The Underline Perspective: Safer at Home Order? Exercise Safely Outdoors for Physical and Mental Health
April 6, 2020
Many of us are trying to go about our daily lives but nothing is normal. Store shelves are bare, schools and businesses have been shut down, handshakes and hugs are weapons. And now, we are transitioning from social distancing to shelter-in-place/stay-at-home orders across the country. It’s stressful.
Citylab: In a Global Health Emergency, the Bicycle Shines
April 1, 2020
As the coronavirus crisis forces changes in transportation, some cities are building bike lanes and protecting cycling shops. Here’s why that makes sense. Speaking in Parliament in London earlier this year, Chris Boardman, the former Olympian cyclist and the walking and cycling commissioner of Manchester, said: “Pick a crisis, and you’ll probably find cycling is a solution.”
United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine: 20 Reasons to Travel in 2020
January 6, 2020
The January 2020 issue of Hemispheres Magazines gives its top 20 reasons to travel in 2020 and includes the opening of The Underline's first phase one this summer.
Friends of The Underline Adds Six New Members to Its Board of Directors
December 30, 2019
Miami, Fla., Dec. 27, 2019 – Friends of The Underline (FUL), a 501C3 non-profit organization advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami's Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and public art destination, today announced that it has added six new board members.
Health Foundation of South Florida Awards $150,000 grant to The Underline
December 27, 2019
Miami, FL December, 2019 - Friends of The Underline (FUL), a 501C3 non-profit organization advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami's Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression, today announced that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Health Foundation of South Florida.
Art Newspaper: First section of Miami’s $100m Underline public art park to open in summer 2020
December 8, 2019
The first section of Miami’s own version of New York’s High Line, called The Underline, is due to open next summer. Construction on the first half-mile of the ten-mile $100m urban park and public art space is currently under way.
SoMi Magazine: The Underline Partners with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
December 8, 2019
In the next decade, The Underline will transform downtown and the US1 corridor in Miami, Coral Gables and South Miami from an industrial-looking expanse to an inviting, natural, and people-friendly space.
Today 7-8:30 Gridlock to Giving Flash Mob Dance Corner of US1 and Bird Road
November 21, 2019
This Give Miami Day, Friends of The Underline and Pinnacle’s Art in Public Places Program are teaming up to give Miami commuters a brighter morning commute: the pair have commissioned local contemporary dancer and choreographer Pioneer Winter to coordinate a surprise roadside performance
The Underline is awarded a $22.3 Million Federal BUILD Transportation Grant
November 7, 2019
The project that's transforming space underneath the Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and living art space is awarded millions in grant money.
Knight Foundation invests $925K in visionary technology plan for Miami’s Underline, bringing its total support for the world-class public space to $2 million since 2015
September 12, 2019
The Underline to pioneer the future of tech in large-scale public spaces with new funding, hire Chief Information Officer and strengthen infrastructure.
Friends of The Underline is Hiring!
August 28, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Friends of The Underline is growing and is seeking dynamic leaders to take on vital roles in our non-profit organization to support our mission and vision.
SoMi Magazine: Meet The Underline Collective
August 12, 2019
Miami, I’d like to introduce you to The Underline Collective, a group of young professionals dedicated to the successful delivery and activation of The Underline. This landmark public project will transform 120 acres of underutilized land below Miami’s Metrorail into a world-class, 10-mile linear park and urban trail.
Photo credit (top): Robin Hill ©2020
