Miami Beach's Aggressive Action Toward Climate Change Adaptation, Part 1

For years, Miami Beach has experienced increased flooding, especially during King Tides. A combination of atmospheric events (rainfall, tropical storms, etc.), tidal effects, hydrological and hydrogeological characteristics, and sea level rise make the situation of the City of Miami Beach unique when compared to other coastal cities locally and regionally.

For this reason, the City decided to take aggressive action by setting short, mid, and long term goals for implementing aggressive measures to mitigate flooding and the detrimental effects of sea level rise.