FEMA Risk Rating 2.0
Flooding is a prevalent and expensive natural risk faced by the United States of America. Roughly 90% of all natural disasters in the country involve flooding. Since 1980, it has …
Tampa Bay Partnership launches the Economic Case for Resilience in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Partnership launched the Economic Case for Resilience in Tampa Bay, detailing the economic consequences without adaptation action, reveals the economic benefits of adaptation, advances strategies to enhance …
Rooted in Resilience: A Nature-Based Approach to Aesthetics and Environmental Protection
Stormwater, Runoff, and Nutrient Pollution South Florida is a beautiful place that needs a lot of rainfall in order to thrive. With a population of over 6 million residents in …
The Business Case for Resilience in Southeast Florida
Brizaga is proud to announce the launch of the Business Case for Resilience in Southeast Florida. This report showcases the regional economic benefits of climate adaptation and disseminates how these …
National Insurance Awareness Day
Today, we celebrate National Insurance Awareness Day to help recognize the importance of insurance, and provides a good annual reminder to review your insurance policies and needs. Specifically, there is …
Celebrating Three Years!
Today we are celebrating our three-year anniversary! Brizaga is extremely grateful for the people, businesses, and communities that have supported and partnered with us along the way. Brizaga was founded …
North Miami Citizens Guide to Sustainability and Resiliency
Brizaga was proud to work with the City of North Miami to create, design, and write their Citizens Guide to Sustainability and Resiliency. This guide is meant to promote, educate, …
Rebuilding Broward’s Aging Seawalls in the Age of Sea Level Rise (and 5 things to consider when upgrading yours)
A few years ago, the City of Fort Lauderdale adopted a new seawall ordinance. The old maximum seawall height of 3.9 feet NAVD (click here to learn about vertical datums) …
A great read on resilience!
Former State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff wrote a piece for Florida Politics highlighting the need for action on sea level rise. A read we recommend. Ellyn Bogdanoff: Florida must take the …
The Future of Matheson Hammock Park
Cummins Cederberg recently finished a vulnerability assessment for Matheson Hammock Park in Miami-Dade County. Our Co-Founder, Alec Bogdanoff, was asked about the report by the Miami Herald and the need …