Art. Innovation. Transformation
We are a creative district & small business ecosystem transforming our neighborhood through art & innovation.
As an 8.5-acre creative district and collaborative campus in North Springfield, Jacksonville, we are co-creating a destination designed for artists, makers, and mission-driven entrepreneurs. By day, we are a hub for production, innovation, and small business growth. By night and weekends, we transform into a vibrant neighborhood destination for live music, local markets, festivals, and immersive cultural experiences.
Now Leasing
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The Emerald Station North
Co-Working & Office Spaces
The district’s premier destination for innovative professionals seeking collaborative work & event spaces with desks starting at $450/month including amenities and meeting rooms amidst a buzzing community of entrepreneurs, creatives and makers.
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The Emerald Station South
Creative Flex Space
11,000 SF creative flex space in a newly renovated, 100-year-old warehouse. The character and history of the building are beautifully preserved with exposed wooden beams and original brick details, offering an expansive blank canvas for your business to thrive.
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The Liberty Building
Mixed-Use Retail Spaces
Located with direct street access just off Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail, this 17,850 SF mixed-use property is designed to support a dynamic ecosystem of entrepreneurs, creatives, culinary ventures, and local businesses, within an adaptive reuse development.
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Legacy Studios
Flex Studios & Industrial Warehouse
Position your business at the forefront of innovation with versatile flex and industrial space available for lease at the Legacy Studios. This unique property offers a blend of office, warehouse, and creative studio space, complete with a large, secure fenced yard—ideal for makers, fabricators, logistics teams, and creative entrepreneurs.
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The Phoenix
History in the Making
Discover prime commercial spaces for lease on the first and second floors of the iconic Phoenix Building. Perfect for innovative businesses seeking a vibrant industrial atmosphere with rich history. Join a thriving community in one of Jacksonville’s Arts & Innovation District’s most sought-after locations. Secure your lease today — inquire now to rise with the Phoenix Building!
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The Bunker
Convenient Commercial Corner
With its bold, bunker-inspired architecture and flexible floor plans, this standout property is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of today’s creative and industrial tenants. Strategically located with excellent access to major roadways and public transportation, The Bunker provides convenience, visibility, and functionality in one of the city’s emerging creative corridors.
On the Horizon
830
Residential Units
137K
Retail Square Feet
145K
Commercial Square Feet
26K
Co-Working Square Feet
150
Hotel Keys
3.5
Acres of Green Space
Strategic Location
Explore the District
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Walkability & Creativity
Walk the district as walls come alive with vibrant murals created by talented local artists alongside the Emerald Trail.
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Living Landscapes
Soon public green spaces, native plantings, and shaded sanctuaries will bring nourishment, biodiversity, and beauty to the urban core.
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Minutes from Downtown
Live, work, and play near the city center with Downtown Jacksonville just a 5 minute drive away
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Shop Local
Shop, gather, and grow within a district designed for creative living & community connections
Friends of PHX JAX
We believe in the power of community-driven transformation.
Friends of PHXJAX 501C3 non-profit, is committed to fostering community engagement, enhancing educational opportunities, and enriching cultural experiences by driving innovation.
In the News
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Innovative Emerald Station debuts a mixed-use space that aims to transform Jacksonville's urban landscape
As the ribbon hit the floor, the gathered crowd cheered on the official opening of Emerald Station and the near completion of phase one of the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District at 2320 N. Liberty St.
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Naked Kitchen Restaurant Signs on in Phoenix Arts District
Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts district. Naked Kitchen, a restaurant with plant-based and protein options and the motto “Cooking with Conscience,” is the first tenant to sign in the Future of Cities’ Phoenix Arts & Innovation District Liberty Building.
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‘Milestone Moment’ for Emerald Trail
City Council members Jimmy Peluso and Ju'Coby Pittman, District Director with the Office of Representative Aaron Bean Bryan Campbell, Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas, City Council President Ron Salem, Mayor Donna Deegan, JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Tony Cho with the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District, JTA Board Chair Debbie Buckland and City Councilmember Matt Carlucci at the March 19 press conference.
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Future of Cities Receives Unanimous Approval of $5.5 Million Incentive Package and Multifamily Rezoning
Completion grant supports adaptive re-purposing of warehouses and greenspace, and rezoning allows for 830 multifamily units to be built on 8.3 acres
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Jacksonville group hosts annual holiday market to spotlight artists of color on Small Business Saturday
The Black Arts Magic Holiday Market was held for the first time at the Emerald Station, showcasing more than 20 local artists of color.
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