Fort Lauderdale
United States
Fort Lauderdale implements a range of technology-enabled climate resilience solutions to enhance its preparedness for potential climate challenges. While no specific climate hazard projections are available, the city utilizes advanced remote sensing and geospatial data for urban heat island mapping and planning. To address water management, Fort Lauderdale has established monitoring and alerting systems that track water levels related to flooding, river flows, and sea-level rise. Moreover, initiatives in urban greening, such as creating green spaces, planting street trees, and promoting reforestation, are integral to the city’s strategy. These current and proposed actions reflect a comprehensive portfolio aimed at building resilience against future climate-related risks, ensuring sustainable urban environments and improved quality of life for residents.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Fort Lauderdale.
LiDAR Elevation Data System for Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability Mapping
Broward County coordinates with agency partners to ensure the coordinated acquisition of, access to, and informed use of LiDAR and other...
Urban Heat Vulnerability Mapping and Green Infrastructure Planning
Through continued technical assistance provided by Earth Economics and the Urban Green Infrastructure Lab, preliminary urban heat mapping and a...
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