Elected officials, senior administrators, and staff members representing Broward County's 33 municipalities and tribes attended the 6th convening of what has become a near annual event. 

The 2023 Resilience Roundtable highlighted several key themes, with an emphasis on collaboration, planning at tiered geographic scales, and implementation. Of prominence was discussion of the County-wide Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan (Resilience Plan), an initiative prioritized by attendees in 2019 and nearing completion. Discussion emphasized the need for active municipal engagement, sharing of information and data, and technological advancements to facilitate coordinated decisionmaking. 

The importance of effective communication for this project was underscored, particularly in conveying the significant need for timely investment supporting near and mid-term flood risk reduction. It was expressed that with the competion of the Broward County Resilience Plan in 2024 discussion will focus on results, outcomes and next steps.  Discussion also emphasized the importance of fostering local relationships and partnerships to leverage each other's strengths and aid coordination of operations, notably in water management. 

Municipal and tribal updates revealed significant progress over the last year, including planning, policy, and implementation activities. These included active vulnerability assessments, stormwater and climate planning, water and drainage infrastructure investments, vehicle electrification projects, solar installations, and more. 

(LIDAC) and to provide targeted investment benefiting socially vulnerable communities, or those expected to have disproportionate impacts related to flood and heat risk. 

The benefits of green infrastructure were underscored in delivering multiple co-benefits. Although not extensively discussed, the concept of resilience hubs was mentioned, and the need for systems to provide support for individuals during severe climate-related events, particularly unanticipated shocks.