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Rethinking The Future Awards: The Underline’s Brickell Backyard | James Corner Field Operations

Jun 7, 2023
by The Underline
Introduction
Transportation and Public Works Brickell Backyard transforms the space underneath Miami’s elevated Metrorail into a lush linear park in one of Miami’s densest areas, providing a green space for the nearly 400,000 residents that live within a 10-minute walk of the park. As The Underline’s first built section, Brickell Backyard sets the tone for future phases of the 10-mile-long corridor with native gardens, improved pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and various active, passive, and cultural programs. Rethinking The Future Awards 2023Second Award | Urban Design (Built) Project Name: The Underline’s Brickell Backyard Click here to read more.

Transportation and Public Works

Brickell Backyard transforms the space underneath Miami’s elevated Metrorail into a lush linear park in one of Miami’s densest areas, providing a green space for the nearly 400,000 residents that live within a 10-minute walk of the park. As The Underline’s first built section, Brickell Backyard sets the tone for future phases of the 10-mile-long corridor with native gardens, improved pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and various active, passive, and cultural programs.

Rethinking The Future Awards 2023
Second Award | Urban Design (Built)

Project Name: The Underline’s Brickell Backyard

Click here to read more.

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June 7, 2023

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