Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera Champions Innovation to Protect Miami’s Shore

District 6 Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera
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Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera is reducing regulations to protect Miami-Dade’s coastline and foster innovation. Inspired by a meeting with a local startup using 3D printing to create eco-friendly seawalls, Commissioner Cabrera introduced legislation to expand the use of short-form permits for seawall and bulkhead installations. Passed unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners, this measure paves the way for faster, smarter coastal protection.

“These seawalls are more than just barriers—they’re a lifeline for our communities,” said Commissioner Cabrera. “But during that meeting with the startup, I realized innovation was being held back by outdated regulations. This legislation ensures we clear those hurdles so residents and innovators alike can safeguard our shores without unnecessary delays.”

The new policy increases the allowable distance for short-form permits from 12 inches to 18 inches from the water’s edge, enabling more projects to qualify for streamlined approvals. This change allows faster construction of protective infrastructure, reducing the risk of erosion, storm surges, and tidal impacts while fostering cutting-edge solutions like 3D-printed living seawalls.

By prioritizing efficiency and innovation, Commissioner Cabrera is ensuring Miami-Dade remains resilient in the face of climate challenges, all while empowering forward-thinking startups to lead the way in coastal protection. This isn’t just about protecting today—it’s about building a future where Miami-Dade thrives on innovation and preparedness.

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El Comisionado Kevin Marino Cabrera Promueve la Innovación para Proteger las Costas de Miami

El Comisionado Kevin Marino Cabrera está reduciendo las regulaciones para proteger la costa de Miami-Dade y fomentar la innovación. Inspirado por una reunión con una pequeña empresa emergente local que utiliza impresión 3D para crear muros de contención ecológicos, el Comisionado Cabrera presentó una legislación para ampliar el uso de permisos de corto plazo para la instalación de muros de contención y espigones. Aprobada por unanimidad por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado, esta medida allana el camino para una protección costera más rápida y eficiente.

“Estos muros de contención son más que solo barreras; son un salvavidas para nuestras comunidades”, dijo el Comisionado Cabrera. “Pero durante esa reunión con la empresa emergente local, me di cuenta de que la innovación estaba siendo frenada por regulaciones obsoletas. Esta legislación asegura que eliminemos esos obstáculos para que tanto los residentes como los innovadores puedan proteger nuestras costas sin demoras innecesarias.”

La nueva política aumenta la distancia permitida para los permisos de corto plazo de 12 pulgadas a 18 pulgadas desde el borde del agua, lo que permite que más proyectos califiquen para aprobaciones simplificadas. Este cambio permite una construcción más rápida de infraestructuras protectoras, reduciendo el riesgo de erosión, oleajes de tormenta e impactos de las mareas, mientras fomenta soluciones innovadoras como los muros de contención ecológicos impresos en 3D.

Al priorizar la eficiencia y la innovación, el Comisionado Cabrera asegura que Miami-Dade siga siendo resiliente frente a los desafíos climáticos, mientras empodera a las startups con visión de futuro para liderar el camino en la protección costera. Esto no solo se trata de proteger el presente; se trata de construir un futuro donde Miami-Dade prospere gracias a la innovación y la preparación.

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