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White Paper - Sustainable Housing For Downtown Jacksonville, Jose David Caicedo Gallego

Dean's Leadership Council Library Research Prize

This paper examines the issue of sustainable housing in downtown Jacksonville, focusing on the role of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA). Established in 2012, the DIA serves to drive growth, and dynamic several aspects in the downtown core. The paper delves into the impacts of the lack of affordable housing on residents, businesses, and visitors, highlighting its implications for health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Drawing on scholarly research and empirical evidence, it exposes the importance of housing policies as determinants of health and advocates for integrated approaches to housing development. Additionally, the paper provides data-driven insights into population demographics, housing …

The Topes De Collantes Sanatorium: A Look At The Global Sanatorium Movement, The Climate Cure Theory, And How Tuberculosis Influenced Modern Architecture, Alex Del Dago

PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas

The Topes de Collantes Sanatorium in Cuba was constructed during a time in medical history when it was commonly believed that a specific climate played a strong role in tuberculosis treatment. My research paper addresses how the so-called “Climate Cure” theory spread throughout the Western hemisphere and influenced the construction of sleek, modern tuberculosis sanatoriums. Previous research and scholarship have looked at major TB sanatoriums in Europe and the United States in depth, however, little has been looked at TB sanatoriums in smaller countries such as Cuba. I seek to fill in this gap of tuberculosis’ history by taking a …

Leed For Cities Pilot Program: Atlantic Beach, Florida Case Study, Sean D. Lahav, Vatsal Bhatt, J. David Lambert, Sarah Boren

Special Reports

This case study publication provides an overview of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities & Communities Pilot Program. It specifically provides insight into the certification process that was pursued by the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida between 2018 and 2019. LEED for Cities is a certification for local governments that requires planners to examine a wide array of different performance metrics. These metrics focus on topics related to energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience. Through a community partnership with USGBC Florida and the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, the UNF Environmental Center worked through the certification process …

Guide To Greater Jacksonville Historical Collections, Jacksonville History Consorium

Jacksonville History Consortium Publications

In 2017, the Jacksonville Historical Society and the Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville compiled data about the scope and nature of historical collections pertaining to the greater Jacksonville area.

Tallahassee Central City Planning Study, Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Study on Developing Downtown Tallahassee

Brochure: The World’S Finest Beach Jacksonville Beach, Florida., Jacksonville Beaches Cottage And Motor Court Association

Tourism

Jacksonville Beach, Fla.

Brochure: Jacksonville Beaches Cottage and Motor Court Association / The World's Finest Beach Jacksonville Beach, Florida. PALMM.

Brochure: The Seminole, Jacksonville, Florida

Tourism

Seminole, Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla.

Brochure: The Seminole, Jacksonville, Florida: air-conditioned : Jacksonville's leading hotel : a J. B. Pound Hotel. Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville [Fla.], Litho U.S.A. Drew. PALMM

Brochure: The Seminole

Tourism

Seminole, Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla.

Brochure: The Seminole Charlie Griner, manager. Jacksonville, Florida. At top: A room and a bath a dollar and a half at "Jacksonville's Leading Hotel".

Campus Planners' Preferences For Residence Hall Project Delivery Methods, Paul E. Riel

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This research determined the preferred project delivery method utilized by campus planners when building student housing on a university campus. Four key performance indicators were also evaluated to determine if they influenced the campus planner to select a particular project delivery method. The four key performance indicators were: owner input, cost, safety, and on-time completion. Campus planners identified though the Society for Campus and University Planners (SCUP), were invited to participate in this survey research method. Five research questions were explored in this study. They were:

