Elevating Roadways Due to Rising Sea Levels

What’s happening? Miami Beach is elevating roadways to preserve its infrastructure as sea levels rise.

Why is this important? Miami Beach’s rational : “Miami Beach is at the forefront of resilience efforts to reduce flood risk from storms, high tides and sea level rise. We strongly believe the city’s resilience program benefits all properties, including this one.”

How will this be important? Property owners contend that elevating the roadways instead directed flood waters to their property.

Miami Herald via Governing | Miami Beach Lifts Roads Due to Sea Rise, Floods Nearby Homes