Resilient Futures Podcast
University of Georgia Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Big, leafy shade trees, burbling creeks, and access to recreation in beautiful natural areas: most people intuitively know that these kinds of natural amenities create pleasant communities, and houses located close to these kinds of resources tend to sell for more than those without. What folks often aren’t thinking about is the fact that these resources have other benefits too–including filtering stormwater, sequestering carbon, and cooling neighborhoods. But how can we use policy to help encourage developers to adopt these policies from the start? And how can policy backfire in helping create equitably distributed natural resources for communities?
Michael Drescher, Associate Professor in the School of Planning and Adam Skoyles, PhD student at the University of Waterloo, joined host Alysha Helmrich to discuss these questions and more.
Drescher is the Director of the Residential Development Impact Scorecard for the Environment (RISE) project, which “Aims to better understand the longer-term impacts of urban residential developments on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and seeks to measure the effectiveness of GHG mitigation efforts of green infrastructure.” Learn more about how RISE is working to help institute permanent changes in the development sector through their scorecard on the podcast!
Check out the episode for more: Greening the Cul-de-sac: Leveraging Nature-Positive Residential Development
The Engineering With Nature Podcast
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering With Nature (EWN)
When we think about the use of nature-based features to increase coastal resilience, the current focus is mostly on coasts along the ocean. But what about the Great Lakes? Over the past 10 years, the Great Lakes have experienced both historic high and historic low lake levels. These extreme fluctuations cause flooding, erosion, and property damage, often putting people living in communities at risk. In Season 8, Episode 4, host Sarah Thorne is joined by Burton Suedel, Research Biologist in the Environmental Laboratory at the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and David Bucaro, Chief of the Planning Branch, Chicago District, USACE. They are discussing the important work underway to make the Great Lakes more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Check out the episode to learn more: Protecting the Legacy of the Great Lakes- A Collaborative Approach to Coastal Resiliency
The Rewilding Earth Podcast
Rewilding Institute
Todd Bridges reflects on his extensive career with the US Army Corps of Engineers, where he initiated the ‘Engineering with Nature’ program. This initiative seeks to align natural and engineering processes to deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits. The discussion explores the history and current efforts in sustainable engineering, including significant projects like the Yolo Bypass in California. Todd emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, nature-based solutions, and the promising future of young professionals in addressing climate change and ecosystem restoration.
Check out the episode to learn more: Dr. Todd Bridges on Engineering With Nature
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