GSI Research Needs in Miami

The project “Identification and Prioritization of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Research Needs in Miami, Florida,” aimed to tackle the challenges posed by climate change in Miami, including extreme rainfall, sea level rise, and water quality issues. The project had two main objectives: first, to develop a comprehensive list of 77 research needs related to Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) through literature reviews, peer city studies, and stakeholder engagement, which was later refined to 10 critical topics based on feedback. Second, it prioritized these needs using a hybrid fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making approach, identifying the top two priorities as the establishment of demonstration GSI sites for education and monitoring the performance of existing GSI sites. The project underscored the necessity of monitoring GSI performance and provided a systematic methodology for prioritizing research needs, which can be adapted for other urban coastal areas. Its findings aim to assist policymakers in effectively allocating resources and advancing sustainable GSI practices to address urban stormwater challenges and enhance climate resilience. Overall, the project significantly contributes to the understanding of GSI in urban coastal environments and lays the groundwork for future research and sustainable infrastructure solutions.