Bracing for Sea Rise, Miami Beach Fights Tide of Angry Residents – The Wall Street Journal
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Article Synopsis – As Miami Beach begins new infrastructure projects designed to protect against sea level rise, some residents are worried the changes might impact property values. In particular, the residents are concerned that elevated roads will cause neighborhoods to flood, which the city denies. According to City Commissioner Ricky Arriola, “We will have to have the political will to make unpopular decisions. Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence and engineering solutions proposed, there is going to be a group of our citizens who want us to do nothing.” To read the actual article click here.