Building for the future: a conversation hosted by the Miami Herald and MSC Cruises
Jose Iglesias
jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Smart government policies, thoughtful design and innovative new construction materials can help South Florida weather rising seas and ensure clean water and healthy air.
That was the finding Wednesday by experts at a Miami Herald panel moderated by climate reporters Alex Harris, Denise Hruby and Ashely Miznazi.
Panelists included (from left) Privé Advisory Group CEO Hector Silva, Miami Beach Resilience Officer Amy Knowles, Coastal Construction Executive Patrick Murphy and Terra Group CEO David Martin. The event was hosted by MSC Cruises at its new Miami terminal at PortMiami. Partners included PortMiami and the Miami-Dade Beacon Council.
Miami, FL, October 1, 2025 - Richard E Sasso, Chairman of MSC Cruises North America, center wearing blue jacket, speaks to a group that attended a discussion titled, Building for the Future: Shaping Climate-Resilience at the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal in Port Miami. Inspired by the Herald's ongoing Building for the future series, this discussion featured leaders in development, government, construction and real estate to explore strategies for shaping a climate-resilient South Florida. Jose Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Miami, FL, October 1, 2025 - Miami Herald's climate reporter Denise Hruby asks a question during a discussion titled, Building for the Future: Shaping Climate-Resilience held at the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal in Port Miami. Lead climate reporter Alex Harris, foreground, and multimedia climate reporter Ashley Miznazi, right, rear, also took turns asking questions during the discussion. Inspired by the Herald's ongoing Building for the future series, this discussion featured leaders in development, government, construction and real estate to explore strategies for shaping a climate-resilient South Florida. Jose Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Miami, FL, October 1, 2025 -Program for a discussion titled Building for the Future: Shaping Climate-Resilience held at the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal in Port Miami. Inspired by the Herald's ongoing Building for the future series, this discussion featured leaders in development, government, construction and real estate to explore strategies for shaping a climate-resilient South Florida. Jose Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
Watch the entire discussion here:
This story was originally published October 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM.
