Empathy Affect
On Empathy Affect, we explore the human side of government. We get to know the real people in government who serve us. We learn about their missions, the people they serve, and the true impact of their work. In each episode, we'll speak with real people about how they weave empathy into the policies and programs of government.
Empathy Affect
S1E5: Building More Climate-Resilient Communities With HUD
Our communities’ resilience has been tested amid exacerbated natural disasters and extreme weather from climate change. As we face a reality shaped by climate change, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is playing its own role in helping the country develop and rebuild in more resilient ways. In this episode of Fors Marsh Media’s Empathy Affect, we untangle some of the challenges around climate resilience, community development, and affordable housing, as well available resources to build a resilient community with our guest Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD.