Throughout my career, I have spent a lot of time thinking about what makes something last. Early on, that focus was primarily on physical structures. I wanted to understand why some buildings, roads, and developments stood the test of time while others seemed to struggle

In coastal work, people tend to focus on the obvious risks. Storm tracks, wind speeds, flood maps, and insurance zones. Those things matter, but they are not usually what determines whether a property holds up or fails. In my experience, the real answers are almost