The Brickell Skybridge System
An aerial walkway network connecting the towers of Brickell — air-conditioned, 24/7.
The pitch
A network of glass-clad aerial walkways at the third- and fourth-floor levels of major Brickell towers, linking residential buildings, offices, hotels, and the Metromover. Air-conditioned, 24/7, public, free. A second pedestrian level above the cars.
Why now
Brickell summers are increasingly unwalkable: heat index above 105°F for 70+ days a year and rising. Surface streets are dominated by cars. Tower owners already have skywalks among their own properties — formalizing a public network is a coordination problem, not a construction problem. Hong Kong, Calgary, and Minneapolis all run versions of this.
Where it fits
Initial spine: Brickell City Centre to the Four Seasons to Mary Brickell Village to Metromover Brickell Station. Phase 2 extends north toward the river.
Specs · back of the envelope
- › Length (phase 1): 1.4 miles, 11 connections
- › Width: 14 ft public, 22 ft at junctions
- › Climate: full HVAC, glass curtain wall
- › Hours: 24/7 access · public easement
- › Estimated cost: $180M · 3-year build