Key Biscayne is facing severe flooding challenges, with projections indicating up to 90 days of flooding annually by 2040 without intervention. The community is considering road-raising as a solution, a trend in coastal cities due to rising sea levels and heavy rainstorms. However, this strategy carries a significant financial burden, with estimates for the first phase reaching $88 million and potential resident opposition. Key Biscayne is following in the footsteps of other South Florida areas like Miami Beach, indicating a pressing need to address chronic flooding to safeguard residents' lives.
This village has a problem. It's about water. I think most people recognize that and it's not going to get better, according to Village Manager Steve Williamson.
Communities like Miami Beach and the Florida Keys have already learned that road-raising solutions come with a high price tag and significant resident resistance.
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