10-Mile Miami Linear Park Officially Named The Underline Posted on September 16, 2014December 12, 2022 by Michael Light The Underline 10-Mile Linear Park The highly-anticipated 10-mile linear park that was temporarily named the GreenLink Project has been officially named The Underline! The linear park that will stretch from Brickell to Dadeland is currently being branded as The Underline, According to CBS Miami, “The Underline’s new name, logo and website are all ‘Wow’ reflecting the iconic nature of the vision and scale of the project,” said Meg Daly, Founder of Friends of The Underline. The Underline will positively transform approximately 10 miles of underutilized land under the Miami Metrorail into a beautiful, linear, urban park and trail that is fully integrated into the Miami-Dade transit system. The Underline will be a great addition to Miami and will be proof that Miami has a lot of great, breakthrough ideas and innovation. Many people are hopeful and positive that The Underline will have a remarkable impact on further building Miami’s urban core into a walkable, transit-friendly city. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach me directly at my office at 305-350-9842, on my cell phone at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Miami…A Sophisticated, Chic Metropolis Posted on August 13, 2014August 12, 2014 by Michael Light Miami Skyline Miami is one of the most beautiful, diverse, vibrant cities in the world with the most gorgeous beaches and unparalleled tropical weather. As Miami’s multicultural population continues to grow and the tourism continues to break records, Miami is transforming from a purely beach destination into an increasingly sophisticated, chic metropolis. The combination of natural geographic beauty and the increasing economic strength and geographic convenience is the foundation of Miami’s realization in its place on the world stage. Miami is the perfect location for international business and has the potential to be arguably the best city in the world with all of the positive changes and transformation in the near future. With the financial district of Brickell to the city’s vibrant blend of languages and cultures giving rise to a world-class arts scene, and a well-deserved, first-class reputation for fine dining and exhilarating cuisine to the luxury living and sophisticated lifestyle, the “Magic City” is soon to be the most desirable place in the world. Some of the major factors into the confident transformation of Miami into a viable and prosperous metropolis are briefly explained below, although this is far from an inclusive list. Brickell City Centre BRICKELL CITY CENTRE Brickell City Centre, currently under construction, will be the hottest, multi-dimensional landmark in South Florida. Strategically and conveniently located in the center of the Brickell financial district on South Miami Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street, Brickell City Centre will not only be an upscale place to shop, but it will be a place to live and work in ultimate luxury, a vibrant destination to visit and a comforting place to relax and be therapeutically rejuvenated. Brickell City Centre will feature the one-of-a-kind, highly-sophisticated Climate Ribbon ™, a never-before-seen environmental management system spanning 150,000 square feet. Brickell City Centre Site Map Brickell City Centre Overview Reach & Rise – 2 luxurious residential condo towers consisting of 780 condos EAST, Miami Hotel featuring 263 hotel rooms and 89 full-serviced apartments 565,000 square foot posh Shopping Center 130,000 square foot Wellness Center 130,000 square feet of Class-A Office Space CLIMATE RIBBON™ – a $20 million glass and steel elevated trellis that is a one-of-a-kind architectural feature with extensive environmental benefits. The Climate Ribbon is a highly sophisticated environmental management system spanning 150,000 square feet. Convenient, on-site access to 2,600 parking spaces on 2 levels of underground and aboveground parking Miami Worldcenter MIAMI WORLDCENTER Miami Worldcenter is the newest inspired urban mixed-use development in Downtown Miami, which is certain to revamp Downtown Miami with its 765,000 square feet of first-class retail space, modern, ultra-luxury condo residences and the region’s largest convention hotel, Marriott Marquis World Convention Center Hotel, which will offer 1,800 modern hotel rooms and over 600,000 square feet of convention and business space with ample parking. Miami Worldcenter will span approximately 30 acres in Downtown Miami and will be a 10-block site located directly north of the Central Business District, extending between 2nd and Miami Avenues to 6th and 11th Streets. Miami View RESIDENTIAL CONDO TOWER BOOM Most people are shocked by the amount of residential condo towers being built in Miami-Dade County, with a high concentration in the Downtown Miami and Brickell