Innovative Studies

The City of Miami Beach is committed to innovation and learning as we address climate resilience and the co-benefits for our quality of life. The studies and recommendations featured below help to guide and inform our climate resilience strategies. For more information on our resilience strategies, please visit: Resiliency Strategy

Miami Beach Stormwater Modeling and Master Plan Update

On March 13, 2024, the City of Miami Beach Commission approved a Stormwater Modeling and Master Plan Update conducted by the Public Works Department. This plan incorporated recent and ongoing studies to provide a comprehensive plan for improving the stormwater system across the city to account for 10-year 24-hour storms and sea level rise through the year 2070. Included in this plan are the city's innovative Neighborhood Improvement Projects (NIPs) that holistically enhance the quality of life in a neighborhood, additional stormwater pump stations, increasing the capacity of stormwater pipes, and 20 Critical Needs Projects set to commence by the year 2035.

March_13_2024_CMB_Commission_Presentation_SWMP

The Bouyant City History District Resiliency and Adaptation Guidelines

Business Case Analysis on Miami Beach Stormwater Program

Jacobs Engineering: Blue-Green Stormwater Infrastructure Concept Plan

Jacobs Engineering: Road Elevation Strategy

Jacobs Engineering: Neighborhood Prioritization

Urban Land Institute: The Business Case for Resilience in South Florida

Urban Land Institute Report: Miami Beach Stormwater Management and Climate Adaptation

Columbia University: Resilience Accelerator

Harvard GSD: South Florida and Sea Level - The Case of Miami Beach

University of Miami: Resiliency & Preservation - Adapting to Sea Level Rise

Quick links