With its exponential growth, Miami has proven to be
one of the best cities to invest and live in. Not only has there been an
amazing amount of new constructions, but projects have been carried out by its
own citizens to enhance life in this city.
Zyscovich Architects want to bring fun, funky bus
stations to key locations around Miami. Their initial concept was a bus shelter
shaped like a Big M, where the bus riders would feel comfort and convenience.
These bus shelters would be stylish as well, making them adapt to the essence
of each neighborhood. However, this creative idea is not standing alone; it
came along a series of other winners in the Public Space Challenge.
Public
Space Challenge
The purpose of this challenge is to uncover the best
ideas for creating, improving or activating parks, plazas and local gathering
places in Miami. The Miami Foundation came up with this yearly contest, where
the number of submissions has increased in the last two years, showing its
success and the interest of the citizens in improving their communities.
Everyone
in the greater Miami area can participate. As a matter of fact, they accept
submissions from individuals, groups, nonprofit organizations and for-profit
companies, which is the case of Zyscovich Architects. This architectural firm
is one of this year’s 18 winners that have shown a variety of themes. From the
rejuvenation of a small, vacant plot of land (located at Jackson Memorial
Hospital’s) to street poetry, you will find projects that drive long-term
improvements to our city’s landscape.
Ideas for your space
Parks and public spaces are important for our
residents’ physical well-being and allow connections to each other, because
they represent recreational places for different activities and encounters.
Their development provides the chance to diversify lifestyles, cultures and
progress. That outdoor space that you use on a daily basis is yours and it can
be transformed with your ideas. Improvement is what we should be aiming for and
by starting these projects, Miami is not turning back. This highlights the
great potential that can be exploited and the risk that comes by not investing
in this growing city. Let’s hope to see those comfy Ms
really soon.
