“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics.
Miami’s current public infrastructure and civic amenity projects don’t just serve residents, they also signal long-term confidence in the market while knitting together public space, mobility and destination potential. They may not be terribly sexy (and the resulting construction can cause temporary headaches), but these projects are aimed at improving the quality of life and could help reshape Miami’s dynamic identity. We explore the current status of high-profile projects in this edition of “South Florida by the numbers.”
$60.3 million
Federal grant funding that will allow final design and construction to move forward on the 33-acre park and greenway to be developed under downtown Miami’s new I-395 Signature Bridge. Known until recently as The Underdeck, the project was officially renamed the Reverend Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail and will reconnect Overtown with the city’s urban core.
[Miami Today]
120
Acreage of the Underline, the county-owned land that runs underneath ten miles of Metrorail tracks from the Miami River to the Dadeland South Station. It’s being transformed into a first-class linear and multi-modal corridor, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2026. Once finalized, the Underline will become a significant social and civic spine for Miami that will foster community, enhance value, and encourage recreation and healthy living.
[SoMi Magazine]
6.2
Once completed, the number of miles the multi-use Ludlam Trail in southwest Miami-Dade will run, providing safe pathways for walking, running and cycling; space for non-motorized modes of transportation; and connectivity between schools, parks, transit stops, residences, businesses and retail. While the trail itself remains closed amid delays, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a bridge that will connect its two sides was recently held. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
[NBC Miami]
52
Age of the Brickell Key Bridge, which is Miami’s only access point to the island. A $10 million repair project began earlier this month and will include bridge deck repairs, sidewalk widening, restoration of damaged concrete and sealing of cracks and seawall repair. It’s expected to be completed by early 2026. These repairs, plus demolition and construction of the Mandarin Oriental condo and hotel project, are likely to affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Brickell Key for some time.
[Miami New Times]
$50 Million
Restoration costs for Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower, which turned 100 this month and is expected to reopen in September. The national historic landmark served as a refugee center for hundreds of thousands of Cuban exiles in the 1960s and ‘70s, and has been closed since 2023 for structural repairs, exterior restoration, interior renovations and the development of new exhibits that will highlight the tower’s history and present the stories of Miami’s diverse immigrant communities.
[Axios]
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