Uniting to make JAX a destination of choice

We are a foundation designed to move the city of Jacksonville forward for all through world-class research and civic engagement training.

Our modes of impact

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Research

We identify critical issues in Jacksonville across a range of impact areas – from economic mobility to education to resilience. We then conduct rigorous and objective research, and make recommendations for best-in-class policies and initiatives that will move JAX forward.

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Civic Engagement

We engage key stakeholders to inform our research and facilitate the action needed to make a lasting impact. Addressing most challenges - and seizing most opportunities - requires collaboration across organizations, and we aim to help make that happen on key issues.

Our areas of focus

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Our work centers on a range of topics that are critical to the goal of making Jacksonville a thriving city for all. This includes economic mobility, resilience, education, placemaking, workforce development, and beyond.