The Portfolio Year: PlacemakingJax 3.0
About the event
About the application
What is placemaking?
Placemaking is a process.
Generally speaking, placemaking builds on a community’s assets to build healthier places together where all people can thrive. It helps to elevate, shape and sometimes transform the physical, social, cultural and economic qualities of a place. PlacemakingJax exists to empower residents through a highly collaborative and educational process to transform and activate public space.
How long do PlacemakingJax projects stay in place?
It depends. Some only last a few days. Others can last months—or even years. And some move from one location to another. It’s a very fluid, dynamic model. This will be determined by your budget and timeline.
What kinds of projects are being sought out?
Unique and unusual activations of public space that celebrate authentic Jax. The goal is to engage a few hundred people through each project, focus on a public space, and build a sense of belonging through the process.
How will success be measured?
Metrics for success will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Residents will work closely with our staff and be provided technical support as well as access to a global network of experts to ensure the success of each project.
Who funds these projects, anyway?
Significant funding comes from the funds raised at Downtown Vision’s annual #DTJax Gala, a grant from the Jessie Ball DuPont Foundation and the Community Foundation of NE Florida, and sponsorships.
How is PlacemakingJax different from other planning initiatives?
PlacemakingJax removes barriers to access and emphasizes a grassroots process that’s citizen-driven and encourages the kind of stewardship that can sustain real and integrated change. This means projects can be implemented more quickly, are more easily evolved when needed, and are less expensive than top-down government planning projects.
What’s the process for implementing these projects?
PlacemakingJax 3.0 projects begin when Jaxsons share their ideas through our application. After an application is received, DVI staff, the placemaking taskforce, and a global network of experts will determine its feasibility and mission alignment.
Terms & Conditions
Application submission does not guarantee approval. You will be contacted if your idea is selected to move forward through our highly collaborative process.
Related files
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Name of Project Team Leaders (two people minimum)
- Primary email
- Project Name and Description
- What space in the BID (see map) are you transforming or activating?
- Budget: Accepting a range of $3,000-$10,000
- Are there additional financial resources that will be invested in this project beyond PlacemakingJax dollars? Please note this is not a requirement!
- Target Communtiy
- Timeline & Dates
- Past Experiences Activating Space
- Projected Attendance
- Marketing Plan
- Social Media Handles
- How would you measure the success of this project?
- Communtiy
- What makes your idea a placemaking project?
- I will attend the required Placemaking School in January/February 2025 in order to participate in the program.
- When you are done with activating the public space, what are some ways you can keep coming back, help steward the space, and/or stay a part of improvements?
