ATLANTA, GA – In response to the escalating threat of climate-induced disasters and their disproportionate impact on low-income and underserved communities, real estate and risk management professional Ibrahim Olanrewaju Hassan has launched a policy-aligned, data-driven intervention model that could redefine climate resilience planning in America’s most vulnerable property markets.
Drawing on over a decade of experience managing, appraising, and safeguarding residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Nigeria and the United States, Hassan’s model—recently submitted for academic publication—proposes an innovative fusion of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), participatory audits, retrofit design, and federal policy integration to protect at-risk housing clusters proactively.
In alignment with international efforts to strengthen climate resilience in the built environment, Ibrahim Olanrewaju Hassan’s U.S.-based initiative mirrors the priorities outlined in the Standard Times NG article, “Reimagining Nigeria’s Urban Resilience: Why Fire Resistance Must Be a Cornerstone of Commercial Construction.” The article highlights the urgent need to integrate fire-resistant materials and design strategies into commercial developments to mitigate disaster risks in Nigeria’s urban centers. Hassan’s model, centered on GIS-based vulnerability mapping, adaptive retrofits, and equity-focused property audits, translates these same principles to underserved U.S. housing markets. Both approaches emphasize that resilient infrastructure is not merely a technical aspiration but a policy imperative critical to protecting communities, optimizing public investment, and addressing systemic vulnerabilities in the real estate sector.
“Too often, disaster resilience is treated as a reactive process,” says Hassan. “My model aims to turn that around—creating a forward-looking, equity-centered blueprint that communities, policymakers, and housing stakeholders can adopt before disaster strikes.
A Career Rooted in Resilience and Risk Management
Hassan’s real estate credentials are as extensive as they are diverse. He holds a Master of Science in Commercial Real Estate from Georgia State University and a B.Tech in Estate Management from Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria, alongside multiple certifications as a Registered Surveyor and Valuer (RSV) and Associate Member of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (ANIVS).
Over the past 10 years, he has led Lanre Hassan Consulting as Principal Partner, completing more than 20 high-impact transactions, conducting over 250 pre-loss insurance inspections, and executing risk assessments for 200+ organizations. His track record spans urban property development to insurance risk control, consistently focusing on loss prevention and resilient real estate planning.
“I don’t just manage assets—I future-proof them,” Hassan remarks. “That’s where climate resilience becomes not only necessary, but economically sound.”
The Resilience Model: Bridging Equity, Science, and Policy
Hassan’s model plan, titled “Advancing Climate Resilience in U.S. Underserved Property Markets: A Policy-Oriented Model Plan for Implementation and Feasibility,” is built on six interrelated phases:
- Spatial Hazard Mapping and Vulnerability Analysis: Utilizing GIS to overlay environmental threats with socioeconomic risk indicators to identify high-impact intervention zones.
- Participatory Property Assessments: Engaging local stakeholders in risk identification, mirroring FEMA’s Community Disaster Resilience Zones approach.
- Climate-Adaptive Interventions: Tailoring retrofit packages to property-level needs, including upgrades such as storm-resistant materials, bioswales, and solar-integrated HVAC systems.
- Implementation via Local Partnerships: Collaborating with community-based contractors and technical colleges to stimulate job creation and empower local implementation.
- Longitudinal Monitoring: Using sensor-driven data collection to track reductions in stormwater runoff, energy use, insurance premiums, and tenant turnover.
- Policy Feedback and Replication: Converting field-tested interventions into modular templates and informing HUD and FEMA funding priorities with evidence-backed reports.
“Each phase is rooted in real-world feasibility and current federal directives,” notes Hassan. “I’ve aligned the design directly with FEMA’s BRIC framework, HUD’s Climate Action Plan, and the Department of Energy’s grant infrastructure.”
Policy Momentum and Funding Alignment
Hassan’s research aligns seamlessly with various U.S. climate policy instruments. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have set the stage for proactive investments in mitigation and climate equity, offering billions in federal funding to communities implementing pre-disaster resilience strategies.
His model also complements local policy shifts: municipalities like New York City, Oakland, and Miami-Dade increasingly prioritize climate equity in zoning and housing codes, often requiring risk-informed retrofitting plans for approval. Hassan’s modular strategy supports these evolving frameworks.
“Climate resilience is now a bipartisan issue—it’s about protecting infrastructure, families, and national economic stability,” he explains. “My goal is to give decision-makers a tested framework that meets the urgency of the moment.”
From Nigerian Property Markets to U.S. Resilience Solutions
Though based in Atlanta, Georgia, Hassan’s professional roots are international. At Majorisk International Loss Adjusters Limited, he investigated over 200 insurance claims and led property audits for multinational clients across Africa. He later transitioned to operational leadership roles in Lagos’ private sector, before launching his consultancy.
This global background shaped his systems-level view of property risk, one that balances market intelligence, community context, and regulatory adaptability.
“It’s not enough to understand buildings; you have to understand the people who live in them, the climate systems that affect them, and the policies that can either protect or exclude them,” says Hassan. “That intersection defines my work.”
Next Steps: Academic Publication and Strategic Partnerships
The model paper was published in a peer-reviewed journal, the International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews (IJRPR). Hassan hopes this will catalyze pilot opportunities, local government partnerships, and philanthropic investment.
“I’m looking for collaborators, urban planners, nonprofit housing developers, government officials committed to climate justice and innovation,” he affirms.
In the meantime, Hassan continues to build awareness of the model through professional networks. He is interested in partnerships with HUD regional offices, the U.S. Green Building Council, and federal resilience grant programs.
A Model for the Future
As extreme weather events intensify, the need for durable, inclusive, and technically sound resilience strategies has never been greater. With his experience, credentials, and research rigor, Ibrahim Olanrewaju Hassan offers more than just theory—he provides a pathway forward.
“This model is not a concept,” he concludes. “It’s a deployable framework. With the right backing, we can protect underserved housing, reduce public disaster costs, and lead the country toward a more resilient, equitable future.”
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