Miramar eyes more visibility, savings for residents. Plus incinerator indecision
Three recent stories about Miramar city issues covered several topics, including a push to boost the city’s branding, efforts to lower flood insurance costs and uncertainty around a proposed Miami-Dade trash incinerator.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Miramar mayor wants the city to strengthen its brand and visibility. Here’s how
Miramar’s mayor wants the city to make a bigger visual splash, including exploring a large gateway-style sign over Miramar Parkway at I-75. The plan is meant to help people navigate and give the city a stronger identity beyond its water tower.
Is your flood insurance too high in Miramar? The city wants to help. Here’s how
Miramar is moving to create a permanent Floodplain Management Planning Committee aimed at improving how the city prepares for flooding. City leaders say stronger floodplain practices could unlock flood-insurance discounts for residents.
Good news for Miramar: Miami-Dade might not get a new incinerator after all
Miami-Dade’s mayor signaled the county may back away from building a new $2 billion waste-to-energy incinerator after proposed garbage-rate increases were rejected. Miramar residents have worried about being downwind of possible sites.
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