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University of Florida outlines plan for downtown Jacksonville campus around Prime Osborn Convention Center
Summary
UF told committee it selected LaVilla near the Prime Osborn Convention Center for a downtown campus. Initial programming could begin as early as fall 2025 in an existing building while design of a flagship building would start after closing on city parcels; the city and DIA expect to file a redevelopment agreement in May.
University of Florida representatives and the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) described an emerging plan to locate a UF downtown campus in LaVilla around the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Kirk Dudas, representing the University of Florida, said the UF Board of Trustees selected the site and directed the president and board chair to negotiate with the city. UF aims to begin initial programming in an existing building as early as August 2025, start an important business program in January 2026, and launch additional programs in fall 2026 including engineering,…
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