Living Well Into The Future - Episode 24: Navigating Disasters and Building Resilience

Host Julie B. Adler, delves into resilience in the face of major disasters such as 9-11, COVID-19, and devastating hurricanes. The discussion features LCWS, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst; Patti Dennenberg, a Houston resident who lived through multiple floods; and Alex Ramirez, a principal at Design Workshop. Barth emphasizes the psychological aspects of resilience, highlighting the importance of community and personal agency. Dennenberg shares her experiences of flooding in Houston and how family ties provided strength. Ramirez discusses the role of landscape architecture in enhancing urban resilience against extreme weather. The episode underscores the importance of community support, innovation in urban planning, […]