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April 23, 2012
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The run down Miami Marine Stadium is on the verge of a rebirth. Since Hurricane Andrew it has served mainly as a blank canvas for graffiti artists and a haven for skaters, which has inspired its original architect to see the space in a new light. Efforts are underway to preserve the historical landmark and add a public garden. Could this be Miami´s answer to New York City´s Highline? Could it be another street art mecca to rival Wynwood? The possibilities are endless, and the views are breathtaking. The stadium had been left for dead, looks like another life is around the corner. 

Read the recent article featured in Atlantic Cities here

http://www.marinestadium.org/

Tags: Miami graffiti Highline Miami Marine Stadium urban living Urban Garden architecture preservation street art

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March 29, 2012
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A library in a phone booth? A garden on a bus? Why not?

Bookshelves in the middle of a city-looks crazy right? Well, it’s this kind of crazy that we need in urban communities. Rethinking the traditional usage of public space is fundamental for our cities to become sustainable and livable. Although one bookshelf in a phone booth can’t change a city, it can definitely get its citizens to question how space is used and open their minds to innovation. 

 

We’ve seen a lot of rooftop gardens, but not ones that take you to work in the morning. Not only is this crazy idea beautifying the city (in this case, New York City, read more here), it is also helping this bus diminish its carbon footprint. Sustainability and flowers-what else can you ask for from your public transportation ? 

Miami is going through a lot of urban changes, neighborhoods are forming, and we often complain about the lack of public transportation and misused public space. These are just a few small things that can get us thinking outside the box. They are in no way solutions, just ideas that hint at the endless possibilities a city can offer when you infuse the urban planning with a little creativity. 

Tags: MIami urban living innovation urban garden book New York sustainability rooftop garden