• In 2007, Retail Traffic magazine named Downtown Jacksonville the “Best Downtown Development Retail Opportunity in the Nation.” In 2008 there were approximately 90 retailers located in Downtown. So far in 2009, Downtown has seen some retailers close, but with new retailers opening pretty regularly and talks of even more openings in the future, it’s no surprise that the City was given the title back in 2007. Will there be a 2009 title in Downtown’s future?