José Martí Park, 362 SW 4th Street, Miami, Florida, United States
About this story
The City of Miami is beginning Phase I of the José Martí Park Adaptive Design Project. Work includes a new seawall, living-shoreline stabilization, stormwater drainage, high-tide resilience measures, a kayak launch, improved riverwalk and waterfront access, a riverside docking deck, solar lighting, expanded tree canopy, biodiversity-oriented landscaping, a playground, security cameras and new lighting. The project is partly funded through the Miami Forever Bond and grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Status and timeline
Phase I construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026, closing the park’s northern area while the remainder stays open. Anticipated Phase I completion is August 2028. Selected southern-area improvements will follow in Phase II.
Design highlights
Sea-level-rise adaptation; living shoreline; resilient seawall and drainage; continuous river access; solar lighting; increased tree canopy; habitat and biodiversity improvements; phased construction preserving partial public access; WEDG verification.
Important dates
· Phase I construction and northern park closure begins · Details ↗
