Why Downtown
Why Downtown for Business and Investment?
Location
Downtown Jacksonville is located in the geographical center of the First Coast region, with a population of more than 1.2 million people. If you need only one location in the region – you’ve got to be Downtown!
Cost
Downtown is affordable. Retail rates start at $19.7 a sq. ft and Class B rates start at $10 a sq. ft. Plus with high gas prices, your employees are going to love the option of taking the bus or other mass transit options that serve Downtown.
Premier Business Address
Downtown Jacksonville is home to nearly 6.8 million square feet of office space, more than 1,200 businesses, two Fortune 500 headquarters and nearly 56,000 workers.
Parking is Affordable and Available
Downtown Jacksonville has more than 44,000 parking spaces available each day, and Downtown’s parking rates are 45% lower than the national average for central business districts. Downtown Vision is available to meet with your business to discuss parking needs for your clients and employees.
Safety
Downtown Ambassadors, your Downtown safety team, are here to provide medical assistance, identify and report safety hazards, discourage nuisance behavior and contact police if you need help. They are making Downtown feel safer and friendlier every day.
Downtown Development
With more than $2.7 billion in development currently proposed or under construction, and more than $1 billion in development completed in the last seven years, Downtown Jacksonville is experiencing an unprecedented revitalization.
21st Century Communication
Four of Jacksonville’s seven telecommunications points of presence are located Downtown, in addition to six wireless internet access zones.
There's Lots to Do
Downtown Jacksonville is the center of arts, culture and entertainment in Northeast Florida, and is home to more than 80 restaurants, 20 bars and nightclubs, and a number of galleries, museums and theatres. In addition, Downtown employees
enjoy daytime activities found only in the urban core, including lunchtime concerts, open air markets, gyms, and shopping opportunities within walking distance of the office.
The St. Johns River
Downtown Jacksonville spans both banks of the St. Johns River and has more than 5.6 miles of riverfront, including 2.5 miles of developed riverfront trail for public use, as well as 10 restaurants and bars with great river views!
Walk to Work
Downtown Jacksonville currently has more than 2,110 units of housing, with an additional 497 units under construction and nearly 4,800 additional units planned or proposed. It’s the perfect place to live and work on the St. Johns River.
We're Here to Help
Finally, Downtown Jacksonville is the only submarket in the region with access to a business improvement and advocacy organization. Downtown Vision, Inc., manager of the Downtown Improvement District, focuses on making Downtown Jacksonville cleaner, safer, more attractive and more vibrant. Additionally, the organization works with Downtown property owners and businesses to address specific Downtown concerns, such as parking, transportation, marketing and much more.