Alan’s Newsletter

Why Does Florida Weather Feel So Humid?

How Dew Point Explains What the Numbers Miss

Dec 13 • Alan Booker

November 2025

Can Ethiopia Become the Switzerland of Africa?

How a Landlocked Nation Can Turn Water into Power

Nov 30 • Alan Booker

The Ultimate Leadership Test: Knowing When to Step Down

The Power of Voluntary Leadership Transition from Ancient Rome to Modern Singapore

Nov 9 • Alan Booker

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October 2025

What Is a Comprehensive Plan - and Why It Matters

Behind every thriving community is a plan that turns vision into action. The Comprehensive Plan guides how your community grows, connects, and thrives…

Oct 18 • Alan Booker

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Savannah's 1733 Plan: A Blueprint for Resilient Cities

Designed before cars or air-conditioning, Savannah's city plan shows how geography, shade, and fairness built one of America's most livable cities.

Oct 11 • Alan Booker

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September 2025

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.

Sep 20 • Alan Booker

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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.

Sep 14 • Alan Booker

Key Things to Know about the Garnet Fire

Steep terrain, beetle-killed forests, and drought stress are fueling California’s Garnet Fire — raising urgent questions about resilience and sequoia…

Sep 6 • Alan Booker

August 2025

The Hidden Danger of Unmapped Flood Zones

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

Aug 31 • Alan Booker

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

Desert oven vs Florida sauna — Las Vegas gets more sun, Orlando more rain and humidity. Which feels better year-round?

Aug 24 • Alan Booker

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What is alanworldview?

Exploring Resilience, Sustainability, and Foresight Through Geography and Place

Aug 19 • Alan Booker

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How Ukraine's Geography Shapes Its Economic Potential

From Attila to Putin: Ukraine's Geopolitical Crossroads

Aug 16 • Alan Booker