Why Downtown
Why Downtown for Business and Investment?
Location
Downtown Jacksonville is located in the geographical center of the First Coast region, with a population of more than 1.5 million people. If you need only one location in the region – you’ve got to be Downtown!
Cost
Downtown is affordable. Plus, your employees are going to love the option of taking the bus or other transit options that serve Downtown.
Premier Business Address
Downtown Jacksonville is home to 7.3 million square feet of commercial office space, more than 1,100 businesses, a Fortune 500 headquarters and 51,000 workers.
Parking is Affordable and Available
Downtown Jacksonville has more than 44,000 parking spaces available each day, and Downtown’s parking rates are 45% lower than the national average for central business districts. Downtown Vision is available to meet with your business to discuss parking needs for your clients and employees.
Safety and Cleanliness
Downtown Ambassadors, your Downtown safety team, are here to provide cleanliness services assistance, identify and report safety hazards, discourage nuisance behavior and contact police if you need help. They are making Downtown feel safer and friendlier every day.
Downtown Development
With more than $1 billion in development currently proposed or under construction, and more than $1.1 billion in development completed in the last decade, Downtown Jacksonville is continuing to grow.
21st Century Communication
Four of Jacksonville’s seven telecommunications points of presence are located Downtown, in addition to multiple wireless internet access zones.
There's Lots to Do
Downtown Jacksonville is the center of arts, culture and entertainment in Northeast Florida, and is home to more than 90 restaurants, 20 bars and nightclubs, and a number of galleries, museums and theatres. In addition, 
Downtown employees enjoy daytime activities found only in the urban core, including lunchtime concerts, open air markets, gyms, and shopping opportunities within walking distance of the office.
The St. Johns River
Downtown Jacksonville spans both banks of the St. Johns River and has more than 5.6 miles of riverfront, including 3 miles of developed riverfront trail for public use, as well as several restaurants and bars with great river views!
Walk to Work
Downtown Jacksonville currently has more than 2,300 units of housing. It’s the perfect place to live and work on the St. Johns River.
We're Here to Help
Finally, Downtown Jacksonville is the only submarket in the region with access to a business improvement and advocacy organization. Downtown Vision, Inc., manager of the Downtown Improvement District, focuses on making Downtown Jacksonville cleaner, safer, more attractive and more vibrant. Additionally, the organization works with Downtown property owners and businesses to address specific Downtown concerns, such as parking, transportation, marketing and much more.
