The Tide Club at Julington Creek, a $34 million transformation of the community’s aquatics complex and park, is now complete. Designed by ELM | Ervin Lovett Miller, a Jacksonville-based architecture, landscape architecture, and planning firm, the project replaces aging amenities with a new dynamic destination for residents of one of St. Johns County’s most established residential communities.

The first phase of Julington Creek Plantation’s $34-million reinvestment is now complete with the opening of Treehouse Trails—a reimagined community park designed by ELM. The new experience features a multi-level treehouse, an adventure hill with an embankment slide, expanded play areas, renovated pavilions, new picnic shelters, a flexible lawn for gatherings and outdoor fitness, locally sourced boulders, native plantings, and accessible pathways woven throughout. Designed for all ages and abilities, Treehouse Trails brings community and nature together.

Rebuilding with Resilience

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the future of Asheville’s River Arts District depends on innovative, sustainable design. Architect Jason Tankersley of ELM Ervin Lovett Miller is mentoring KSU’s 4th-year Urban Lab studio, guiding students as they explore real-world solutions for rebuilding this vibrant community while preserving its identity.

This September, students will present their work at AIA Aspire in Asheville, showcasing their vision for a more resilient future. Read more about how architecture and mentorship are shaping the next generation of urban problem-solvers.

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Neptune Plaza, the once vacant retail center in Jacksonville's 'Beaches' community, has undergone a dynamic renovation led by award-winning design firm Ervin Lovett Miller (ELM). Commissioned by national redeveloper TLM Realty Group, the project has revitalized approximately 18 acres of prime commercial frontage, transforming it into a vibrant retail and entertainment destination that significantly enhances the beachfront community.