Let's Make Miami More Resilient: an Initiative to Fight Flooding and Create Green Spaces

Miami just got slammed with flooding again — let’s do something about it.

Hey Miami folks, With all the flooding that hit us yesterday, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can help our neighborhoods become more resilient — starting right in our own front yards.

I’m starting a community-based project called SPONGE – Sustainable Plantings for Outstanding Natural Green Ecosystems. The idea is to form a small team of volunteers to identify and plant native trees and bushes in the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street (also known as the swale or parkway). These plantings can help: • Absorb stormwater and reduce flooding • Provide shade and cool down our blocks • Support birds, bees, and other native wildlife • Make our neighborhoods more beautiful and environmentally friendly

A big part of this will also be talking to homeowners and residents in different neighborhoods to see who’s open to having native plants or trees added in front of their homes. It’s all about community-building, education, and taking small steps toward long-term climate resilience.

If this is something you’d be interested in — planting, organizing, helping spread the word, or even just offering ideas — drop a comment or send me a message. Let’s make something positive grow out of all this rain.

Let’s soak it up, Miami 🌿