City of Key West Adaptation Plan Policy and Integration Into Plans Workshop. September 8th 2026

The City of Key West held a workshop on September 8, 2026, focused on integrating climate adaptation policies into local planning documents, including the comprehensive plan and code of ordinances. The discussion emphasized prioritizing 30 critical flood risk management projects from an initial list of 118, funded through a combination of state and federal grants. Key procurement-related topics included capital improvement projects addressing flood infrastructure, such as road elevation, drainage systems, and shoreline protection, with considerations for cost-effectiveness and long-term resilience. Policy reforms were proposed to update development regulations, incentivize resilient building practices, and incorporate nature-based solutions alongside traditional infrastructure. The city aims to adopt adaptation action areas and revise project evaluation criteria to better allocate funding and manage flood risk in vulnerable zones. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting outlined strategic planning and budgeting approaches for future procurement and capital projects related to climate resilience.