A 20-foot sea wall won’t save Miami – how living structures can help protect the coast and keep the paradise vibe
- Written by Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, Assistant Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami
Miami and Miami Beach were built right up to the waterfront, with little room for nature.Shobeir Ansari via Getty ImagesMiami is all about the water and living life outdoors. Walking paths and parks line large stretches of downtown waterfront with a stunning bay view.
This downtown core is where the Army Corps of Engineers plans to build a US$6...