Rebuilding After the Rain

About this episode

This episode discusses the city's response and recovery efforts following a late-September monsoon in Scottsdale.

This episode of Podsdale recaps the late-September monsoon that hit Scottsdale and the extensive cleanup that followed. Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Walsh explains how teams prepare before storms, how the city coordinated its rapid response and what crews encountered at Eldorado Park and other impacted areas. He also highlights the history and success of the Indian Bend Wash, the sustainable practices used during recovery and the improvements planned moving forward. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Scottsdale responds and builds resilience after major storms. 

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Walsh

Topics covered

• monsoon cleanup
• city response
• sustainable practices
• storm preparedness
• resilience building

Keywords

• monsoon
• cleanup
• Scottsdale
• Chris Walsh
• Eldorado Park
• Indian Bend Wash
• sustainability
• storm response

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Scottsdale

Places: Scottsdale, Eldorado Park, Indian Bend Wash

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