Wynwood


Wynwood of Miami, Florida is the art district of Miami in the northern section of the city near Overtown and Edgewater. Wynwood is comprised of two districts: the art section and then Wynwood Fashion District. The fashion district is along northwest 5th avenue. Wynwood is also considered "Little San Juan or El Barrio" because it is now comprised of many Puerto Ricans that have immigrated since the early 1950s.

Several of the restaurants, shops, markets, and businesses are owned by Puerto Ricans. There has become a slight change in the most recent history of Wynwood with a "gentrification" of the area allowing for more investments and developments to form. Several of the newer locations in Wynwood were built in the mid 2000s replacing the old warehouses. These new locations are occupied by artists, cafes, and lounges. The fashion area is home to a lot of textile industry.

Within Wynwood district borders are The Marguiles Collection at the Warehouse, Rubell Family Collection, Calix Gustav Gallery, Roberto Clemente Park, and Robert E. Lee Park. A total of 7,800 residents live in the Wynwood district of Miami. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school that services the area.

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