Breakers Avenue resiliency project timing
Summary
Glassman handed the city manager a flood plan calling for road-raising pilots, temporary barriers and better resident education, and wants a framework back within 90 days. Residents on Mola Avenue and in Riviera Isles say they'll pay for road raising themselves.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not yet priced — road raising and adaptation programs would be significant future costs.
Island and low-lying neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles, Seven Isles, Idawild and Riviera Isles.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission (Regular) - Nov 6, 2026
Glassman handed the city manager a flood plan calling for road-raising pilots, temporary barriers and better resident education, and wants a framework back within 90 days. Residents on Mola Avenue and in Riviera Isles say they'll pay for road raising themselves.
City Commission (Regular) - May 6, 2026
A $3 million county surtax match plus $850,000 in federal HUD money finally move forward improvements to Breakers Avenue, first charretted back in 2003.
City Commission Conference Meeting and CRA Board Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
Good news buried in the grants report: Breakers Avenue is now fully funded at roughly $12 million, designs are done, and construction should start October 2026 after years of delay.
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