area. To date, approximately 173 new condo towers consisting of approximately 27,656 condo units are projected to be built in Miami-Dade County, with over 61 condo towers just in the Downtown Miami area. But, face it, with all of the influx of people wanting to invest or have 2nd, 3rd or 4th homes in Miami, the demand for these Miami condos is there. Wynwood Walls MIAMI ARTS DISTRICT The growth and beatification of the Miami Arts District is unreal. From the conveniently located shops and restaurants at Midtown Miami to the fabulous, ultra-chic Wynwood restaurants, art galleries and open-air street art, the Miami Arts District is being modernized daily. Museum Park MUSEUM PARK Museum Park, was opened to the public on June 14, 2014 in the heart of Downtown Miami beside the American Airlines Arena and consists of 19 acres of beautifully landscaped green space, the Perez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, a public plaza, a stunning baywalk and a sandy “beach” near the water’s edge. Surrounded by towering, shaded oak trees, Museum Park is a beautiful place to relax or take a walk with expansive, breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay. Port of Miami Tunnel Port of Miami Tunnel Port of Miami Tunnel opened on August 4, 2014 and is a complete blessing to Miami. The Port of Miami Tunnel provides cargo trucks direct access between the major highways, I-395 and I-95, and the seaport, discontinuing the use of the Downtown Miami streets, providing safer streets in Downtown Miami and the surrounding areas along with less street congestion. The Port of Miami Tunnel is certain to improve the traffic flow in Downtown Miami and all surrounding areas. GreenLink Project GreenLink Project – 10-mile Linear Park GREENLINK PROJECT GreenLink Project, later to be renamed, will completely transform the land beneath the Metrorail from the Brickell Metrorail Station all the way to Dadeland South Station into a continuous, 10-mile pathway used for walking, biking and exercise and a linear park. This 10-mile linear park would be the largest ever linear park! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach me directly at my office at 305-350-9842, on my cell phone at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
GreenLink Project…10-Mile Linear Park in Miami? Posted on August 9, 2014 by Michael Light 10-Mile Linear Park Rendering A non-profit organization in South Florida referred to as the Friends of GreenLink is collaborating with Miami-Dade County Parks and Transit Departments to set in motion a proposal, the GreenLink Project, to completely transform the land beneath the Metrorail into a continuous, 10-mile path used for walking, biking and exercise and a linear park, from the Brickell Metrorail Station all the way to the Dadeland South Station—creating the biggest linear park ever. Miami GreenLink Project Map This group visualizes that the GreenLink Project will effortlessly continue through each of the 8 transit stations within the 10-mile stretch of land making certain that everyone has constant access to the beautiful park. “The vision is to connect eight transit stations to one linear park,” said Meg Daly, GreenLink Park’s founder to CBS Miami. The group cited 2 similar projects, The High Line in New York City and Chicago’s 606, that positively affected their communities. The High Line, which cost about $180 million to build, generated an estimated $3 Billion in real estate investments in the New York City area and completely transformed the Chelsea and Meatpacking neighborhoods, while Chicago’s 606 will connect 4 different neighborhoods and approximately 80,000 residents with a 3-mile linear park. These 2 projects have helped pave the way for Miami’s upcoming project. The proposed 10-mile linear park, here in Miami, would completely change Miami and affect approximately 400,000 people directly along the proposed GreenLink Project and would increase property values. With respect to funding of the project, the money is coming in. GreenLink is seeking funding from the private and public sectors. So far, the project has approximately $2 Million in commitments, with the Knight Foundation being on board. According to Daly, the GreenLink Project could possibly break ground at the end of 2014 and be done in 5-10 years, leaning more toward the 10-year mark. Miami GreenLink Project Rendering According to GreenLink, the goals of this 10-mile linear park would be to: Boost the usage of the Metrorail Promote exercise Be more green with more public green areas Make an economic impact with current estimates at approximately $800 Million per year Provide a beautified US-1 Safely connect communities The GreenLink Project seems like it would be a win-win for the city of Miami! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach me directly at my office at 305-350-9842, on my cell phone at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.