1. What is the preferred project delivery method (PDM) when building a residence hall …

Brochure: Carling Hotel, Jacksonville Florida, Largest Modern Hotel

Tourism

A pamphlet describing the rates and amenities offered by the Carling Hotel that include 325 outside rooms with private bath, radio, fan, circulating ice water and bed reading light. The pamphlet also has road map of the Southeast and a street map of Jacksonville. The street map includes points of interest: Hemming Point, Post Office, City Hall, Public Library, Court House, Municipal Stadium, Fairfield Park, Ferry, St Johns River Bridge, Union Station, Union Bus Station, Colonial Bus Station, Springfield Park, Radio Station WJAX Tourist Club Room Electric Light Plant & Water Station, Express Terminals, Municipal Air Port, Aviation Radio Station, …

Brochure: Hotel Mason, Jacksonville, Florida

Tourism

A pamphlet describing the amenities offered by the Mason Hotel located on Bay and Julia Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. The amenities included being fireproof, bedchambers with private baths and a dining room with a view of the city and the St. Johns River. Manager: George Mason. Brochure printed by Arnold Printing Company. An additional copy is available in the Richard Mette Collection. PALMM

Brochure: Aragon Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida - A Good Hotel In A Good Town

Tourism

A pamphlet describing the rates and amenities offered by the Aragon Hotel including garage service and completely renovated large, well-furnished bed rooms. The pamphlet includes a street map of downtown Jacksonville. Manager: John Lee Sheehy. The hotel was located on Forsyth Street and Julia Street. Lists Jacksonville’ population as 147,897.

Brochure: Aragon Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida

Tourism

A pamphlet describing the rates and amenities offered by the Aragon Hotel including garage service and completely renovated large, well-furnished bed rooms. The pamphlet includes a street map of downtown Jacksonville. Manager: John Lee Sheehy. The hotel was located on Forsyth Street and Julia Street. Lists Jacksonville’s population as 147,897. PALMM.

Facility Matters: The Perception Of Academic Deans Regarding The Role Of Facilities In Higher Education, Wallace Harris

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine how academic deans perceived the characteristics of facility built environment and its impact on learning in higher education. Q methodology was used as the means to explore the subjective opinions of academic deans within the State of Florida regarding the facility built environment’s impact on learning in higher education. For this Q study, the concourse statements were the result of communications taken from the subject literature and participant responses to this study’s online concourse questionnaire. The resulting 32 item Q sample was sorted online by 43 academic deans, associate and assistant deans. …

The Living Heritage Of Riverside & Avondale, Wayne W. Wood

Books

A book published to commemorate an exhibit at The Cummer Gallery of Art on May 13 to June 19, 1994 - sponsored by the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. The book and exhibit tell the story of a neighborhood that has enriched its future by preserving the beauty of its past.

Visual Pollution Study, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.

Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.

The study recommends ways to improve Jacksonville's image such as enacting stronger sign ordinances, changing policies to promote the greening of the city and creating a Code Enforcement Board. PALMM

Toward A Balanced Growth Strategy For Jacksonville, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mayor's Task Force On Growth Management

Jacksonville and Duval Co. Miscellaneous

Report of the Mayor's Task Force on Growth Management. PALMM

Growth Management Study, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.

Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.

A review and analysis of the current growth management mechanism in the city. Identifies major problems including a lack of policy coordination, inconsistent funding and inadequate citizen involvement. Recommends the adoption of a comprehensive plan, an equitable funding structure and increased media coverage and citizen awareness of growth management issues. PALMM

Plan Of Study For Cross Florida Barge Canal: Economic Analysis, United States. Army. Corps Of Engineers. Jacksonville District

Correspondence and Textual Material

At the time of the previous study of transportation savings, commerce in coal primarily for electric power generation could not be ·projected with any degree of accuracy because most electric utilities had not developed firm plans for building new coal-fired plants· or for converting from petroleum products or natural gas to coal at existing plants. Today, with plants already constructed that will burn coal, there is a greater probability of defining coal needs. So there is a need to reevaluate potential coal traffic via the CFBC. Also there is a need to evaluate the other types of benefits mentioned under …

The Comprehensive Plan For Live Oak, Florida, The Office Of Mark Gluckman

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Live Oak, Florida

The comprehensive plan for Live Oak, Florida. Prepared for Live Oak City Council...by The Office of Mark Gluckman. [Live Oak, Fla. : The Office], 1977.

