Podcast Tour Miami: Wall Street South: Capital, Canopy, and Coral
Overview
Step into Brickell, where ancient Tequesta bedrock meets the glass towers of global capital. Urban planner Tom and local resident Iris lead you past 2,000-year-old limestone carvings, high-tech financial fortresses, eco-engineered glass canopies, and hidden tropical forests. Discover how Latin American capital flight, banking deregulation, and climate engineering turned a quiet avenue of winter mansions into a major financial hub.
– A 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 113 min
– Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Identity, Migration & Globalization
– Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
– Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
Itinerary
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1
10 min
A 2,000-year-old indigenous Tequesta structure carved into limestone at the mouth of the Miami River.
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2
10 min
600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza: A 40-story corporate skyscraper engineered with extreme hurricane resilience and direct fiber connections to global banking networks.
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3
10 min
Brickell City Centre (The Climate Ribbon): A multi-block mixed-use development sheltered by the Climate Ribbon, an eco-tech glass canopy designed to funnel coastal breezes.
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4
10 min
The Underline (Brickell Segment): A 10-mile linear park and urban trail transforming the shaded land beneath elevated transit lines into active public space.
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5
10 min
SLS Brickell at 1300 S Miami Avenue (now Dua Miami hotel): A 55-story luxury condo-hotel tower featuring an iconic 40,000-square-foot drip-painting mural by artist Markus Linnenbrink.
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6
10 min
Brickell Bay Drive Waterfront Promenade: A coastal promenade along Biscayne Bay revealing sea level rise adaptation, seawall engineering, and waterfront tower values.
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7
10 min
Simpson Park Hammock: A 7.8-acre old-growth tropical hardwood forest preserve standing in stark physical contrast to the surrounding glass towers. Check posted park hours before entering.
What's included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time