Posts Tagged ‘Emerald Trail Jax’
$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), were awarded a federal grant of $147 million to design and construct five segments of the Emerald…
Read MoreJames M. Cox Foundation Awards Groundwork $500,000 Grant for Emerald Trail Design
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Cox Enterprises, parent company of Cox Automotive, and is…
Read MoreBaptist Health makes Strategic Investment in the Emerald Trail
“Building a healthier community happens one neighborhood and one individual at a time,” said Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We chose to make a strategic investment in the LaVilla Link because we believe it will help people move more, connect more, learn more and enjoy more – all of which are important factors for helping foster greater health and well-being.”Â
Read MoreUnited Way Commits $10M to Housing for All People
Groundwork Jacksonville was honored to be part of the United Way of Northeast Florida’s announcement of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for housing ownership and affordable housing opportunities.…
Read MoreGroundwork Jacksonville Welcomes Two New Board Members
Groundwork Jacksonville welcomes two new members to the volunteer Board of Directors. According to Board Chair, Kerri Stewart, “I’m honored to welcome Marisa Brighton and Sylvia Perry to the Board…
Read MoreCOJ, GWJ and JTA MOU Outlines Future Development of the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) have announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the future design and development of the Emerald Trail.
Read MoreEmerald Trail 5K/10K September 30
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports was the biggest yet, with more than 750 runners, walkers and cyclists hitting the streets downtown,…
Read MoreSwisher Commits $500K to Emerald Trail S-Line
On June 28, Groundwork Jacksonville and Swisher, a family-owned company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, announced Swisher’s $500,000 commitment to the Emerald Trail. The donation, which is designated to the S-Line…
Read MoreGWJax Awarded More than $5.7 Million for Creek
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded two grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the restoration of Hogans and McCoys Creeks totaling more than $5.7 Million. The grants…
Read MoreEmerald Trail and Jacksonville Riverfront Selected to Join High Line Network
The Jacksonville projects are among 10 new members of the High Line Network, a community of nonprofit leaders representing industrial reuse projects, urban parks and public spaces. This is the…
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