— The plan represents a comprehensive framework to incrementally adapt the city to rising sea levels —
After months spent gathering public input and analyzing sea level projections, the City of Miami Beach has adopted a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan that is intended to be a comprehensive, forward-thinking and flexible framework that will help safeguard infrastructure, protect residents and preserve the city’s brand as a global destination over the next 75 years.
“Miami Beach is not waiting for the tides to tell us what’s next — we’re acting now. With over 67,000 assets identified as vulnerable to flooding, our Adaptation Plan is a bold roadmap to protect our infrastructure, preserve our neighborhoods, and secure our future,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “We’re leveraging science, partnerships, and community input to fortify our city — not just for the storms ahead, but to lead in coastal resilience nationwide.”…