Elements of Urbanism: Miami Beach

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March 10, 2008, 04:00:00 AM
Elements of Urbanism: Miami Beach



What lesson can urban Jacksonville take from a photo tour of Florida's most cosmopolitan city?

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jmccharen

#1
March 10, 2008, 09:17:01 AM
In Coral Gables, and many other places in South Florida, there are hundreds of mango and avocado trees in some neighborhoods. It's like a fantasy land.

second_pancake

#2
March 10, 2008, 09:32:55 AM
Yeah, more bicycles!!! ;D  I was actually in that bike shop about 2 years ago while in Miami on a business trip. The cycle shops there are freaking amazing...20 ft high ceilings lined with every bike imaginable ~drools~.  Oh, yeah, the city isn't bad either ;)
"What objectivity and the study of philosophy requires is not an 'open mind,' but an active mind - a mind able and eagerly willing to examine ideas, but to examine them criticially."

thelakelander

#3
March 10, 2008, 09:45:51 AM
Cycling is a pretty good way to get around the city.   It really helps when cyclist don't have to attempt to cross eight lane highways.  Here's an aerial of Miami Beach.

"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

reednavy

#4
March 10, 2008, 01:47:24 PM
I love this city, so cosmopolitan. It is definetly a favorite place for me, I love all the colors, people, clubs, and food.
Jacksonville: We're not vertically challenged, just horizontally gifted!

jeh1980

#5
March 10, 2008, 03:26:23 PM
I think we have a little bit of that on Jax. Beach. We just need more. Doesn't matter the height of the buildings...we can just use more 8).

JeffreyS

#6
March 10, 2008, 07:01:02 PM
I have never spent enough time in Miami Beach or Greater Miami for that matter. As a Florida resident from age six I really dropped the ball here.  My Sister spent a year in Miami visited her once.  Dated a girl who worked often in Miami I never tagged along. A couple of trips to south beach but no real time spent exploring.  I think I am inspired for one of this years vacations.
Lenny Smash

DemocraticNole

#7
March 13, 2008, 12:20:11 AM
I always stay in Miami Beach when I go down to Miami because I love the cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is also nice to be able to walk around and not have to drive everywhere.

RiversideGator

#8
March 13, 2008, 04:44:20 PM
Miami Beach is a great place to visit and explore.  I was down there for a 3 day weekend a couple of years ago and had a great time.  It is very walkable and has great connectivity.  Of course, having hundreds of thousands of tourists helps the place too.

BTW, this is one of my favorite buildings in the entire state:

JeffreyS

#9
March 13, 2008, 09:23:19 PM
Is there a forum page about Miami anyone can likes?
Lenny Smash

thelakelander

#10
March 13, 2008, 10:55:48 PM
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

JeffreyS

#11
March 14, 2008, 06:35:13 PM
Thanks and its no Metro Jacksonville. Great parent forum.
Lenny Smash

Keith-N-Jax

#12
July 22, 2008, 03:05:16 AM
I really enjoy these learning from lessons, its too bad our city leaders dont. I will be in South Beach this weekend a much needed mini vacation. Jax does have one thing going for it, we are close to many other popular destinations,,eg Miami,Tampa,Orlanda, and ATL. We also have a cruise terminal now also :)
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