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# Five Points

FULL INFORMATION Feeling overwhelmed with clutter? The inaugural Riverside Avondale Community Yard Sales are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19. Turn your clutter into cash! Registration is now open for residences and businesses within the Riverside Avondale historic district ( SEE MAP ). For all details, including registration, click the button below. 2026 PORCHLIGHT SERIES JULY 9 DISCUSSION JULY 23 DISCUSSION The mission of the Porchlight Series hosted by Cowford Realty & Design is to provide value to those who love historic homes that helps strengthen the appeal of preservation and connect interested people to the businesses, craftsmen, and tradespeople who do the work to protect historic properties in our community. HELP US CONTINUE OUR MISSION Donate Our mission is to preserve, enhance, and celebrate Riverside Avondale’s historic fabric, arts and culture, local businesses and public spaces. Help RAP continue its numerous neighborhood and community efforts including Riverside Arts Market, Luminaria, placemaking and arts initiatives, preservation of our neighborhood’s rich history and architecture, and so much more. THE MISSION OF RIVERSIDE AVONDALE PRESERVATION IS TO: PRESERVE Riverside Avondale’s historic fabric and unique character PROMOTE our local businesses, arts, and culture ADVOCATE with and for the neighborhood CELEBRATE our unique and diverse community CONSIDERING EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS? START HERE. We have created these helpful videos to explain the step-by-step process for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the City of Jacksonville, as well as how to figure out if your home is in the historic district. Watch Preservation Videos While we are not responsible for policing or approving exterior renovations in the Riverside Avondale district, we are your resource for understanding the historic district guidelines and what steps must be taken to receive a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the City of Jacksonville. View Historic Preservation Guidelines here SUPPORT OUR MISSION If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a neighborhood full of historic charm, small businesses, artistic wonders, and a strong sense of community, then becoming a part of our historic preservation organization is where you begin. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you don’t have to live in the neighborhood to support us! Support Now! Upcoming Events A day to collectively offer some relief to our landfills! Saturday, Sept. 19 VIEW EVENT DETAILS Lighting the historic district for one celebratory evening for 42 years! Sunday, Dec. 20 VIEW EVENT DETAILS View All UPCOMING Events STAY UP TO DATE. BECOME A MEMBER! Become a member to begin receiving our regular newsletter with upcoming events, road closures and important neighborhood update. You don’t have to live in our neighborhood to support our work! BECOME A MEMBER