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24Improve sea walls Citywide to protect existing property from sea level rise

Progress

Description

Implement the recommendations resulting from the Broward County/ US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) study expected to be completed in 2018. Prioritize the use of living shorelines, but incorporate sea walls where necessary. City owned sea walls will be improved or built according to City sea wall height requirements. Incentives and assistance may be offered to residents to encourage proper sea wall height and construction.

Summary and contacts

Contact persons

  • Luis Lopez
    Design and Construction Management
  • Costs

    High
  • Funding source

    Federal and state grants, Private grants, City budget, Private investment
Information updated 04/16/2024