Promote
smart businesses
development
Encourage
investment in infrastructure
Champion
enhanced safety and crime deterrence
Support
stronger relationships among community
A New Vision
Together we’ll create a vibrant, thriving neighborhood with walkable retail while positioning San Marco East as a target enterprise destination among our region’s business community.
What people are saying
“San Marco East is a dynamic community that continues to add commercial, residential, and entertainment opportunities for residents. I’m thrilled to collaborate with business owners to build on this positive momentum.”
Joe Carlucci
District 5 Councilman
“Prescott Group is excited to do our part to support the transformation of the neighborhood. The enhancements we’ve made to San Marco East Plaza help Jacksonville offer a unique and dynamic campus complete with increased green spaces, community areas and new activities.”
Jud Pankey
CEO & Founder
Prescott Group
“As the developer and long-term owner of the four apartment projects with almost 1,000 units that anchor the connection between San Marco and the expanding San Marco East community, Chance Partners is proud to provide high-quality housing and neighborhood activation to create an enjoyable live, work and play atmosphere. The SMEBA provides a collaborative network of stakeholders with a passion to improve the daily lives of residents and employees and attract new businesses to this improving area.”
Jeff Rosen
Principal
Chance Partners
“As a business owner born and raised in Jacksonville (Bishop Kenny & UNF) – I want to be a community leader who is part of the revitalization of San Marco East, yet I can’t do it alone. Its been a super fun journey to see the neighborhood become more vibrant and rid of crime. We are just getting started and I’m personally excited about the next 10+ years!”
Bryan Croft
HC Brands
“Having been early advocates for the San Marco East area, since we redeveloped the old Market Square Mall in 1999, we’ve had a front row seat to the positive changes along this stretch of Philips Highway. We’re pleased to have seen the success and growth of the neighborhood over the years and look forward to contributing toward its continued progress in the years to come.”
Craig Meek, Principal, Meek Development Group
“San Marco East Plaza stands proudly at the heart of the San Marco East neighborhood. Our diverse and dynamic array of tenants have all thrived on our campus and have each grown within their respective operations, helping us achieve a 100% occupancy rate over the past year. Along with our neighbors at Community First Igloo and The Edge Rock Gym, we pride ourselves on being a destination for unique sports and entertainment options in Jacksonville.”
Frank Cofer, Director, Asset Management, Prescott Group
Watch What Develops
We are an alliance of businesses, civic leaders and citizens working to uplift the north Philips Highway corridor, known as the San Marco East Neighborhood—a gateway to historic San Marco, the Southbank and other developing downtown neighborhoods.
