2014 was an exciting, fast-paced, fantastic year. With the help of many, we gained a lot of momentum and got so much accomplished. Here's a brief recap of what happened with The Underline in 2014 .... and a peek into the what's coming in 2015.The Underline Achievements 2014January - Incorporated as non-profit organizationJanuary-May - University of Miami School of Architecture studio class studied the MPath's potential as a linear park and urban trailFebruary - Named and branded as The GreenLinkApril-May - Endorsements from the Cities of Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, and Village of PinecrestJune-July - APA-sponsored exhibit at MCAD, with opening reception, group bike ride and panel discussionSeptember - Rebrand as The UnderlineFall - UM MBA's study commercial property value increases when The Underline is completedFall - Funding secured for master plan from the Cities of Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami and the Knight Foundation, Miami Foundation, Health Foundation of South Florida and the Mitchell Wolfson FoundationSeptember - November - HistoryMiami, The Underline: Make It Yours exhibitionOctober 2014 - Endorsement from UM President Donna ShalalaNovember 2014 - Master Plan Request for Qualifications issued and Miami-Dade County endorsementDecember - LoveBike contestWhat to look for in 2015!January 12-15 - ThinkBike 2015 at HistoryMiamiFebruary 2 - Master plan design plan design team selectedFebruary 14-21 - Vizcaya Metrorail station lighting exhibitionFebruary 14 - Visit the Valentine's Day chocolate pop up shop at Vizcaya Metrorail stationFebruary 21 - Museum of Science Innovation WeekendMarch 5-May 31 - Coral Gables Museum exhibitionMarch 21 - Bike 305 bike ride and eventsMarch - June - Public engagement meetingsJuly - Master plan publishedNovember - WHEELS event and demonstration projects at Brickell and UM stationsThanks to our Friends of The Underline committee and board members and to our many partners and friends.Be a friend of The Underline and donate now at www.theunderline.org. Friends of The Underline is a tax-deductible 501C3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
