Aris Papadopoulos joins host Hal Needham for an in-depth discussion on consumer resilience, vulnerable development, and the future of resilient housing.
After surviving the events surrounding the September 11 attacks near the World Trade Center, Aris began questioning why so many buildings and communities are designed with avoidable vulnerabilities. Since then, he has dedicated his work to educating consumers on how to make smarter decisions about where they live and how homes are built.
The episode explores broken incentives within the development system, weak building codes, flood disclosure challenges, and how consumers can better evaluate risk before purchasing property. Aris also explains the growing importance of resilience ratings, lender awareness, and resilient design standards worldwide.
Listeners will hear practical examples of resilient communities, insights into the future of real estate and insurance, and why education may be the key to reducing disaster losses in the decades ahead.
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