Phase 2 of Miami’s Underline is almost complete. Since it goes through my neighborhood, I’ve been watching construction for the past year and anticipating its opening. New parks, dual bike and pedestrian lanes, bioswales and new lighting over the 2 mile trail extension will create […]
Biscayne Boulevard: A Problem and An Opportunity
A woman pushing a baby stroller was killed by a truck last week at the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and 22nd St. Like many of the pedestrians in the area, she lived in a nearby condo building and most likely walked every day for errands. […]
Brickell Is Dense, Urban, But Yet Not That Walkable or Bikable
As a new condo owner in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, I spend a lot of time walking and biking the streets between going to karaoke bars and sipping $10 lattes. And just like Wynwood, the infrastructure hasn’t kept up with private investment. The sidewalks are too […]
Reimagining Downtown Miami’s Streets
Not long ago, Downtown Miami was an empty expanse of vacant lots, warehouses and nightclubs. While some of the nightclubs still remain, the area has come a long way in the past 5 years. Mixed use projects like Miami World Center and a privately funded […]
Car Free in Miami
Car Free America has been on hiatus, but now it’s back. I relocated for work this past winter and I’m now car free in Miami. How does it compare to Dallas? Here’s my run down: Awesome things: I find myself using Miami’s metro for useful […]