Short Range Development Plan 1974-1979, Jacksonville Area Planning Board

Arthur N. Sollee, Sr. Textual Materials

A five year Short Range Development Plan was prepared simultaneously with and as the basis for Jacksonville's Capital Outlay Program (COP). Background studies for the Plan included land use and structural surveys, population and dwelling unit projections, zoning change and site plan approval trends, land use assignment criteria, and environmental and capital improvement needs criteria. A land use plan adequate to serve projected growth was prepared. The Transportation Plan reflects the latest transportation studies for the City including proposals for a fixed guide way, express bus and local bus systems. All additional community facility and utility needs for projected 1980 …

Community Planning Analysis: Summary Analysis For Tallahassee-Leon County, Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Community planning is one element of the comprehensive planning process in the Tallahassee-Leon County area. This publication is one of a series that presents information relative to selected physical, social, and economic factors which prevail in the area. It is intended to serve as a data base for public and private planning programs.

Capital Improvement Budget And Program 1973-74 Through 1978-79, Hillsborough County Florida, Board Of County Comissioners

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

This document represents the general revision and updating of the Capital Improvement Budget and Program for Hillsborough County for the period 1973 - 74 through 1978 - 79. This is an annual undertaking designed to review the prior year's program and to make modifications and additions that are deemed necessary for an orderly and workable program to meet the facility and service needs of the growing county population.

Jacksonville Urban Area Transportation Study: Annual Certification And Unified Work Program For The Jacksonville Urban Area, Jacksonville Area Planning Board

Arthur N. Sollee, Sr. Textual Materials

Document contains committee activities, surveillance findings, short range multi-modal implementation program, unified work program and suggested funding sources.

Capital Improvement Budget And Program, 1973-1974 Through 1978-1979, Hillsborough County Planning Commission, City Of Tampa

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Temple Terrace, Florida

Capital improvement budget and program, 1973-74 through 1978-79. City of Temple Terrace. Report prepared by Hillsborough County Planning Commission. [Tampa, Fla. : Hillsborough County Planning Commision, 1973.]

Capital Improvement Budget And Program, Hillsborough County Planning Commission, City Of Tampa

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Tampa, Florida

Capital improvement budget and program, 1973-74 through 1978-79. City of Tampa. Report prepared by Hillsborough County Planning Commission and the City of Tampa. [Tampa, Fla. : The Commision, 1973.]

Master Site Development Plan : University Of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Reynolds Smith Hills

Campus Buildings and Sites Textual

A book on building and developing University of North Florida. PALMM

Advertisement: Hotel George Washington [Sale Offering], Buckman, Ulmer & Mitchell, Inc.

Tourism

Buckman, Ulmer & Mitchell, Inc. Real Estate - Property Management - Mortgage Loans. Broker Cooperation Invited. The flyer lists the land statistics, building statistics, asking price, and terms for purchasing the Hotel George Washington located at the corner of Julia and Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville, circa 1972.

Tampa Bay Region Mass Transportation: Phase Ii, Harvey N. Kreisberg

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Tampa Bay Region, Florida

Tampa Bay region mass transportation: Phase II. Prepared for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, by Harvey N. Kreisberg. McLean, Va : TRW Systems Group, 1971. With appendixes document.

Tampa Bay Region Mass Transportation: Phase Ii Appendixes, Harvey N. Kreisberg, Trw Systems Group

City and Regional Planning -- Florida

Tampa Bay Region, Florida

Tampa Bay region mass transportation: Phase II. Prepared for the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, by Harvey N. Kreisberg. McLean, Va : TRW Systems Group, 1971. With appendixes document.