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Urban planner, geographer & floodplain manager exploring resilience, place & global systems. Posts on climate, geopolitics & urban design: http://alanworldview.com

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Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌍 Every city, river, and border tells a story.
Geography isn’t just a backdrop—it drives resilience, conflict, and how our communities evolve.
Welcome to alanworldview: medium.com/@alanworldvi...

#Geography #UrbanPlanning #Resilience #Sustainability

What is alanworldview?

Exploring Resilience, Sustainability, and Foresight Through Geography and Place

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 1d

Most flood deaths happen on the road — not in homes. Just 12 inches of water can sweep away a car, and 2 feet can carry off a truck. When streets turn into rivers, the safest move is simple: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #FloodSafety #TurnAroundDontDrown

What You Should Know About Driving Through Flooded Streets

Flooding kills more drivers than any weather hazard. When every street turns into a river, even an ordinary drive can become deadly.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 1d

What if your home isn’t on a FEMA flood map — but still floods? Across the U.S., millions live in unmapped or outdated zones that hide real danger. A blank spot on the map isn’t safety — it’s uncertainty. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #FloodRisk #Mapping #Resilience #ClimateChange

The Hidden Danger of Unmapped Flood Zones

How Gaps in Flood Data Put Homes and Communities in Danger.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 1d

Why do we still build in #floodplains — even after tragedies like Camp Mystic or Hurricane Milton? Outdated maps, minimal rules, and rising risk make this a national challenge. Here’s what it reveals about how we can plan smarter, not just higher.
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Why Do We Still Build in the Floodplain?

Outdated maps. Minimum standards. Growing risk. What Camp Mystic and Hurricane Milton reveal about the need to plan smarter — not just…

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 1d

Buying a home in #Florida? Don’t rely on flood maps alone. Hurricanes, runoff, and rising seas make flood risk far more complex than a single zone line. Learn how to investigate, ask the right questions, and protect your investment. medium.com/@alanworldvi... #HomeBuying #Floodplain

Buying a Home in Florida? Don’t Overlook Flood Risk

Florida home buying often overlooks a critical risk: flooding. Don’t rely on FEMA maps alone. Learn the 5 key steps to investigate property…

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 4d

12z ICON trying to form a little something off the FL gulf coast next week.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 7d

It’s never too early—or too late—to be prepared during hurricane season. 🌀 #HurricaneSeason #TropicalUpdate #StayPrepared

Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning! Overnight, the NHC marked another area to watch over The Bahamas for potential development. It currently has a 10% development chance. The area in the eastern Atlantic remains with 20% development chances.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 7d

Africa's geography posed immense challenges: deserts, disease, and treacherous coasts. Why did these barriers have such a lasting impact? Read my analysis: medium.com/@alanworldvi... #Geography #Economics #AfricaRising

How Africa’s Geography Has Shaped Its History and Future

Deserts, rivers, coasts, and disease once isolated; now technology, infrastructure, and innovation are turning those barriers into bridges.

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 11d

18z HAFS-A, HAFS-B and HMON for Tuesday afternoon. All just offshore the Georgia/SC coast.

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 11d

0z spaghetti models are here for #TD9.

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 12d

12z GFS with a landfall in SC on early Tuesday morning. A bit stronger on this run compared to earlier runs.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 14d

China’s confidence in its leverage over the U.S. unsettles trade partners—but that stance is rooted in deeper forces of history, geography, and strategy. What if this is only the beginning? Read more: medium.com/@alanworldvi...

What If China Is Just Getting Started?

How China’s Infrastructure, Culture, and Geography Shape Its Future Growth

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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 14d

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.

Photo of a street in Portland, Oregan marked with bollards; the bollards are outlined in glowing white lines. Text reads “Data (handshake emoji) Demonstrations” and the handshake is over “designing streets to be safer.”

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 15d

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.

What You Should Know About Driving Through Flooded Streets

Flooding kills more drivers than any weather hazard. When every street turns into a river, even an ordinary drive can become deadly.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 15d

Ukraine’s geography is both blessing and curse—fertile soil, vital ports, but open plains that invite conflict. Can leadership turn raw potential into lasting power? Read more in How Ukraine’s Geography Shapes Its Economic Potential medium.com/@alanworldvi...

How Ukraine’s Geography Shapes Its Economic Potential

From Attila to Putin: Ukraine’s Geopolitical Crossroads

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Florida Tropics @floridatropics1.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 18d

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.

Graphical representation showing downtown centers being much more productive than big box stores or shopping centers.

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Strong Towns @strongtowns.org · 17d

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.

Photograph of a highway. Text reads "What we build vs." with an arrow pointing to the right to indicate the user should swipe. Further text also says "Federally funded highway expansions: Costly, Low-value, Misaligned with local needs"

Photograph of a person riding a bicycle. Text reads "What we need. Local empowerment, smaller-scale needs. Creates value for our communities, Safe for all users, Great benefits with smaller costs."

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 18d

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

How Ukraine’s Geography Shapes Its Economic Potential

From Attila to Putin: Ukraine’s Geopolitical Crossroads

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 18d

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

Ukraine’s War Through a Geographic Lens: Rivers, Steppes, and Strategic Depth

Explore how Ukraine’s rivers, terrain, and ports have shaped the war with Russia from 2022 to 2025 — and why geography still defines the…

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 18d

Peace in Ukraine keeps failing because Russia’s drive for strategic depth collides with Ukraine’s survival.
Why does this make a settlement so elusive in 2025?
My latest analysis: medium.com/@alanworldvi...

Ukraine’s War Through a Geographic Lens: Rivers, Steppes, and Strategic Depth

Explore how Ukraine’s rivers, terrain, and ports have shaped the war with Russia from 2022 to 2025 — and why geography still defines the…

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 18d

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

What You Should Know About Driving Through Flooded Streets

Flooding kills more drivers than any weather hazard. When every street turns into a river, even an ordinary drive can become deadly.

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 19d

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

Las Vegas vs Orlando: Which City Has the Better Climate Year-Round?

Desert oven vs. Florida sauna — which one feels better year-round?

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 19d

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

Blue Spring State Park: Florida’s Natural Escape Beyond Orlando

Just an hour from Orlando, Blue Spring State Park’s crystal-clear waters reveal the real Florida — a place to recharge, swim year-round…

Alan booker @alanworldview.bsky.social · 19d

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?
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#Florida #Resilience #Climate #Infrastructure

Why Florida’s Wealth is Written in Water

Florida’s Waterways: The Secret Engine of the State’s Economy