Share your ideas.
This process is designed to hear from the many voices that will help us shape the vision.
There are many ways to get involved and share your thoughts, including events, discovery discussions, and community meetings. Stay tuned for upcoming engagement opportunities!
Community Engagement Recap
Bicentennial Celebrations
Over 1,000 people have visited the Nassau 2050 Vision Tent during the countywide celebrations. Click here to see photos!
- SPRING 2024 -
Bicentennial Kick-off Celebration
Thanks to the hundreds of people who came to the visioning tent on January 13, 2024, to share their thoughts on the county's future! The event held at Wildlight had live music, a kids zone, a farmer’s market, vendors, a chili cook-off, and a cornhole tournament.
Opening of the Beaches
Hundreds visited the 2050 Vision Tent on May 18, 2024, to share feedback on the draft Community Building Blocks. Activities were available for all ages and backgrounds, including postcards to your future self, interactive exercise boards (with over 100 comments), custom coloring sheets created in collaboration with Keep Nassau Beautiful, a nature-inspired mural backdrop for people to post in front of while wearing Wild Amelia-themed headbands and masks, and more!
- SUMMER 2024 -
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Vision Tent and checked out the awe-inspiring fireworks display by the Town of Hilliard and Callahan on July 4, 2024. We hope you enjoyed the live music, custom patriotic mural backdrop, pie bake-off contest, watermelon eating contest, food/drink vendors, carnival games, and ‘most patriotic’ dressed contest!
- WINTER 2024 -
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Hundreds of community members came together for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6, 2024, at the Justice Center in Yulee. The festive evening included live performances by the Nassau Community Band and the Royal Amelia Dance Academy. Attendees enjoyed activities for all ages, such as a Holiday Vendor Market, train rides, photo opportunities in Santa’s Village, food trucks, and a Kids Zone. Visitors also stayed cozy in the Winter Wonderland Vision 2050 Tent, where they shared their insights on growth scenarios and the Vision Plan’s building blocks. Watch the magic in action! Check out this exciting video from the event!
Countywide Pop-ups
Over 1,000 people shared feedback with the Vision Team at 20 Visioning & Community Building Blocks pop-ups.
- SPRING 2024 -
Hilliard Winn-Dixie
Sunday, January 14
11 am-1 pm
550969 US-1, Hilliard
Hagan Ace Hardware of Callahan, Inc
Sunday, January 14
2pm-4pm
450037 State Road 200, Callahan
FSCJ – Nassau Center Campus
Tuesday, January 16
11am-1pm
Betty P Cook Nassau Center
76346 William Burgess Boulevard, Yulee
Callahan Barbecue
Tuesday, January 16
2pm-4pm
450077 State Rd 200 #1, Callahan
Nassau Pride Event
Saturday, February 17
6pm-8pm
Yulee High School Gym
85875 Miner Road, Yulee
FSCJ – Nassau Center
Thursday, February 29
9am-11am
Betty P Cook Nassau Center76346 William Burgess Boulevard, Yulee
The Amelia Ritz Carlton
Saturday, March 2
9am-1pm
Cumberland Room Vendor Area
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island
Hagan Ace Hardware of Callahan, Inc
Wednesday, March 6
10am-12pm
450037 State Road 200, Callahan
The Blue Fire Theater
Friday, March 8
5:30 pm
Yulee Lions Club
851023 Highway 17, Yulee
Hagan Ace – Hilliard
Monday, March 11
10am-12pm
51525 US-1, Hilliard
FSCJ – Nassau Center Campus
Tuesday, March 12
12pm-2pm
Betty P Cook Nassau Center
76346 William Burgess Boulevard, Yulee
Welcome Center – Train Depot
Thursday, March 14
12:00pm-2:00pm
Amelia Island Welcome Center
102 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach
Hilliard Town Clean Up
Saturday, March 23
8:30am-12pm
Hilliard Town Hall
15859 West County Road 108, Hilliard
Mocama Market
Sunday, April 14
10am-2pm
629 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach
Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 20
9am-1pm
YMCA at Wildlight
Tributary Regional Park
75433 Edwards Road, Yulee
Railroad Days Festival & Classic Car Show
Saturday, April 20
9am-4pm
Callahan Train Depot
45383 Dixie Avenue, Callahan
Wild Storytime
Thursday, May 16
4pm-6pm
The Book Loft
214 Centre St, Fernandina Beach
Nassau County Employee Wellness Expo
Friday, May 17
8am-12pm
Yulee Sports Complex, 86142 Goodbread Rd, Yulee
Cocktails for the Garden
Friday, May 18
6pm-9pm
Main Beach Park
32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach
Mocama Market
Sunday, May 19
10am-1:30pm
629 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach
Community Meetings/Surveys
Around 1,600 people shared their vision and thoughts on the draft building blocks by participating in the community surveys.
- SPRING 2024 -
Community Visioning Survey
Over 1,000 people shared their vision for Nassau County's future, and the Vision Team appreciates everyone’s valuable feedback and time!
Youth & Young Adult Visioning Survey
Around 100 people ages 14 to 29 shared their vision for the future of Nassau County!
Statistically Valid Survey
Over 400 people were selected to share their thoughts in a statistically valid survey. This means that a smaller group that mirrors the diversity of Nassau’s population (e.g., age, gender, location) were surveyed to ensure that different perspectives and voices were heard.
- SUMMER 2024 -
Visitors Survey
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Visitors Survey! Over 40 first-time visitors and frequent guests shared their thoughts on their experiences in Nassau County.
Community Building Blocks Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the draft Community Building Blocks Survey-over 420 participated! Building Blocks are the community's vision for the future. The draft building blocks were identified through community engagement and reviewing the County's plans, studies, and existing conditions. Each building block represents an overarching community value, and collectively, these values will guide the recommendations and strategies for the Vision Plan.
- FALL 2024 -
Vision 2050 Community Meeting
Thanks for joining the Vision Team on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at James S. Page Governmental Complex. Your input will help shape the final growth scenario, guiding future development and key recommendations for the plan. Couldn’t make it? No worries! Stay tuned for the Growth Scenario Survey, which will be available soon!
Nassau Growth Scenario Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on thethree growth scenarios! Feedback from this survey will shape the preferred growth scenario for the Vision 2050 Plan, and the selected scenario plan will shape the vision for the Comprehensive Plan update.
Let’s envision.
Send us a note about your vision for the future, thoughts on what’s so special about the county, and/or what you’d like to see improved!