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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5, joined Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and representatives from the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW); the Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS), and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Connect Spot, a new public recreational area that will transform an underutilized space beneath the Metromover guideway into a vibrant community hub.<\/p>\n
Located between the College Bayside and First Street Metromover stations, the Connect Spot groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction on another project that reimagines public spaces in Downtown Miami.<\/p>\n
The new recreational area will feature Florida-native greenery, lighting, and pathways designed to encourage walking, social interaction, and connectivity among residents and visitors. The space also will be flexible and multi-purpose \u2014 ideal for hosting community events, workout classes, live music, and more, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents to connect and engage.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy vision with the Connect Spot was to create a vibrant and welcoming space where residents can interact with one another, enjoy nature, and strengthen their sense of community,\u201d Commissioner Higgins said. \u201cWe are reclaiming public spaces that were once overlooked and transforming them into places our residents can be proud of and call their own.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project represents our shared vision for a more connected, more vibrant Miami-Dade, one where every corner has space for neighbors to come together and live in community,\u201d Mayor Levine Cava said. \u201cTransforming withered spaces into welcoming green spaces improves people\u2019s quality of life, gives families a place to gather and residents a place to breathe. I can\u2019t wait to see this space filled with laughter and life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commissioner Higgins has been leading efforts to activate unused spaces beneath the Metromover to make Downtown more livable and pedestrian-friendly. In September of last year, she inaugurated the \u201cDog Spot\u201d under the First Street Metromover Station, providing a safe and convenient park for pet owners. Next, she will break ground on the \u201cPlay Spot,\u201d another recreational space designed for families and children.<\/p>\n
The Connect Spot project reflects Commissioner Higgins\u2019 commitment to enhancing mobility, promoting sustainability, and fostering community engagement in the heart of Miami.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks to the constant collaboration between our county departments \u2014 DTPW and PROS \u2014 as well as the Miami DDA, we\u2019re excited to bring this space to life,\u201d Higgins added. \u201cOne day soon, we\u2019ll see this area filled with people enjoying activities that bring us together as a community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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