{"id":184827,"date":"2026-03-09T22:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/184827\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T22:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:39:06","slug":"new-jax-city-minecraft-build-challenge-returns-inviting-students-to-reimagine-public-spaces-action-news-jax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/184827\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jax City Minecraft Build Challenge returns, inviting students to reimagine public spaces \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 The New Jax City Minecraft Build Challenge has returned to Duval County, tasking local students with reimagining Jacksonville\u2019s public spaces through digital design. Participants will use the Minecraft video game platform to envision future developments for the city\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n

The competition is open to all students at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels within Duval County. The initiative serves as a platform for young residents to propose creative solutions for the city\u2019s urban environment.<\/p>\n

The challenge begins as a virtual competition where participants design digital environments within the Minecraft platform. <\/p>\n

The initiative culminates in a live, high-energy final event known as The Mayor\u2019s Cup. This stage of the competition is modeled after professional Esports tournaments.<\/p>\n

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