What can Houston, TX teach us about flood buyouts? | TFT 7/21/2026

<p>In this episode, we explore the complexities of flood risk management, community buyouts, and the importance of community participation in flood mitigation strategies, featuring insights from Dr. Ivis Garcia and case studies from Harris County, Texas.<br /><br />Chapters<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Summer Plans<br />02:48 Home Buyouts: Voluntary vs. Mandatory<br />05:36 The Impact of Communication on Buyouts<br />08:21 Community Engagement in Flood Decisions<br />10:41 Lessons Learned from Harris County's Buyout Program<br />13:24 Personal Experiences and Future Considerations<br /><br />RESOURCES<br />Texas Appleseed - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://texasappleseed.org" target="_blank">https://texasappleseed.org</a><br />Texas A&amp;M University - Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tamu.edu" target="_blank">https://tamu.edu</a><br />FEMA Flood Map Service Center - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home" target="_blank">https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home</a><br />Blue Acres Program - New Jersey - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/blueacres.html" target="_blank">https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/blueacres.html</a></p>