Urban Transformation
Miami has transformed the area under a railway into a 10-mile long park
An unused space beneath Miami's Metrorail has been turned into a linear park, urban trail and living art exhibition.
Desirée Kaplan is a freelance writer based in Manhattan. She focuses on sustainability topics such as innovative green architecture, travel, and business.
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