JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Jacksonville\u2019s historic districts are set to receive a fresh round of investment and attention as city leaders look to address growing concerns around cleanliness and public safety. <\/p>\n
A newly approved $70,000 measure will fund short-term beautification efforts in several of the city\u2019s most visited neighborhoods \u2014 and it may be just the beginning of broader revitalization efforts.<\/p>\n
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the ordinance this week, allocating the one-time funds from the Council\u2019s contingency account. The money will be allocated toward cleanup, landscaping, and maintenance in Five Points, King Street, and the Shoppes of Avondale \u2014 key areas within the historic Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods.<\/p>\n \u201cThe litter problem that\u2019s going on in Five Points is really impacting the overall aesthetic of visiting Five Points,\u201d said Shannon Blankinship, Executive Director of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP). \u201cThe new trash cans were meant to help alleviate those issues.\u201d<\/p>\n Blankinship added that while Council has approved the measure, one more step remains before work begins.<\/p>\n \u201cThe next step is to be signed by the mayor,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The mayor\u2019s office now has 30 days to either sign or veto the ordinance.<\/p>\n