A new study reveals that dozens of luxury condos, hotels, and other buildings in southeast Florida are sinking at alarming rates. Researchers from the University of Miami found that 35 buildings, including the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Trump Tower III, and the Surf Club Towers, have sunk as much as three inches between 2016 and 2023. The main cause is believed to be vibrations from construction, which compact soil particles and cause subsidence. While some movement is expected during and immediately after construction, the continued sinking for years afterward is a cause for concern.
People walk against the backdrop of the skyline of Sunny Isles Beach, where beachside high-rise condo and luxury hotel buildings are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, according to a new study. Lynne Sladky/AP via CNN NewsourceDozens of luxury condos, hotels and other buildings in southeast Florida are sinking at a surprising rate, researchers reported in a recent study.
Nearly 70% of buildings are sinking in northern and central Sunny Isles Beach, according to the study. Around 23% of the structures in these locations were built in the past decade. At these specific locations, McNoldy told CNN “the buildings are sinking as fast as the ocean is rising, effectively doubling the rate at those sites.”
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