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When looking for homes for sale in Miami, FL, consider the fast-paced vitality and convenience of the business district. Rapid construction and development in the city has brought more people to the its center, and a walk score of 76 and easy access to Metrorail and the Metromover allows residents to leave their cars behind and walk to work or to the neighborhood's many amusements. Many of the 14,000 locals who call the downtown area home inhabit classic homes in Miami's signature Art Deco style or modern buildings. If you're thinking about moving to Florida, you can easily find a reasonably priced Downtown Miami luxury apartment, such as this one-bedroom unit with a European kitchen, that's close to restaurants, shops, schools and more.
The business district is an exciting place to take a stroll, and the revitalization of the downtown area has led to growing employment opportunities. The neighborhood, which contains a large number of Downtown Miami attractions, is located south of the Biscayne Corridor and north of Brickell. Around the bay, you can explore the Bayside Marketplace, the Miami Art Museum and the American Airlines Arena. The quality of buildings tends to be high, with mid-range and luxury condo buildings such as The Loft Downtown and 50 Biscayne.
There are plenty of things to do in Downtown Miami. The area has an abundance of green and pleasant places for a romantic afternoon or a family outing. Bayfront Park is one of the most beloved outdoor destinations and is bordered by the Bayside Marketplace and the American Airlines Arena. The park is home to the annual New Year's Eve ball drop as well as concerts and other entertainment in the Bayfront Park amphitheater. Bicentennial Park is the venue for the Ultra Music festival as well as Warped Tour. Flagler Street is famous for its myriad of shopping opportunities with hundreds of shops including Macy's and La Epoca.
Living in this neighborhood will give your family access to a number of public, charter and private schools, as well as institutions of higher learning. Miami-Dade Schools represents the fourth largest school district in the country and includes the highly-rated Downtown Miami Charter School, the Miami Children's Museum School and many others. Leading highs schools are Booker T. Washington and New World School of the Arts, in addition to preparatory and private religious schools. For higher education, there is the Miami-Dade College on the Wolfson campus, the Miami Culinary Institute and Miami's International University of Art and Design.
With the downtown region growing in leaps and bounds, now is the ideal time to start looking for your perfect property in Miami, Florida. With the help of Movoto Real Estate, you can find a place that's just a short walk or brief train ride from your job, trendy shops, exciting nightspots and your children's school. Explore your options for living in Downtown Miami by chatting with a local agent who's very familiar with this vibrant urban center.
