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OAI was pleased to partner with Scenic Jacksonville, the JAX Chamber Arlington Council, Greater Arlington Civic Council, and Jacksonville University to present the inaugural Scenic Visions program. A complement to Scenic Jacksonville’s Annual Great Cities Symposium, Scenic Visions was created to highlight neighborhoods outside of the urban core. According to Steve Matchett, OAI Executive Director, “We are thrilled that Arlington was selected as the first neighborhood to be showcased and plan to use this as a springboard to catalyze Arlington’s revitalization.”

Scenic Visions Shines a Spotlight on Arlington during boat tours

Rita Reagan and City Council At-Large Group 2 representative (current Council President) Ron Salem at Celebrate Arlington in 2022.

In December, the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved a Local Landmark designation for the iconic Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building on University Boulevard North.

Property owners within the Renew Arlington CRA, must come into compliance with the Zoning Overlay’s new fencing, landscaping, and signage standards by April 28, 2025.