Next Up: A Makeover For Riverplace Blvd.
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) is moving forward with plans to rebuild the Southbank's Riverplace Boulevard into a pedestrian friendly strip between Prudential Drive and Main Street. Two conceptual alternatives have been developed for consideration. Take a look and let us know what option you prefer best!
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Proposed Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Typical Cross Sections
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848606691_mmhcz4k-L.jpg)
Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Option 1 Alternative: Parallel Parking
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607079_37F554V-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607215_jqzNn7N-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607282_m2VZZrQ-L.jpg)
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Proposed Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Typical Cross Sections
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848606691_mmhcz4k-L.jpg)
Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Option 2 Alternative: Angled Parking
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607624_v38wRGR-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607721_Rfwjjsv-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607699_mfS8p5S-L.jpg)
Which option do you prefer or do you believe it's time to go back to the drawing board?
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
Proposed Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Typical Cross Sections
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848606691_mmhcz4k-L.jpg)
Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Option 1 Alternative: Parallel Parking
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607079_37F554V-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607215_jqzNn7N-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607282_m2VZZrQ-L.jpg)
Click on images to enlarge
Proposed Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Typical Cross Sections
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848606691_mmhcz4k-L.jpg)
Riverplace Boulevard & Pedestrian Improvements - Option 2 Alternative: Angled Parking
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607624_v38wRGR-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607721_Rfwjjsv-L.jpg)
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3848607699_mfS8p5S-L.jpg)
Which option do you prefer or do you believe it's time to go back to the drawing board?
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com