Sad but Strong: The Surfside Story

Hidden Treasures of Our Town by Ms. Uribe's 5th graders at Ruth K. Broad K-8

Episode notes

In the early hours of June 24, 2021, the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, suddenly collapsed, changing building safety forever. In this episode, Matteo, Ezekiel, Ilan, Adtiyaram,and Noam explore the devastating event and the massive federal investigation that followed. Join us as we examine how a community’s resilience and a rigorous search for the truth are preventing future disasters five years later.

Special Guest: Kobi Karp

We are honored to be joined by world-renowned architect Kobi Karp, a leading voice in Miami’s architectural landscape. With his deep expertise in both historic preservation and modern high-rise design, Kobi joins us to discuss the technical evolution of building safety since 2021.

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