Comments on: Pondering Parcel B

By: Carlos Colon

Carlos Colon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:32:23 +0000

I agree with the Plaza/Park idea. Some green would be amazing in an up and coming city. It will be a great place for everyone to come and relax from all the urban chaos, as well as a good place for kids and families.
It’s also a great place to showcase art and culture (one good example of art incorporation is Chicago). It will go perfect with the upcoming museums.

By: a

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:10:16 +0000

A soccer (FUTBOL) field!

It would get 500% more use than any other option listed above.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:53:04 +0000

Options 1, 2, 3, 6 and ‘a place for art,’ heck- even a ‘plaza’ are all on the other side of 5th street at Bayside and Bayfront Park. People don’t frequent those areas now so why would ANOTHER option be any different. Incidentally, isn’t the Freedom Tower a museum? Stick the ‘Bay of Pigs’ stuff there.

With all the new buildings on Biscayne, across from the proposed area, YES it would be nice to have something people can enjoy- especially something that KIDS can enjoy. It would be cool to see some options for families as the area is oretty barren. Short of the pay-to-ride Carousel/bouncehouse/train at Bayside, there is nothing for kids in downtown Miami.

I like the farmer’s/seafood market option though. I remember as a kid going to the marina on Key Biscayne to see what the charter boats’ catches. + I can add that people have asked at miamibeach411.com site about where they can go to get daily fresh catches.
Oh, and if the Baywalk Path allows bikes, I’ll be there every weekend. Well, me + my 4 year old.

By: John

John — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:04:45 +0000

I like the idea of the farmers/seafood market, it would be unique to have a more tropical alternative to the aforementioned seafood markets in cities further north. A market would draw tourists, locals and seasonal residents of all walks of life, and emphasize the water (the one thing that makes Parcel B so special).
Although I appreciate your thinking outside the box, but a plaza would fit awkwardly, and from what I’ve seen in Europe, plazas are in a geographical center (surrounded by development) not pushed up against undeveloped natural features like the bay and a bulky building with little street level life like the AAA). What about some grass and shade trees? Maybe some benches and chess tables? domino tables? picnic tables?

By: Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:13:41 +0000

In that parcel i think there should be something with nice lights to it looks nice from south beach and the 395. but the AAA is on the back, so it is really hard. Leaving space for people to relax and enjoy a nice view of the water is the best idea, maybe with a monument or a fountain or something like that. there should be benches to relax and view the water.

But what i really like the most is the blue line corridor, any idea for when will that be done? it would be amazing to have that place to go with a bicicle or running. I hope that will be soon…..