Springfield; Jacksonville, Florida - Definition and Overview

Springfield in Jacksonville, Florida is a historic neighborhood dating back to the mid-1800s. It is also referred to as the "Eastside." After years of neglect in the late 20th century, the area has undergone an intensive effort towards urban restoration and is posed to reposition itself with a high tax base and a significantly improved standard of living.

External Links

• The New Springfield (http://www.thenewspringfield.com)
• Fresh Ministries (http://www.freshministries.org)
• Operation New Hope (http://www.operationnewhope.com)

Further Reading

• Florida Times-Union: President taps Duval effort as national model (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/062902/met_9794359.html)
• Florida Times-Union: Special partner makes big impact on FreshMinistries (http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/020202/neR_8483766.shtml)