Work is underway on revamping the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, a $20M project green-lighted by the city last summer. Among other things, the new design by Cooper, Robertson & Partners of New York will widen sidewalks, plant trees, create garden areas and add outdoor dining along newly landscaped curbs. The plan also calls for benches, kiosks, mid-block parks, intimate public spaces, and plazas for events and gatherings. Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason tells us that the project will help the city restore its main street as a world-class destination. Walkable, aesthetically pleasing places perform better economically and have higher shopper patronage. The Miracle Mile already gets a 99 out of 100 Walk Score, or "Walker's Paradise."
Miracle Mile Gets Facelift
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