Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Biscayne Boulevard New World Design
19882008
| | by Roberto Burle Marx | |
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
1. Biscayne Boulevard New World Design Marker
Biscayne Boulevard New World Design
19882008
by Roberto Burle Marx
Derived from convex shapes and geometric patterns, this uniquely designed sidewalk stretches from SE 2nd Street to NE 13th Street along Biscayne Boulevard. It was commissioned by the New World Foundation and created by world-renowned landscape designer and artist Roberto Burle Marx. The design was approved by the Miami Commission in July of 1988 and progressively constructed over the next two decades under the direction of Haruyoshi Ono.
Roberto Burle Marx
August 4, 1909 June 4, 1994
Roberto Burle Marx was a world-famous Brazilian landscape designer and artist. Born in Sγo Paulo, his designs of parks and gardens were each unique expressions of thought. Inspired by nature, Burle Marxs works created a modern grammar for international landscape design.
Erected by Miami Downtown Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 25° 46.674′ N, 80° 11.271′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is
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Regionally, this marker is in South Florida and on the Gold Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Juan Ponce de Leσn (a few steps from this marker); The Torch of Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitαn Arturo Prat Chacσn (within shouting distance of this marker); A Cuban Salute to the Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Libertador Simσn Bolνvar (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to International Trade Pioneers (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dante B. Fascell (about 800 feet away); Port of Miami (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.
Also see . . . Roberto Burle Marx , Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 1988-2004 (Artsy).
Roberto Burle Marx is considered the father of tropical garden design and a revolutionary figure in the history of modernist landscape architecture.(Submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
2. Biscayne Boulevard New World Design Marker
The marker is located along Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
