The Jacksonville City Council has approved the acquisition of 1.02 acres of land in the Brooklyn neighborhood from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) for $964,000. This purchase includes parcels at 0 Leila Street, portions of 725 Leila Street, and 0 Riverside Avenue. The project also involves the closure and abandonment of a portion of Magnolia Street to facilitate future public works and transit-oriented improvements. As part of the agreement, the city will provide replacement parking for JTA's Skyway Operations and Maintenance Center at the Magnolia Street Parking Lot. The Real Estate Division of Public Works will oversee the land acquisition, while the Engineering and Construction Management Division will manage the site’s redevelopment. The purchase aligns with Jacksonville’s long-term transit and infrastructure planning objectives.
This land acquisition supports Jacksonville’s infrastructure development and transit improvements, particularly in the Brooklyn neighborhood. It enhances the city’s ability to implement transit-oriented projects and aligns with urban revitalization initiatives.