Urban News and Linkage - The Roller Jam Edition
07/22/08 • Posted in: Downtown Jacksonville, News, Springfield by Joey Marchy 2 Comments »
That’s right, a good old fashioned roller jam. Totally outside the Urban Jacksonville coverage zone, but my good friend Caz, of Royal Treatment and Home Team DJs fame, will be tearing it up that night. Along with DJs Dan and Nick Fresh. $10 make you holler!
I’ve heard lot’s of rumors flying around that TSI is closing and I have a good source that says TSI IS NOT CLOSING. There is no sense in mentioning the proposed date, just know there will be a massive party once they do open. Also The Outer Box has an update on the TSI Art and Music Variety Mixer.
Jacksonville was recently ranked dead last in an “America’s most walkable big cities” survey done by Walk Score, a Web site that helps people find real estate in walkable neighborhoods. The company did a study of the 40 largest cities in the U.S. and gave each a Walk Score of up to 100 – Jacksonville scored a 36. San Francisco came in tops with an 86. (Daily Record)
Update on Boston Tom from Dylan. It sounds like the benefit went off too. Thanks to everyone who went out and supported.
Janet just came into Shanty and told me Tom is now at Brook’s rehabilitation center where he’ll be for the next month. Great news.
The Springfield Community Garden class is FULL! They are asking if anyone is interested in starting a new garden in the Jacksonville area (preferably in Riverside), and is able to take charge of that, to give a shout. Also, the have seeds they need to get into the ground this season, or risk losing them entirely. If you’re interested in flying solo with your own garden, get in touch. They might be able to hook you up with some heirloom genetic material. Mmmm, that sounds scientific! Leave a comment and I can connect you if you are interested.
The Main Street Improvement Project between 4th -12th is on schedule. There is new temporary pavement in the middle of Main St. and work on the west side of the street will begin in about one week. Damn!
Links!
Quality of Life in Jacksonville (Metro Jacksonville)
JaxCal Redesign! Nice, I like it.
The Green Kids, or I’m Jealous of the Black Kids (JaxCal)
John Gorrie daydreams, a few steps closer to reality (RADO)
11E Starbucks is Closing (Jacksonville Confidential)
This, in my opinion, is a significant hit to downtown. Another vacant store front, Arrgh! A Caribou or Dunn Brothers would fit nicely.
Finally don’t forget Traumatic Tuesday tonight at Mark’s! Biggie Tea and I (Joe E Fresh) will be laying down the entire Black Kids album at Mark’s. It’s probably going to start late (around 11). $1 pbr $2 draft $3 jager all night.
im really keeping my fingers crossed that all goes as planned for the TSI Art and Music Mixer. The date has been moved a couple of times since the whole mess but, this time it looks serious enough that my man Joe updated the show flyer to show that the event will take place on 08/15!!!! We(the artists and musicians) get regular info from TSI and our organizer Joe about the status of the club, so hopefully all stays well and TSI will be open soon!
that top 40 walkable city thing was terrible! how sad that Jax is last. the only consolation is that the study included ALL in jacksonville, including southside, arlington, regency, etc. i entered my address in riverside to see what score i got, and it was an 82, just behind san francisco. i imagine most of the urban core would get a similarly unembarrassing score.