How Miami’s The Underline built an economy of connection
By Eulois Cleckley
Miami has always been a city that moves fast and dreams big. From its art deco past to its tech-forward present, this community thrives on reimagining what’s possible. That same energy fuels The Underline, a 10-mile, multimodal, urban park beneath Miami’s Metrorail that serves as a corridor of connection, commerce, and culture.
The Underline is a people-driven project that began with a simple question from founder Meg Daly: What if the land beneath the Metrorail could be repurposed to bring the community together? That question became a catalyst. Today, the project is transforming 120 acres from Brickell to Dadeland into a series of parks, trails, plazas, and gathering spaces. With full completion approaching next year, The Underline has already proven that public spaces can go beyond beautifying a city, strengthening its economy and its people.