St. Johns County residents are raising concerns about a proposed development plan for 52 new townhomes in the World Golf Village. The project, which needs city council approval, has sparked debate about its potential impact on the area's character and infrastructure.
St. Johns County residents are voicing their opposition to a proposed development plan that would see 52 new townhomes constructed in the World Golf Village . The project, which is scheduled to be discussed at a Tuesday council meeting, has sparked concerns among residents regarding the potential impact on the area's character and infrastructure.
While the exact details of the proposal remain unclear, it is anticipated that the development would comprise a mix of housing units, potentially including both single-family homes and multi-family dwellings. \The item is on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting, but it’s unclear if it will be discussed during the session. The city is also contributing \$250,000 in in-kind funds to support planning efforts aimed at transforming downtown Jacksonville’s Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center into a modern transit hub. Councilmember Jimmy Peluso, who represents District 7, has expressed strong backing for the proposal, emphasizing the crucial role of passing the ordinance in securing \$1.25 million in federal funding dedicated to revitalizing the Prime Osborn Convention Center and enhancing regional connectivity. Peluso underscored the significance of reconnecting Jacksonville to its rail heritage, stating, 'Jacksonville is a city built on rail, and it’s been a real shame that we’ve turned our back on it.' He highlighted the administration’s commitment to reintegrating Jacksonville with the rest of Florida and the region through innovative transit planning. \The grant, provided through the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program, will empower the city to investigate the restoration of Prime Osborn as a primary rail station, a function it previously fulfilled, and to integrate various transit-oriented development strategies. This project aligns with a broader national initiative under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Deegan remarked, 'We’ve been collaborating with the Build America Bureau for many months to advance this idea from a concept to the planning stage.' Deegan further elaborated, 'This presents an exceptional opportunity to restore the Prime Osborn to its former grandeur as Jacksonville’s central rail station and create more passenger rail options for our residents and visitors alike. The LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project will revitalize our downtown and generate new economic development prospects.
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