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The Southbank is a neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, considered part of the Urban Core.

Location

Southbank is located along the St. Johns River, south of the Downtown Core, and immediately north of San Marco. It is roughly bounded by the river to the north and west, Bishop Kenny High School to the east, and Interstate 95 to the south.

Transportation

Southbank is served by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway, an extensive bus network and the Jacksonville Water Taxi.^[2]

Current Skyway Stations in Southbank^[3]

• San Marco near the Acosta Bridge on San Marco Blvd. It serves the Museum of Science and History, Baptist Medical Center, and the Prudential Building.
• Riverplace on Flagler Ave services Riverplace Tower.
• Kings Avenue at Kings Ave & Prudential Dr and is the southern terminus of the Skyway

Attractions and characteristics

Southbank is a mixed-used district closely associated with Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood. It includes large office and residential structures, such as the Aetna Building, The Peninsula, and Riverplace Tower. Attractions such as the Museum of Science and History, Friendship Fountain and the Southbank Riverwalk can also be found in the district. The city hopes to better integrate it with the rest of Downtown as well as San Marco.^[4]

Neighborhood

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  Southbank as seen from the Maxwell House roasting plant.
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  Friendship Fountain
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  Southbank from Main Street Bridge
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  Jacksonville Skyway at San Marco Condos
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  JTA Skyway's Riverplace Station in the heart of the Southbank
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  The Strand And The Peninsula high rises
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  Treaty Oak Park
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  Southbank Riverwalk
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  In Memory of All Gallant American Merchant Seamen Who Have Lost Their Lives at Sea. Sponsored by the Women's Propeller Club Port of Jacksonville 1980.

From left to right: Northbank Jacksonville skyline and the Main Street Bridge

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