Jacksonville housing developments include affordable housing plans and downtown expansion

Metro Development Group broke ground on a 4-acre centerpiece as part of the Diamond Springs development, according to The Business Journals. The project is expected to serve as a focal point for the growing neighborhood, though details on housing units or commercial space were not specified. In a separate development, the city of Jacksonville is evaluating the full 17-acre site of Boobie Clark Park for potential affordable housing use, Hoodline reported. The proposal aims to address housing shortages but has not yet been finalized. Downtown Jacksonville’s Riverfront Plaza entered its second phase with an $8 million building permit, The Business Journals noted, signaling continued investment in the urban core. Meanwhile, Premier Homes & Properties Realty highlighted its local ownership model in a feature by the Jacksonville Daily Progress, emphasizing community ties over corporate structure. NEFAR offered selling tips to homeowners through News4JAX, advising on staging, pricing and disclosure requirements. The typical home value in Jacksonville stood at $350,574 in September 2026, a 0.1% decline from the prior year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Tampa Bay Times reported that gun violence in the city is linked to historical redlining and homes built on toxic waste sites, though no new policy responses were detailed.