aaron Bowman at six p.thou. Don't miss these performances at the Hemming Park Main Stage: Jacksonville Symphony Contumely Quintet, v:00-6:00 p.yard. Scott Jones School of Trip the light fantastic toe, 6:xxx-7:xv p.grand. Poetry reading by local student Miracle Singleton, 7:30 p.one thousand. Vacation fun in Hemming: Have a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride effectually Hemming Park. Bring the kids to play in fifteen tons of real snowfall North Pole Play Area. Visit the Art Walk tent in Hemming Park for a $v wristband that gives access to both. Pick upwardly Free 3-D snowflake glasses and candy canes at the Art Walk tent in Hemming Park while supplies terminal. Dazzling sights to meet: Stroll down Laura Street for the annual "Lights on Laura" display featuring lxxx,000 LED holiday lights and nearly 100 LED-lit garlands, made possible past Downtown Vision. Holiday windows render to Downtown for the first fourth dimension in years with The Looking Drinking glass: Holiday Windows of Art featuring decorated windows in your favorite #DTJax businesses organized past Wolf & Cub. Desire to know more? Go the details here.
	DVI is looking for fun, talented interns for the Leap! If y'all're a college educatee in your sophomore, inferior or senior twelvemonth of college or a recent graduate looking for marketing and events feel, we want you! Details.
	2017 State of Downtown Report It's an heady time for Downtown Jacksonville. As we spotter Downtown "potential" turn into action, nosotros have a lot of successes to celebrate. Read about current evolution, 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 yous ever wondered,what exactly does DVI practice in a year? Check out our latest Almanac Study, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2016-2017. Read or download the PDFhere.
	2018 Fine art Walk Sponsorship Opportunities Downtown'southward signature monthly consequence, First Wednesday Art Walk attracts 5,000 people each month, spans 15+ blocks with 35+ galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In its 15th year, Art Walk celebrates the local art scene by featuring hundreds of artists, performers and alive music acts. Exist a partner today! Download the kithither.