Wynwood’s Evolution Examined in Juan’s NRPA Feature

Plusurbia’s Wynwood Vision Plan and NRD-1, examples of how even small interventions can reshape the experience of a dense urban district, are explored further by Juan Mullerat in his latest piece in the May issue of the National Recreation and Park Association. The article examines Wynwood’s evolution from an industrial district into a mixed-use neighborhood, and what it reveals about the future of urban public space.

In places where parks were never planned, and land is limited, cities must take a different approach.

In a place surrounded by art to look at, people still need space to pause and experience nature.

By embedding public realm improvements into zoning, streets, and development, Wynwood reflects a broader shift in how cities can create more accessible, livable environments, where public space is not centralized but integrated into everyday life.

In a place built for visual engagement, the garden adds a space designed to pause and breathe.

Read the full article here.

Snippets from Juan's feature int NRPA's May 2026 Issue.