Although not a plan relating to rising sea levels, Miami has introduced new plans to thwart storm surge.
Originally the Army Corps of Enginners proposed a large wall stretching along Brickell and continuing along the coast. Tidal gates were also proposed.
But, that was obviouslly met with backlash -
“They haven’t had a chorus of acceptance for structures,” said James Murley, the county’s chief resilience officer.
"“We had people say ‘I’d much rather flood than look at that gate every day’,” said Rachel Rhode, manager of the Environmental Defense Fund’s climate resilient coasts and watersheds initiative. "
Now, there are new solutions. Originally the Army Corps would not listen to much except solid walls or gates that'll protect the city from surge, now they're listening to "comprehensive benefits".
"The most significant shift between the first version of this study, also called the Back Bay study, and the latest version is a focus on nature-based solutions (like coral reefs and mangrove plantings) and elevating and protecting individual buildings, and a shift away from larger structural protections like walls."
