RiversEdge: JAX Catalyst on the St. Johns
Tuesday, July 15 | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration Fee: $45
2.5 CECs, DBPR (#15067) and LACES
Walking Distance: 1.2 Miles
This course will discuss the history, design and construction efforts of the RiversEdge development in downtown Jacksonville. The site, including public streets and parks, is currently open to the public with small portions still under construction. We'll start our journey at the Riverwalk connection, wandering through three riverfront parks, traversing a scenic marsh boardwalk, and arriving at the last, but not least, park in the development. Next, we'll stroll along a multi-use trail to the versatile multi-modal streetscape, finally looping back to the breathtaking riverfront to conclude our tour. Throughout the walk we will delve into the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration, the history of the brownfield site, thematic park design and construction process. This tour offers exposure to how what we design comes to life.
The Yards
Thursday, July 17 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Registration Fee: $45
2 CECs, DBPR (#15041) and LACES
Walking Distance: Attendees will ride in golf carts
Join us for an exclusive tour of The Yards, a modern golf, recreation, and leisure facility built on the footprint of a once-declining golf course in Ponte Vedra. Led by Mike Miles, PGA Professional and the visionary behind The Yards, this tour offers insight into how thoughtful reprogramming and strategic upgrades can revitalize a community asset.
Attendees will explore how The Yards was transformed to meet the evolving interests of today’s recreational users. Learn firsthand why the changes were necessary, and discover how the facility now attracts a broader range of guests through innovative design, diverse activity offerings, and increased opportunities for community engagement.
