Back Bay coastal storm risk management study (Phase 2)
Summary
Members are frustrated they still haven't gotten a full county/Army Corps briefing on the Back Bay flood protection study or the 2-16 Miami River Basin study. The Corps' website says floodproofing of up to 100 critical infrastructure assets starts early, with the final report due summer 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Phase 2 budget concentrates most dollars on elevating structures; floodproofing of 100 critical assets starts first.
Residents served by the pump stations, wastewater plants, police and fire stations slated for floodproofing, and homeowners eligible for the elevation program.
Homeowners whose houses are too structurally compromised or too costly to elevate under the program.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Climate Resilience Committee Meeting - Nov 2, 2026
Members are frustrated they still haven't gotten a full county/Army Corps briefing on the Back Bay flood protection study or the 2-16 Miami River Basin study. The Corps' website says floodproofing of up to 100 critical infrastructure assets starts early, with the final report due summer 2027.
Climate Resilience Committee Meeting - Sep 21, 2026
The Army Corps' latest plan would elevate about 3,200 buildings and floodproof 175 businesses and 100 critical facilities. Members worry about cost, feasibility, and whether the Miami River basin — which keeps at least one member up at night — is adequately protected, and want the county and Corps to present in person.
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