(01-11-2019, 12:48 PM)JagsorDie Wrote:

(01-11-2019, 12:36 PM)TrivialPursuit Wrote: Yea the neighborhood right after the Acosta bridge was 4th worst in the nation.. 1 in 4 chance of being a victim of a violent crime.

That is my feeling when I am in some of the rough parts; "My odds of something bad happening here are a lot better than if I was off san Pablo or somewhere around where I live.". I do not generally do a whole lot of work in those areas but since I started on a contract for JEA I have been called out to areas I don't typically venture. one thing I will say is the residents in the area that I meet when I come to clean their driveways are generally super nice and always offer something to drink or eat when I show up.

Well, like the rest of Jacksonville, downtown is not just one homogeneous whole. There are places in Jax Beach or the Southside or especially the northwest side that are no great shakes either. On the other hand, if you know where you're going there are areas that are pretty cool. For what it's worth...

The Elbow

It's more of a quantity issue than quality right now. I used to work downtown. I think most people who fear downtown have an attitude bred from unfamiliarity.

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