September 29, 2023

Miami-Dade Roundup

Miami and Surfside's plan against sea-level rise

Miami has unveiled a “climate ready plan” outlining ways to adapt to sea-level rise. The largest part of it is a stormwater master plan, which should be finished next year and will involve installing pumps, raising seawalls and elevating roads. The plan also incorporates planting mangroves along the waterfront and considers the possibility of abandoning certain parts of the city as the sea rises.

This story also features expert opinions, business briefs and people in the news: Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services; Black Girl Ventures; Matthew Love; Dr. Narendra Kini; Kidz Medical; Wayne Bracken; REEF Technology; ParkJockey; Luxury Brand Partners; CareCloud; Monica Simo Black; Fantiz; Ritz-Carlton South Beach; NGD Homesharing; ANF Group

 

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