Miami has long been celebrated for its sun-soaked beaches, vibrant nightlife, and global appeal. But in recent years the city’s environment has become front-and-center in a story far more urgent: one of sea-level rise, extreme heat, and climate-driven displacement. The city acknowledges it: on its official site the City of Miami states that “hurricanes, storm surge, and flooding … have emerged as a new factor influencing the growth and future trajectory of the City.” miamiclimate365.com+3City of Miami+3Miami-Dade County+3
At the heart of the issue lies the low-lying geography of Greater Miami. According to a climate-risk site, flooding, storms and extreme heat threaten both residents and infrastructure across the region. ClimateCheck The urgency is more than theoretical: sea level rise is already dragging rising insurance costs, real-estate vulnerability, and social inequities into public consciousness. As one report puts it, “climate change is exacerbating gentrification, displacement and inequality in Miami.” Climate Refugees
Strategic responses are emerging. The region’s “Miami Climate 365” initiative brings together community-based organisations to elevate resilience, innovation and collaboration. miamiclimate365.com Local government and non-profits are looking at everything from green infrastructure to elevating roads, redesigning flood-prone neighborhoods, and protecting coastal wetlands. But the scale is massive—and the challenge deeply local in experience. Who gets flooded out; whose home goes up in value because it’s on higher ground; who is overlooked in the rush to adapt?
For Geopoly’s map-based interface this is an invitation. You can pin your story: which street was flooded during King Tide? Which neighbourhood lost trees to development because of rising land value? Which community built a flood-resilient park you use? These are not just stories of climate; they’re stories of place, identity and change. Miami is on the front-lines of the environment crisis — and your local voice matters.