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It's become common to see new homes in South Florida constructed on land raised by trucked-in gravel. But neighbors wonder — especially after the latest “rain bomb” to hit Fort Lauderdale — if the standards to raise new construction make flooding worse for surrounding older homes.
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What would it look like to shift from risky development and wasteful design? Some of the world’s most forward-thinking designers weigh in.
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The Florida Building Commission says there is no reason they see to treat coastal and inland buildings differently. That was a key idea behind the post-Surfside law that passed in 2022.
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This year Florida lawmakers changed the way the state building codes are updated. There are concerns the new law could weaken the integrity of Florida...