4PM Resiliency + Sustainability Task Force Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Location
ZOOM MEETING ID: 819 9147 5861
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Contact Information
Enid Rodriguez, 305-674-1300 EXT 3110
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Description
On behalf of Resiliency + Sustainability Task Force Chair Reinaldo Borges, Borges Architects + Associates, please join us for this month's meeting.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ON RESILIENCY STRATEGIES
Speakers
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
City of Miami Beach Resiliency Board
“Latest on Resiliency Planning and Private Property Adaptation
Program and Storm WaterMasterplan Update"
Elizabeth Wheaton & Flavia Tonioli
Environmental & Sustainability Department
“Latest update on Environmental and Sustainability Stewardship”
Mission Statement
The Task Force will focus on enhancing dialog between city government, Miami Beach citizens and Chamber leadership on the topic of sustainability and resiliency. Through education, risk analysis, economic considerations, insurance risks, consideration of new technologies and local contexts, the committee seeks solutions with the objective of framing a well-balanced process that is ongoing and will continue to address challenges to the Coastal Community of Miami Beach and its government, citizens and to the business community. The task force will formulate a more consistent platform for dialog on the important topics related to sustainability and resiliency and follow the 100 Resilient Cities Rockefeller Foundation initiative, as it explores the following four dimensions to sustainability and resilience: Health & Wellbeing; Economy & Society; Infrastructure & Environment; and Leadership & Strategy.
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ON RESILIENCY STRATEGIES
Speakers
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
City of Miami Beach Resiliency Board
“Latest on Resiliency Planning and Private Property Adaptation
Program and Storm WaterMasterplan Update"
Elizabeth Wheaton & Flavia Tonioli
Environmental & Sustainability Department
“Latest update on Environmental and Sustainability Stewardship”
Mission Statement
The Task Force will focus on enhancing dialog between city government, Miami Beach citizens and Chamber leadership on the topic of sustainability and resiliency. Through education, risk analysis, economic considerations, insurance risks, consideration of new technologies and local contexts, the committee seeks solutions with the objective of framing a well-balanced process that is ongoing and will continue to address challenges to the Coastal Community of Miami Beach and its government, citizens and to the business community. The task force will formulate a more consistent platform for dialog on the important topics related to sustainability and resiliency and follow the 100 Resilient Cities Rockefeller Foundation initiative, as it explores the following four dimensions to sustainability and resilience: Health & Wellbeing; Economy & Society; Infrastructure & Environment; and Leadership & Strategy.
