Quote:I agree. Jacksonville is a great location geographically and has a lot to offer if the right person with the right vision and money can make it happen. I think Khan is that man. I don't see myself ever living there again, but I've got family down there and would love to actually enjoy my time while there. As it is the only draw for me outside of gameday is the Zoo.



We have a great zoo, that's for sure. Our minor league ballpark is among the best minor league parks in the country. The municipal auditorium is very adequate for concerts, basketball, and indoor football. Our NFL stadium is probably in the top half of all stadiums in the league.

Our downtown area is a mess. You risk losing your life going downtown after dark. I lived in Orlando in the early '70's and their downtown was similar. Then Church Street Station opened, and things quickly changed. People began coming downtown. It was relatively safe......well-lighted, a lot of police on foot patrol. The criminal element left to find greener pastures. Today, you can walk the streets in Orlando after dark in relative safety.

We have potentially the makings of a great downtown district, with a great River snaking through it. Our leaders just need to do their jobs and develop its potential.