Wynwood/Edgewater is a
diverse mix of high-rise
condos, industrial chic
lofts, high, middle and
low income families and
old fashioned community
festivals. The
neighborhood, including
its thriving Puerto
Rican and Latin American
communities, offers a
cultural and commercial
cross section of
contemporary life in
Miami today. The Wynwood/Edgewater
area has approximately
15,149 residents.
Edgewater's proximity to
Miami's downtown
business district and
its attractive,
high-rise residences
with beautiful views of
the bay make it
especially appealing for
many of those who work
in the heart of the
city. Margaret Pace Park
contributes to this
community’s “Edgewater
Chic” urban style
living. Since the grand
opening of Margaret Pace
Park on January 16,
2003, the park has been
the site of several
major events including
the Haitian Compas
Festival and the GenArt
Styles Fashion Show.
The Wynwood Arts
District, “at the
intersection of
contemporary culture and
urban revitalization...”
is currently
experiencing a
renaissance due to
recent and rapid
cultural development.
Galleries, studios,
workshops, rehearsal,
performance and
recording spaces have
emerged from the
remnants of a past
industrial zone. As the
perfect buffer between
Miami’s Design District
to the North and
Downtown’s Performing
Arts Center to the
south, Wynwood has
become the link by
housing the incubator
which allows local
artists along with the
production industry to
flourish and develop.
Thousands of local and
international guests
visit the Wynwood Art
District during the
world renowned Art Basel
festivities.
The Old San Juan section
of Wynwood, commonly
known as el "Barrio",
gives this section of
Miami a Caribbean flair,
serving as the city's
center of Puerto Rican
culture and social
activity. Roberto
Clemente Park, named for
one of Puerto Rico's
greatest baseball stars,
is a popular spot in the
heart of this
neighborhood and also
the home of the first
Water Playground in the
City of Miami.
Wynwood/Edgewater NET is
actively working with
Community Based
Organizations that are
restoring leadership and
pride to this historical
neighborhood. The Rafael
Hernandez Corporation is
helping Wynwood
neighbors become
homeowners. The Wynwood
Community
Action Agency, a
Miami-Dade County
agency, meets monthly
with local residents and
business owners to
assist with local
issues. The Corpus
Christi Catholic Church,
has been an important
liaison between the
Archdiocese and Wynwood
residents. Finally,
Aspira, an alternate
school, is providing
training and leadership
for young people in this
area.
The Wynwood/Edgewater
NET team has contributed
to increasing the
quality of life of its
residents by actively
educating residents on
code compliance. The NET
team's successful
enterprise at involving
citizens in "community
policing" and clean-up
projects is bringing
added security and
improved appearance. The
local NET office will
continue fostering the
economic and social
growth of the Wynwood
and Edgewater
communities.
Other places of interest
in the Wynwood/Edgewater
area include the
Bakehouse Art Complex,
the Fashion and Garment
District, the Bacardi
Company, and Midtown Miami.
Finally, the latest addition to the revitalized
Wynwood, is the home of the new Midtown Miami. The Shops
at Midtown is a new development of contemporary stores
like Target, West Elm and Loehmann's, which will become
the cornerstone of economic development for the Wynwood
community and its surrounding neighborhood. Midtown is
located between NW 36th Street and NW 29th Street
between N Miami Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue. |