South Beach Neighborfest

South Beach is one of the most unique places in America - offering some of the densest, most walkable neighborhoods and having a 30% non-motorist transportation uses. Yet most of the focus goes to the tourist sector with large, pricey events. Only 10% of the population turns out to vote for local elections. Though highly diverse, few neighbors kow each other. Neighborfest will be a resident oriented block party, helping the community of residents in South Beach come together. 

This event will occur in Washington Plaza, a great shared space at the intersection of Washington Ave, 3rd and Euclid Streets. While built as a plaza, it has not ever been detailed or activated as such. Through this event we will work to properly define this civic space and fill it with community members. 

• Work with the design professionals to create plan for plaza
• work with city of Miami Beach to approve - and hopefully assist with - plaza improvements
• file for temporary street closure permit and event permit
• recruit local food vendors
• recruit musicians
• recruit local entertainment and education activities
• Aquire planters, benches, plants, and any other necessary elements
• Hold a community build day
• rent/build temporary components of festival
• Throw neighborfest and have a good time!

Washington Plaza is an underutilized civic resource and park in an area where cars rule. We want to activate it as a community asset and leverage it to build a stronger community in South Beach.