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Landmark sites and
attractions within the
Little Havana area
include the 2506
Brigade Memorial, in
honor of the Cuban
patriots who fought in
the Bay of Pigs
Invasion, Mŕximo Gomez
Park, better known as
Domino Park where older,
middle aged and young
people meet over a
traditional game of
dominoes. In addition,
past 12th Avenue, the
Miami River crawls on
its way to Biscayne Bay.
On its shores
river-related industries
are found and yachts,
sailboats, cruisers and
houseboats pack more
than a score of public
and private docks.
The population is over
50,000 and has the
highest residential
density in the city.
This residential area is
comprised of a
combination of
single-family, duplex
and medium density
multi-family structures
but the majority of all
of the housing units are
apartments.
The
celebration of Viernes
Culturales every last
Friday of the month
(since May 2000) has
revitalized the area of
SW 8 Street between 14th and
17th Avenues resulting in
the opening of art
galleries and other
businesses. The opening
of the Tower Theatre and
the new “Latin Quarter
Plaza” on SW 8th St and
15th Ave next to Domino
Park, and the
new Latin Quarter
Specialty Center make
this intersection the
“heart” of Little
Havana.
Little Havana is
known regionally, nationally and internationally because
of the different cultural and social activities such as
the “Calle Ocho Carnaval”, parades and folklore that
attract millions of people every year.
The Miami River corridor
will soon see major
changes and these
exciting improvements
will make river
communities an
outstanding location to
live, work, and play.
The Miami Office of the
Trust for Public Land
has developed plans,
raised funds and
educated the public in
economic and social
merits of developing
publicly accessible
river walk or greenway
trail along the river.
This exciting project
will bring retail and
entertainment venues to
the river bank in the
downtown area and be a”
destination landscape”
for both tourist and
citizens. Greenway
trails will link river
neighborhoods to the
waterfront and to parks,
which will improve the
quality of life of
residents.
Over 150,000 visitors
come to visit
Little Havana via bus
tours and some by
automobile, in addition
to millions that come
during special events.
If more tourist related
facilities are
developed, the number of
tourists coming to the
area can dramatically
increase. A section of
Little Havana (east
of 8 Ave. and North of
SW 6 St.) has been
designated as part of
the Empowerment Zone
which will bring
numerous benefits to the
area. |
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