Data, meet demonstrations. 🤝 Portland, Oregon's regional government, Oregon Metro, launched a new Safe Streets hub. The hub gives residents, advocates, and city leaders access to safety data across the region.

Would you risk it? Just 12 inches of water can sweep away a car. #Flooding is the deadliest weather hazard for drivers. In my latest breakdown, I share essential #FloodSafety facts—and the one rule that could save your life: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #TurnAroundDontDrown.

6z Euro ensembles and Google Deep Mind ensembles for 93L and 94L.

The 6z Google Deep Mind ensembles are below. The western AOI is definitely one to watch. The eastern AOI will likely recurve but should be watched for potential Bermuda impacts.

Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax.

The federal government’s current role in transportation infrastructure is outdated and ineffective. The interstate highway system has long been completed, yet this expansion-based operation is the default basis of federal transportation spending.

Ukraine sits at a crossroads — rich in ports, rivers, and farmland, yet often too exposed to turn potential into lasting power. Why is its geography both a blessing and a curse — and what does that mean for its future? Full analysis → medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Ukraine #Geopolitics

Peace in Ukraine remains elusive because neither side is satisfied. For Russia, the war is about regaining strategic depth—a buffer it lost after the Soviet collapse. Why this quest collides with Ukraine’s survival medium.com/@alanworldvi... #UkraineWar #Geopolitics #StrategicDepth

Would you drive through a flooded street? It’s a split-second decision. #Flooding is the deadliest weather hazard for drivers. I break down essential Flood Safety facts: how little water can sweep away a car — and the one rule that matters most. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Floodsafety #Floods

Florida summers are humid, Vegas summers are scorching — but which city actually feels better year-round? I compared NOAA data on heat, rain, freezes & humidity to see who wins: Orlando or Las Vegas. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Florida #LasVegas #Climate #FLwx #NVwx #Orlando

What makes Florida’s springs so blue — and such a must-see escape? Just an hour from Orlando, Blue Spring offers crystal waters, manatees in winter & a quieter Florida beyond the crowds. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Florida #Travel #Nature #RealFlorida

Florida’s growth has always flowed with water — from rivers and canals to global ports. Can water still power Florida’s future amid climate risk and global competition? 👉 medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Florida #Resilience #Climate #Infrastructure

Families keep getting flooded out of their homes — not just on the coast, but inland too. So why do we still build in floodplains? Outdated maps and old rules leave communities at risk. Smarter planning can keep people safer. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #FloodRisk #Resilience #Floods

Buying a #Florida home can be exciting — but flood risk is often overlooked. Which neighborhoods are safest, and how can buyers really know? This guide breaks down FEMA maps, flood zones & rising risks — and how to plan with resilience in mind. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #FloodRisk

Florida heat is more than a stereotype — it’s a daily reality. Which #Florida city actually has the most comfortable climate year-round? I analyzed NOAA data from 10 cities — rain, freezes, heat & dew points — to see which feels best. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #FLwx #Climate

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 59,844 acres and is 89% ⏫contained. Grateful to the crews working day and night in rugged terrain to hold lines, protect cultural sites, and safeguard the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 59,844 acres and is now 87% contained. Thanks to tireless firefighters, a blaze that could have been far worse is being guided and minimized. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

Have you ever wondered how deserts, rivers, and coasts shaped #Africa’s history — often limiting trade and growth? This article explores how geography constrained the past, and how resilience and innovation could shape the future. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Geography #Geopolitics

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 59,844 acres and is 85% contained. Crews are holding lines & protecting the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. What makes Sierra wildfires so hard to contain — and what does it mean for resilience? medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 59,531 acres and is 73% contained. Grateful to the crews who continue reinforcing lines and safeguarding the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. Their hard work in tough terrain is making the difference. #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 59,531 acres and is 71% contained. Crews are reinforcing lines, conducting strategic firing, and protecting the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias medium.com/@alanworldview…#Wildfirer#CAwxw#SierraNevadada

Have you ever wondered how deserts, rivers, and coasts shaped #Africa’s history — often limiting trade and growth? This article explores how geography constrained the past, and how resilience and innovation could shape the future. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Geography #Geopolitics

🔥 The #GarnetFire has burned 58,905 acres and is 69% contained. Crews are reinforcing lines, protecting cultural sites & the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias, and holding the fire north of the Kings River. #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada medium.com/@alanworldvi...

The #GarnetFire shows how steep terrain, beetle-killed forests & drought stress collide in California’s Sierra Nevada. Why are even giant sequoias at risk in fires they once survived for millennia? Key lessons on resilience & living with fire: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

The #GarnetFire has burned 58,783 acres and is 37% contained. Crews are reinforcing lines, protecting cultural sites & the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias, and holding the fire north of the Kings River. #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada #Wildfire #CAwx #SierraNevada

The #GarnetFire has grown to 57,412 acres with only 23% containment. Why are Sierra wildfires so hard to control — even with thousands of firefighters on the line? medium.com/@alanworldvi... #CAwx #Wildfire #SierraNevada

The #GarnetFire is threatening McKinley Grove Road as crews race to shield giant sequoias. These trees have survived for millennia, but today’s megafires burn with unprecedented force. What makes the Sierra Nevada so vulnerable? medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Cawx

