MIAMI—The co-called king tide could actually cost us millions. That's why cities are preparing now for what some see as an inevitable issue. GlobeSt.com caught up with Greenspoon Marder attorney Mark Lynn, to find out what steps we're taking to address this issue. You can still read part one of this interview: Will So-Called King Tide Cost Us Millions?
GlobeSt.com: What steps have local cities and counties taken to address sea rise?
Lynn: The City of Fort Lauderdale has instituted a pilot program to designate adaptation action areas and then implement public infrastructure projects to mitigate the risk of sea rise events posed to those areas. The first leg of the pilot program involved an outreach effort where city officials visited community associations and other citizen groups to explain the benefits of adaptation action areas and the reasons for creating them.
GlobeSt.com: What's next?
Lynn: The city is now embarking on “Phase 2” which is designation of these areas and implementation of public projects. Among the first projects arising from this new initiative is the installation of back-flow preventers in the Las Olas Isles community.
GlobeSt.com: What about Miami Beach?
Lynn: There are multiple similar projects going on throughout South Florida, including the installation of pumps in Miami Beach to mitigate the “king tides” and backflow preventers in the South Lake community in Hollywood. Broward County has taken an even bigger step by amending its comprehensive plan to recognize adaptation action areas.
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