GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE INC
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and social well-being. Our mission is shared with 21 other Groundwork Trusts across the country.
About This Cause
Groundwork Jacksonville is engaging neighborhood stakeholders, business leaders, funders and the City of Jacksonville to plan and build the Emerald Trail by 2029. This 30-mile trail system will encompass trails, greenways and parks that encircle the urban core and link at least 14 historic neighborhoods to 16 schools, 21 parks, downtown, Hogans Creek, McCoys Creek and the St. Johns River. Included in this work is restoring these two creeks, Hogans and McCoys, that run through these historic neighborhoods and cleaning up environmental contamination, developing the individual parks and highlighting neighborhoods via public art. There is significant flooding currently associated with these creeks and Groundwork Jacksonville is working to mitigate the flooding, increase water quality and create fish and wildlife habitat. Groundwork does this work in partnership with the adjacent neighborhoods. The Emerald Trail has the potential to be a catalyst for social and economic development in Jacksonville, from encouraging healthy lifestyles and promoting public safety, to spurring economic growth and neighborhood revitalization. Groundwork Jacksonville is connecting expertise, resources and passion to bring this potential to life.