REVITALIZING THE VIZCAYA VILLAGE
The historic Vizcaya Village, nestled beneath large banyan trees, is located across South Miami Avenue from the Main House and gardens. The Village was a bustling part of the estate, providing resources required to serve Deering and his guests. Eleven buildings remain in the Village and are included as part of Vizcaya's National Historic Landmark designation. The Village is in need of renovation after having been largely vacant for years, and during the centennial Vizcaya formalized plans for the Village's complete revitalization. Vizcaya will restore the historic Village buildings and landscapes to create new spaces, new stories and new programs for community learning and enjoyment. The Village revitalization will provide public access to the campus of historic architecture and native plants and to the stories of those who lived and worked there. It will enable Vizcaya to offer enhanced visitor services and amenities. Additionally, Village programming will feature community-based urban farming initiatives that link the property's agricultural past to current interests in farm-to-table and healthy eating. Just steps from public transit and the future Underline, the Village will welcome pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, school groups and families. Vizcaya developed this plan for the Village revitalization in partnership with M.C. Harry Associates and Quinn Evans Architects. The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved Vizcaya's visionary plan to restore, repair and revitalize the Village. The approval was granted midway through the centennial year, on July 6, 2017. Activity is already underway to implement the first of three phases.
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