Mary Brickell Village

Miami, FL

The Challenge

Mary Brickell Village, a high-traffic mixed-use shopping destination in Miami, Florida, faces ongoing flood risk from heavy rainfall, storm surge, and urban flooding. With numerous ground-level storefronts, along with elevators, escalators, parking garages, and primary entryways, even minor flooding could result in widespread damage, tenant disruption, and prolonged downtime for a busy shopping hub and important tourist destination.

Because of the size and layout of the property, flood protection needed to be implemented without interrupting daily operations or tenant access, making a single, one-time solution impractical.

The Recommendations

Flood Risk America partnered with Mary Brickell Village to deliver a phased flood protection strategy, allowing protection to be installed over time while keeping the property fully operational.

The solution included custom-engineered flood panels designed specifically for:

Ground-level storefronts exposed to flooding
Elevators and escalators vulnerable to water intrusion
Parking garage openings
Main pedestrian entryways

Each panel was fabricated to match unique opening sizes and architectural constraints, ensuring reliable performance without compromising the look or function of the space.

The Result

Through a phased rollout, Mary Brickell Village now has a comprehensive, property-wide flood protection system in place. The custom panels provide consistent defense across multiple building types and access points, significantly reducing flood risk for tenants and common areas alike.

By investing in a scalable, site-specific approach, Mary Brickell Village has strengthened its resilience while maintaining business continuity, giving property managers, tenants, and visitors greater confidence during severe weather events.