Miamiâs New Underline Park Carves a Leafy Pathway Through the Heart of the City
A barren space beneath Miamiâs Metrorail tracks has been transformed into a lush landscape for relaxation and recreation.
After years of anticipation and fundraising, the first phase of the Underline in Miami officially opens today. Dubbed Brickell Backyard, the $16.5-million, half-mile project is the first section in what will eventually be a 10-mile-long linear park with 120 acres of open space.
Located in one of the densest areas of Miami-Dade County, Brickell Backyard faced complicated construction conditions, says Irene Hegedus, Underline project manager at the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works. In addition to accommodating all transit lines with traffic improvements, the seven-block section required the installation of electrical lines and soil remediationâtwo of the biggest cost contributorsâas part of its transformation into a safe, open publ