Curbed Cup 1st Round: Coral Gables (7) vs. Edgewater (10)

The 2016 Curbed Cup, our annual award for the South Florida’s neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. This week we'll have two matchups per day, and all the results and the full tournament bracket will be reviewed on Friday. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!

Note: The full bracket will be unveiled on Friday. Keep track of everything Curbed Cup here.

(7) Coral Gables

There’s been a lot of action emanating from the Gables in the real estate world in 2016, including the opening of a new movie theater, plans for an indoor football facility at the University of Miami, and plenty of listings with celebrity ties (Bob Griese, Cher, Prince Royce, and Bacardi).

(10) Edgewater

Edgewater continues to be one of Miami’s most active neighborhoods. New developments are being announced in bunches while others top off.

However, rents remain more affordable here than in other populated Miami neighborhoods. Will it stay that way?