🔥 The #GarnetFire is now 56,795 acres (15% contained). Crews are holding lines near Snow Corral & McKinley Grove Roads, but beetle-killed forests and rugged canyons keep the fire unpredictable. What fuels make Sierra wildfires so hard to stop? medium.com/@alanworldvi... #cawx

Why does the #GarnetFire matter beyond containment maps? Rugged canyons, drought-stressed forests, and 2,000-year-old sequoias tell a bigger story of resilience and risk. Full analysis medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx

🔥 The #GarnetFire has grown to 54,925 acres (14% contained). Most growth was to the north, crossing McKinley Grove Rd toward Snow Corral Rd. Crews reinforced lines with dozers & hand crews; sprinklers & smokejumpers are protecting the Giant Sequoias. #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

Why does the #GarnetFire matter beyond containment maps? Rugged canyons, drought-stressed forests, and 2,000-year-old sequoias tell a bigger story of resilience and risk. Full analysis medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx

🔥 The #GarnetFire has grown to 54,925 acres (14% contained). Most growth was to the north, crossing McKinley Grove Rd toward Snow Corral Rd. Crews reinforced lines with dozers & hand crews; sprinklers & smokejumpers are protecting the Giant Sequoias. #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

🔥 The #GarnetFire has grown to 49,109 acres (14% contained). Overnight it spread north & northwest, spotting along McKinley Grove Rd and reaching lines between Fence Meadow & Nutmeg Saddle. Crews are reinforcing contingency lines to protect nearby meadows. #Wildfire #CAwx

🌩️ Rainstorms bring hope—but also danger. While showers may slow the #GarnetFire, dry lightning and gusty winds can spark new ignitions. On Sept 3 alone, nine new fires were confirmed from lightning strikes in the Sierra. #Wildfire #CAwx #Lightning

🔥 The #GarnetFire in California’s Sierra National Forest has surged from 36,451 acres yesterday to 46,619 acres today. Containment remains at 14%. Most of the growth was on the NW front. #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

Why do we still build in floodplains? From Camp Mystic to Hurricane Milton, outdated maps and minimum standards expose families to risk. The way forward: stronger planning and resilience. Read more: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Floodplain #FloodRisk #Resilience #Climate

Buying a home in Florida? Don’t overlook flood risk. Hurricanes, rising seas, and outdated FEMA maps mean “low risk” may not be safe. Here’s how to check. Guide here: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Florida #FloodRisk #HomeBuying #Resilience

Which Florida city has the best climate year-round? NOAA data across 10 cities reveals surprising winners for comfort — rain, heat, freezes, and dew points included. Read here: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Florida #Climate #Weather #NOAA

Yet vegetation tells a harsher story. VegDRI shows Fresno County in Moderate to Severe stress — fuels already dry and primed to burn hotter, with higher risk of fires jumping rivers meant as firebreaks. This gap explains why #wildfire risk can outpace the drought map. #CAwx

There’s more to the story: Drought shapes lives and landscapes in California. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Fresno County — home to the #GarnetFire — as “Abnormally Dry” to “Moderate Drought.” Yet heavy timber and bug-killed trees heighten fire growth risk. #CAwx #Wildfire

On the eastern side, firefighters have used favorable conditions — with air support and dozers — to contain the fire’s active edge. #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought #GarnetFire

The #GarnetFire in California’s Sierra National Forest has burned 36,451 acres and is 14% contained (Sept 7 update). #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

Las Vegas vs Orlando: Which city has the better climate year-round? Dry desert oven or humid Florida sauna — which feels more livable day to day? Full analysis 👉 medium.com/@alanworldvi... #LasVegas #Orlando #Climate #Weather #FLwx #NVwx

Las Vegas thrives in one of the driest regions on Earth. Its survival depends on the Colorado River — a lifeline under historic stress. What does this mean for the Southwest’s future? Read: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Water #Drought #ClimateResilience #Geography

A living wall of trees is slowing the Sahara’s advance — and teaching the world how to fight drought with nature. 🌍🌱 What lessons can the U.S. Southwest learn from Africa’s Great Green Wall? Read: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #ClimateResilience #Drought #Africa #Geography

As wildfires spread, the stakes reach beyond forests. The Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim shows how fire, drought & water are inseparable in the American West. Read: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #AZwx #ClimateResilience

🔥 The #GarnetFire reminds us: Western wildfires are burning hotter & longer. But solutions aren’t only high-tech. For centuries, Native Americans used fire & resilient trees to restore balance. Read: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #ClimateResilience

🔥 Key Things to Know about the #GarnetFire: Steep Sierra terrain, drought-stressed forests, and the fight to protect ancient sequoias are shaping California’s latest wildfire. Read more: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

🔥 The #GarnetFire in California’s Sierra National Forest has now burned 34,138 acres and is 14% contained (as of Sept 6, 2025). Crews continue to work steep canyons, heavy fuels, and drought-stressed timber. #Wildfire #CAwx #Drought

Had the privilege of seeing Ann Sussman present at the Tampa CNU and speaking with her in person—she’s fascinating. Cognitive Architecture is one of the most thought-provoking books in urban design. From natural to built environment, modern design often disconnects us from a vital human connection.