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and vegetation for urban infrastructure causes a rise in the surface and
atmospheric temperatures of urban regions compared to those of their
rural surroundings, forming an “island” of higher temperatures within the
landscape.
Indicators – measurable programs or activities that are used for
quantifying progress toward a goal or objective.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – an ecological approach of
managing pest populations, while significantly reducing or eliminating the
use of pesticides.
LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) – A rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) that focuses on improving performance across five key areas of
environmental and human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental
quality, materials selection, sustainable site development, and water
savings. LEED certifications are awarded at various levels (certified,
silver, gold, and platinum) according to a point-based scoring system.
Living Shorelines – shoreline management option that provides erosion
control benefits, while also enhancing the natural shoreline habitat.
Marine Debris – human-created waste or litter that has deliberately or
accidentally entered into the marine environment.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) – a system of
conveyances through which untreated stormwater runoff transported and
discharged into local water bodies.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
– a permit program, authorized by the Clean Water Act of 1972, that
controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge
pollutants into the waters of the United States.
Native Species – for purposes of this document, plant or animal
species native to south Florida.
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Bond – is a tool to
finance energy-efficient improvements that are part of a commercial or
residential building’s structure.
Pervious Pavement – surface coverings that duplicate the structural
and functional features of traditional pavement, but are designed to allow
infiltration of stormwater through the surface to the soil below where
water can be naturally filtered and pollutants removed.
Reclamation Plant – a facility that treats wastewater through a series
of treatments and purifying steps to supplement a region’s water supply.
Retrofitting – the addition of new technology or features to older
systems.
Right-of-way (ROW) – every way set apart for public travel in motor
vehicles, including but not limited to streets, roadways, alleys, swales,
highways, and portions of driveways that cross a public sidewalk.
Single-Stream Recycling – recycling program that allows customers
to mix recyclable paper, plastic and glass (all recyclable material) into the
same bin.
Stewardship – is an ethic or responsibility to protect and maintain a
common good.
Sustainability – policies and strategies that meet society’s present
needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs.
Sustainability Plan – a document that addresses shot and long-term
environmental, economic, and social goals that will improve community
sustainability.
Workforce Housing – apartments and houses that are affordable for
workers in low and moderately paid jobs.
Xeriscaping – landscaping and gardening methods that reduce or
eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation.
Zero Waste – recycling or reuse of all natural and manmade materials
back into nature or the marketplace rather than sending those materials to
landfills or similar disposal options.
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Acronyms
ADA – American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990
AGN – Atlantic Greenway Network
CCATF – Miami-Dade Climate Change Advisory Task Force
CCSP – Climate Change Science Program
CMB - City of Miami Beach
CRS – Community Rating System
EMS – Emergency Management System
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
FDEP – Florida Department of Environmental Protection
FDOT – Florida Department of Transportation
FIND – Florida Inland Navigation District
GCRA – Global Change Research Act of 1990
GHG – Greenhouse Gas
HVAC – Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
IB – International Baccalaureate
IPM – Integrated Pest Management
KIO – Key Intended Outcome
KWh – Kilowatt-hour
LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LOS – Level of Service
MDC – Miami-Dade County
MS4 – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
NFIP – National Flood Insurance Program
NOAA – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPDES – National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
OGT – Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of
Greenways & Trails
OOS – Miami Dade County Office of Sustainability
PACE – Property Assessed Clean Energy
RFQ – Request of Qualifications
ROW – Right of Way
SAP – Synthesis & Assessment Products
SCAQMD – South Coast Air Quality Management District
SFWMD – South Florida Water Management District
USACE – United States Army Corps of Engineers
References
City of Miami, Climate Action Plan (MiaPlan).