In this episode, we explore the complexities of flood risk management, community buyouts, and the importance of community participation in flood mitigation strategies, featuring insights from Dr. Ivis Garcia and case studies from Harris County, Texas.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Summer Plans
02:48 Home Buyouts: Voluntary vs. Mandatory
05:36 The Impact of Communication on Buyouts
08:21 Community Engagement in Flood Decisions
10:41 Lessons Learned from Harris County's Buyout Program
13:24 Personal Experiences and Future Considerations

RESOURCES
Texas Appleseed - https://texasappleseed.org
Texas A&M University - Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning - https://tamu.edu
FEMA Flood Map Service Center - https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
Blue Acres Program - New Jersey - https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/blueacres.html

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