In this episode, Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator for the City of Olympia, Washington, USA, shares her path from environmental economics to landscape architecture and into public service. The conversation unpacks how cross-disciplinary insights inform Olympia’s proactive approach to climate adaptation, from downtown flood barriers to heat pump programmes for low-income households. Natalie explains the balancing act between long-term strategic planning and immediate public health needs, and how reframing resilience work as community investment strengthens local engagement. She also reflects on the power of neighbourhood connections, adaptive infrastructure, and the role of perception in climate preparedness. 

 

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