Thread by @knightfdn

➡️ TODAY, @theunderlinemia opens 1st phase of its future 10-mile park ⬅️

Brickell Backyard features a half mile of trails, gardens + more. Discover Underline history + learn how it’ll reshape #Miami's #publicspaces👇#knightcities (THREAD 1/6) kf.org/3aQX0Sf

In 2013, Meg Daly had “a crazy vision” of repurposing unused land under #Miami’s Metrorail. Knight joined her + other local supporters to support @theunderlinemia + its potential to connect Miamians to each other and the city: kf.org/3qXOIh1 #knightcities (2/6)

We invested in @theunderlinemia early bc of its huge potential to connect Miami and are thrilled to see Phase 1 commence thanks to Meg and Friends of the Underline, @MiamiDadeCounty, @CityofMiami, @MiamiFoundation + more: kf.org/2ZT3jyt #knightcities (3/6)

Knight’s over $2M support for @theunderlinemia helped develop the master plan, Brickell Backyard and added public #art + tech infrastructure to portions of the park. Learn more: kf.org/3dFP73Y #knightcities (4/6)

#Miami’s @theunderlinemia will repurpose unused land to boost community attachment + access to #publicspaces. The 10-mile neighborhood park will run under the city’s Metrorail and feature trails, event spaces + public art. More: kf.org/3sl0ZfI #knightcities (5/6)

Phase 2 of @theunderlinemia will bring 2.14 additional miles + Phase 3 will include the remaining 7 miles. Stay up to date here: kf.org/2O49zAz #knightcities (6/6)