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Florida’s Smart Coastal Future | Lafayette Louisiana News

Coastal cities are already battling rising seas and fiercer storms—think Miami Beach streets flooding knee-high during rain. Florida’s responding with smart, nature-inspired seawalls that mimic mangroves, host marine life like oysters, and absorb wave energy—all while using eco-friendly, fast-install concrete. Meanwhile, resilient housing projects, like elevated senior living complexes, blend durability with passive cooling. The real challenge? Funding and policy, especially for underserved communities. But new initiatives aim to make climate-resilient infrastructure affordable and adaptable…

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