Coral Gables to Redesign Ponce Circle Park by 2028
The city will begin a $10 million-plus renovation project at the historic park starting in January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Allen Morris Company, the City of Coral Gables, and Agave Holdings will partner to redesign Ponce Circle Park. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 with completion expected by the first quarter of 2028.
Why it matters
The project aims to create an exceptional open space to strengthen the downtown area and enhance the quality of life for residents. The development includes infrastructure upgrades along Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Almeria Avenue.
The park redesign project requires an investment of more than $10 million. The Allen Morris Company has committed to guarantee all project cost overruns.
The players
Allen Morris Company
This firm is the development manager overseeing the design, permitting, and construction of the park.
Frank Stella
An influential artist who died in May 2024 at the age of 87 and whose work will be featured in the park.
Coral Gables City Commission
The local government body that unanimously voted to approve the development project.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
A botanical research and education institution collaborating on the new landscape design.
The details
The redesign features a performance structure called the Odeon and will include a sculpture by the late Frank Stella titled Puffed and Inverted Star II. The site will also feature landscape designs created in collaboration with the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, alongside new drainage systems and traffic-calming measures.
Timeline
January 2027: Construction is scheduled to begin.
Q1 2028: Project completion is anticipated.
Market Landscape
The project modernizes a historic site originally established in the 1920s under George Merrick. This redesign positions downtown Coral Gables to compete with regional districts that have prioritized pedestrian-focused infrastructure.
Residents and visitors will experience upgraded infrastructure including raised crosswalks and speed tables along major arteries. These improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety and drainage capacity in the surrounding downtown district.
The takeaway
This project integrates public art and botanical design to revitalize urban infrastructure. Readers should note that significant streetscape changes are planned for the area surrounding Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Almeria Avenue.
Further reading
Learn more about local updates in the Coral Gables Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami's Community News.
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