Hemming Plaza Farmers' Market

Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) is the Downtown Improvement District (DID) for Downtown Jacksonville. DVI is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization whose mission is to build and maintain a healthy and vibrant Downtown community and to promote Downtown as an exciting place to live, work, play and visit. Downtown Vision, Inc. was formed in 2000 at the request of Downtown commercial property owners, is funded by commercial property owners through a self-assessment and governed by a board representing property owners. DVI administers a 90-block Downtown Improvement District to provide a multitude of services over and above what the City of Jacksonville provides. These enhanced services include: Cleaning and safety through the Downtown Ambassador program Activation with more than 50 event days annually, such as the award-winning First Wednesday Art Walk Marketing, communications and partnerships Comprehensive information resources and ombudsman services Stakeholder support and advocacy, and Business retention and attraction support.