Flood Mitigation Engineering

As a licensed civil and coastal engineering firm in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. Brizaga can support your engineering needs. From seawalls and flood protection, to road raising and stormwater management, our team is at the forefront of innovation and technology. We also provide natural and nature-based solutions.

Brizaga specializes in Flood Mitigation Engineering, providing innovative and data-driven solutions to reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience. Our team combines engineering expertise, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and policy insight to develop practical, cost-effective, and implementable flood mitigation strategies.

We work with municipalities, agencies, and private sector clients to design tailored solutions that address both chronic and extreme flood events. From stormwater infrastructure upgrades to coastal protection measures, Brizaga ensures that flood mitigation efforts are integrated, sustainable, and forward-thinking.

Our Flood Mitigation Engineering expertise includes:

Flood Risk Assessments & Modeling – Using advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess vulnerabilities and design solutions.
Stormwater & Drainage System Design – Enhancing urban drainage infrastructure to improve flood management.
Coastal & Tidal Flood Protection – Designing seawalls, nature-based solutions, and other adaptation measures for coastal communities.
Green Infrastructure & Nature-Based Solutions – Incorporating sustainable and resilient approaches to flood management.
Community Rating System (CRS) & Policy Integration – Supporting floodplain management efforts to reduce flood insurance costs and improve community resilience.

At Brizaga, we take a holistic approach to flood mitigation, ensuring that engineering solutions are effective, adaptable, and aligned with broader resilience goals.

Example #1 – City of Hollywood: Recapturing the Swale for a More Resilient Future

The Recapture the Swale program in the City of Hollywood, FL, is a groundbreaking initiative that leverages stacked county and state funding to enhance urban stormwater management. Brizaga played a key role in shaping this innovative, data-driven approach to improving flood resilience while maximizing financial resources.

Through a comprehensive benefit-cost analysis, the program evaluated stormwater capture effectiveness across the city, ensuring that investments deliver measurable impact. This strategic approach led to funding for 15 pilot projects, demonstrating how targeted, science-based infrastructure improvements can create a more flood-resilient community.

Brizaga is proud to support forward-thinking cities like Hollywood in developing smart, scalable solutions for urban resilience.

Example #2 – Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Waterfront Engineering to Protect a Historic Treasure

Brizaga partnered with Vizcaya Museum and Gardens to safeguard this iconic waterfront site from future flood damage following Hurricane Irma. Our team led the engineering and design of both temporary and permanent flood protection solutions that preserve Vizcaya’s historic character while delivering critical resilience against coastal hazards.

Our efforts included:

Coastal & Structural Engineering Analysis to evaluate wave heights, load conditions, and design resilient flood barrier systems that are sensitive to the site’s cultural significance
Deployment of Tiger Dams® temporary flood barriers, anchored using helical piers and concrete systems to protect upland assets during flood events
Design of a permanent passive flood protection system, including flood-resistant glass railings that provide discreet, effective defense against storm surge
Coordination with historic preservation staff, regulatory agencies, and City permitting to ensure compliance and design harmony

Brizaga is proud to apply innovative waterfront engineering solutions that protect cultural landmarks like Vizcaya while enhancing long-term community resilience.

Our Flood Mitigation Engineering expertise includes:

Example #1 – City of Hollywood: Recapturing the Swale for a More Resilient Future

Example #2 – Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Waterfront Engineering to Protect a Historic Treasure

Our efforts included:

Projects

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – DCP

PATH Tracks G & H

Broward County and Fort Lauderdale Joint Government Center Design Criteria

Huizenga Plaza Resiliency Analysis

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