{"id":20122,"date":"2019-12-03T08:54:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T15:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=20122"},"modified":"2020-03-08T08:24:34","modified_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:24:34","slug":"the-underline-partners-with-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/the-underline-partners-with-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"THE UNDERLINE partners with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>\n
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In the next decade, The Underline will transform downtown and the US1 corridor in Miami, Coral Gables and South Miami from an industrial-looking expanse to an inviting, natural, and people-friendly space.  The project was inspired by New York\u2019s High Line\u2014a linear nature park on a decommissioned railroad line that is a focal point for art installations, community gatherings and programming and public art.  When Friends of The Underline was formed in Miami, founder Meg Daly wanted to replicate the success of New York\u2019s High Line, but with a tropical flair.  Naturally, Meg and the design team from James Corner Field Operations looked to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for inspiration and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Underline team met with Fairchild scientists and horticulturists throughout the master planning and Brickell Backyard designs process. The group reviewed the latest beautifully-drawn plans and discussed plant choices. As experts in local plants, the Fairchild team recommended eliminating some species because they might not fare well for one reason or another (\u201cthat one grows too tall,\u201d or \u201cthat one always gets a fungus on its leaves\u201d), while other species were added because they thrive in our unique subtropical climate (\u201cnative stoppers require almost no maintenance and make an excellent screen\u201d).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n