On this episode of Resilient Miami, hosted by Irela Bague, we welcome Senator Alexis Calatayud, Florida State Senator for the 38th District, for an engaging conversation on environmental stewardship, responsible growth, and building a more resilient South Florida. Together they explore how local c ontrol, smart development, and long-term investment in our natural resources can protect Miami-Dade’s future while keeping families rooted in the community. The environment is the economy — that’s exactly what we’re talking about. There’s nothing that anchors us more as Americans in our community than homeownership. You live on a sponge. If you live in South Florida, you’re going to flood. In this episode, we discuss: – Protecting the Urban Development Boundary – Restoring and funding Biscayne Bay – Flooding mitigation and septic-to-sewer projects across District 38 – Aging infrastructure and the cost of waiting – The Live Local Act and the Hometown Heroes program – Creating pathways to homeownership in Miami Don’t miss this insightful conversation and stay tuned for future episodes spotlighting the people and organizations making Miami-Dade and South Florida more sustainable and resilient. For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com . If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post Resilient Miami: Senator Alexis Calatayud, Florida Senate District 38 first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less