A group of Duval County residents has sued the city of Jacksonville over the construction of a morgue being built in their Brentwood neighborhood. The lawsuit accuses the city of violating the Neighborhood Bill of Rights by failing to give advance notice of the project or take feedback from residents.
Guests:
- Lydia Bell, president of the Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association.
- Neil Henrichsen, attorney for the plaintiffs.
Then, a Downtown park years in the making, Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, gets a much-awaited grand opening. We talk to a longtime project champion about the journey to get the park built, as well as its historical and cultural significance.
Guests:
- Lloyd Washington, president of the Durkeeville Historical Society.
- Mari Kuraishi, president of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
And, we look at at the library's musical programming for kids.
Guests:
- Chris Boivin, director of marketing with the Jacksonville Public Library.
- Jay Brown, leader of the Noteworthy Band.
