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Miramar eyes more visibility, savings for residents. Plus incinerator indecision

Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam has been vocal about boosting the city’s branding.
Miramar Mayor Wayne M. Messam has been vocal about boosting the city’s branding. Miami Herald file photo

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.

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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.

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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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