Megan Highlights Miami Neighborhoods in Miami’s Community News

Behind Miami’s history are extraordinary women, and we’re proud to help tell their stories.

Rose Wagner Richards arrived in Miami as a child in 1858, long before the city as we know it existed. Her story is one of resilience and lasting impact, helping shape what would become South Miami.

In a new piece for Miami’s Community Newspapers, our Director of Preservation Projects, Megan McLaughlin, explores Rose’s life, from navigating the realities of race in early Florida to the lasting contributions she made alongside her husband, Adam, including land that became Sunset Elementary and Pinewood Cemetery.

This feature marks the beginning of a series highlighting the women who helped shape Miami’s history. Upcoming stories will spotlight trailblazers like Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry and Ida Cohen.

At Plusurbia, we believe planning for the future starts with a deep understanding of place, its history, its people, and the stories that define it. Honoring voices like Rose’s is essential to building a more inclusive and resilient Miami.

Read it here.