-Dade County Parks & Public Space Masterplan

FitCity Miami 6

Climate and Connectivity The Role of Parks at The Locus of Mobility and Climate Adaptation

Maria I. Nardi, Director

Miami Dade County Park, Recreation and Open Spaces Department Miami Dade County

35 Municipalities Miami Dade Parks Everglades & Mobility Hierarchy Sea Level Rise Partnership Projects

A Connected System

1. Parks 2. Public Spaces 3. Natural Cultural Areas 4. Greenways/ Blueways 5. Complete Streets Principles

6. Design parks in respect to ecological and built context Ecological Transect Map Built Environment Transect (next slide) Ecological Systems Built Environment Great Parks Accessible to Everyone regardless of Age or Ability Goal: access a park within ¼ to ½ mile from where you live Great Public Spaces providing diverse recreation opportunities throughout the public realm Great Natural and Cultural Areas protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural heritage of the region, as well as existing biological diversity, restoration and management actions Great Greenways and Blueways providing wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, recreation and transportation opportunities that serve to connect parks to each other and to communities through open space corridors and waterways Great Streets connecting parks and neighborhoods through tree lined boulevards, parkways, and complete streets that encourage people to walk, bicycle and live healthier lifestyles Strategies

Policy

Environmental Equity

Programs Design Policy

Research Validated Health Impact Goals Approved as Policy PLANNING & LEADERSHIP SOUTH FLORIDA PARK COALITION ProgramsMass - MediaRx 4 Health

The Brand Programs – Let’s Move Campaign Ecological Infrastructure & Design

1 2 3 Parks in Health Disparity Areas

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4 Nature Based Playgrounds Fitness Zones Miami Dade County Greenways & Trails

500+ mile network

Approx. 143 miles of trails built to date

363+ miles of trails planned for future implementation

Wayfinding System Transit Oriented Parks & Development The Miami Loop

Completing the Miami Loop, Underline, Ludlam, Greenway along the East Coast Greenway to include , Biscayne Everglades Greenway The country’s longest under-rail linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression, directly connected to transit.

Miami has Brickell Backyard Oolite Room proposed Ludlam Trail Ludlam Trail Typical Local Street Crossing - SW 16th St. Rickenbacker Park & Causeway Rickenbacker Park & Causeway Partners/Champions/Leaders