Paul S. Walker Urbanscape

This is a beautiful, quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown. Sometimes, I’ll bring lunch here and just get out into the sunshine in a peaceful atmosphere.
There are some tables and plenty of space, so even if there are other people there, it doesn’t feel crowded. It’s great to have places like this in such a busy city. Even though it’s visible on Flagler street, it feels like a great secret that you’ve uncovered when you actually go in beyond the gates.

Downtown needs more little gems like this little urbanscape. Located across Flagler from the Starbucks (West Downtown), Mario the Baker, and Jimmy John’s, you have this little piece of public space that anyone can use. There is a textured waterfall on the back wall while the entire occupied space is cradled with potted/​controlled greenery. Add in the tables and chairs and you have a place where you can take your lunch, snack, or pizza and bask in a prototype that should be duplicated without remorse.
This little Eden does have an ornate, rolling gate that does close after hours, but I am certain that as people use them — I am hoping for more — and the culture returns to the government and vagabond saturated downtown, that these places should remain open a tad longer.