The City of Jacksonville has negotiated to provide 23 buildable acres to the University of Florida for the new graduate campus in the LaVilla neighborhood of Downtown Jacksonville, pending an open and public disposition process.

This exciting project marks another leap forward in Jacksonville’s growth as an innovative technology hub and city with world-class education opportunities that equip its workforce with the skills needed to lead the future. Classes are expected to begin in the existing building at 801 W. Bay St. in 2025 with more added in 2026.

Additionally, the highly coveted Florida Semiconductor Institute will be located on the Jacksonville campus. It’s part of a national effort to improve research and development of semiconductor chips, the building blocks that power defense and aerospace technology, smartphones, computers, automobiles, and many other products that are necessary for daily life.

Learn more about the project, including plans for each site, here: https://www.jacksonville.gov/welcome/news/city-of-jacksonville-and-university-of-florida-tak