Jackson Residents Invited to Share Ideas for Citywide Improvements Through JXN Rising

JXN Rising, a new collaborative leadership initiative focused on moving ideas into action for Jackson, is asking residents to help shape the city’s future by sharing feedback through a public survey now available on its website.

For the past several weeks, JXN Rising has convened workshops with stakeholders from across the public, private and philanthropic sectors. Led by Mayor John Horhn, these sessions bring together city departments, neighborhood representatives, business leaders and nonprofit organizations to identify shared priorities and develop actionable strategies for addressing Jackson’s most pressing needs.

The Jackson Association of Neighborhoods notes that these early conversations are just the start of a much larger effort. Broader public input is essential, and all residents are encouraged to submit ideas that could lead to meaningful, investable improvements.

JXN Rising aims to spur population growth and economic opportunity in Jackson. The initiative focuses on practical solutions — from addressing blight and infrastructure challenges to improving safety, public spaces and economic opportunity — that can build momentum for long-term investment in the capital city.

Through recent workshops, participants identified 14 priority areas that will guide the next phase of work:

•  Grow the population

• Eliminate blight

• Strengthen public places

• Celebrate arts and culture

• Increase public safety

• Grow the economy

• Support neighborhoods

• Energize the interfaith community

• Fix infrastructure

• Invest in education

• Increase housing supply

• Invest in technology

• Revitalize downtown

• Tell Jackson’s story

Residents are invited to contribute actionable, investable ideas by completing the survey found at jxnrising.com (scroll midway down the page). Community input will help shape recommendations and partnerships as the initiative moves forward.