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 2014

January – Incorporated as non-profit organization

January-May – University of Miami School of Architecture studio class studied the MPath’s potential as a linear park and urban trail

February – Named and branded as The GreenLink

April-May – Endorsements from the Cities of Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, and Village of Pinecrest

June-July – APA-sponsored exhibit at MCAD, with opening reception, group bike ride and panel discussion

September – Rebrand as The Underline

Fall – UM MBA’s study commercial property value increases when The Underline is completed

Fall – 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 Foundation

September – November – HistoryMiami, The Underline: Make It Yours exhibition

October 2014 – Endorsement from UM President Donna Shalala

November 2014 – Master Plan Request for Qualifications issued and Miami-Dade County endorsement

December – LoveBike contest

What to look for in 2015!

January 12-15 – ThinkBike 2015 at HistoryMiami

February 2 – Master plan design plan design team selected

February 14-21 –  Vizcaya Metrorail station lighting exhibition

February 14 – Visit the Valentine’s Day chocolate pop up shop at Vizcaya Metrorail station

February 21 – Museum of Science Innovation Weekend

March 5-May 31 – Coral Gables Museum exhibition

March 21 – Bike 305 bike ride and events

March – June – Public engagement meetings

July – Master plan published

November – WHEELS event and demonstration projects at Brickell and UM stations

Thanks 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.