Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department Planners in Florida's Miami-Dade County worked with municipal leaders, health professionals and residents to revitalize Bird Road, a portion of which is seen here. Initially, the thoroughfare lacked identity, was unfriendly to pedestrians and posed safety concerns (inset). Now, improved crosswalks, a network of public plazas and mixed-use development encourages residents to leave the car at home and bike or walk to their destination. BEFORE W W W. N R PA . O R G | J U N E 2 0 1 5 | Parks & Recreation 41