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Can she keep Miami Beach above the rising sea?
January 17, 2019
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Susy Torriente, one of the Compact’s exceptional and dedicated partners, is featured in this OZY article on her work as a first responder to climate change. As assistant city manager and chief resiliency officer for the City of Miami Beach, Susy is leading a multiyear plan that will help the city withstand rising seas and integrate climate considerations into the land use codes, zoning, and its procurement policy.