LTC 209-2018 Urban Land Institute PresentationMIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 209-2018
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of t City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 20, 2018
SUBJECT: Urban Land Institute Presentation
I am pleased with the positive, innovative, and comprehensive presentation from the
Urban Land Institute's expert panel yesterday. It was well-received by my team and the
Greater Miami and the Beaches team. The 100 Resilient Cities initiative, pioneered by
the Rockefeller Foundation, fully funded this effort for Miami Beach.
We are looking forward to further reviewing the recommendations and enhancements as
we develop both the Greater Miami and the Beaches Resiliency Strategy and the Miami
Beach Rising Above Resilience Strategy. The full detailed Urban Land Institute report is
anticipated by June 30th, 2018. As discussed at the last Sustainability and Resiliency
Committee on April 18th, the recommendations will be holistically examined through the
Committee. The presentation and video can be accessed at:
www.mbrisingabove.com/ULI
I'd like to thank the staff and the community for their time, insight, and dedication. I
specifically acknowledge the preparation by Susanne Torriente, Assistant City Manager
& Chief Resilience Officer, Amy Knowles, Deputy Resilience Officer, and Kayla Martinez,
Office Associate V. They made sure this was a seamless and productive week for the
ULI panel. In addition, Eric Carpenter, Assistant City Manager, Roy Coley, Public Works
Director, Maria Hernandez, Convention Center Project Director, David Martinez, Capital
Improvement Director, Thomas Mooney, Planning and Zoning Director, and Elizabeth
Wheaton, Environment and Sustainability Director shared their expertise and
commitment to Miami Beach through presentations and a guided tour. The community
came to share their perspectives at the public meeting and many interviews.
I am proud of the resilience team, our city, and I look forward to the next steps of Miami
Beach Rising Above.
JLM/SMT/ALK