Boobie Clark Park could be transformed into affordable housing under new city proposal
By Katherine Langford
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After years of planning and construction, the Jacksonville Fairgrounds has completed its long-anticipated move to the Westside, and we are getting our first look this week.The fairgrounds and its new production partner, PRI Productions, are hosting a grand unveiling Tuesday evening at the new location on Normandy Boulevard, near the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. More than 800 business leaders, community members, and event industry professionals are expected to attend the preview of the Duval Hall venue.The relocation ends more than 70 years of history at the fair’s former downtown location, where the property has since been purchased by Iguana Investments, Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s development company.What to expect at the grand unveilingTuesday’s event features live performances by Grammy Award-winning and ACM Award-winning country music artist Billy Dean, along with Remedy Tree and Jamar Christian. Guests will also experience a larger-than-life carousel inside the venue, food and b