A SIGNATURE BRIDGE AND DYNAMITE URBAN DESIGN AT GROUND LEVEL -- BORN OF UNPRECEDENTED COMMUNITY INPUT

THE WINNING 395 BRIDGE AND URBAN DESIGN WINNING TEAM PROMISES GREATEST HOPE OF RESTITCHING HISTORIC OVERTOWN'S FABRIC IN DECADES

Honored to have played even the smallest part on a big team that based its design -- of bridge and 50+ acres of urban space below -- on the community.

Countless meetings with the real leaders and impacted people in Overtown, Omni and beyond.

A trio of architect-designers reflective of the community and rooted in Overtown for decades.

Urban Designers I worked with day and night, losing sleep worry about addressing the every want and need of the community while progressively sewing the fabric of Overtown back together. 

This design triples the amount of space for urban activity by far exceeding FDOT's minimum standard. 

It nearly doubles the amount of sunlight and fresh air that will shine on a reconnected Overtown, compared to the runner-up team. 

I have been involved in public affairs journalism-public service-and working with consultants that serve as an extension of public sector staff for nearly 40 years. 

Never have I covered as a reporter, worked on as an elected official's staffer or contributed to as a consultant....a project built so much on community input. 

Unprecedented public involvement on a grass roots, almost door-to-door level.

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