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Summary: Lesie and I sit down to discuss ecology and the built environment. We talk about the intersection of public and private space, art, and even mushrooms!

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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I had a blast talking with Leslie about her thoughts on the built environment. Leslie’s landscape architecture practice focuses on the public realm and so does our conversation. We also delve into her art practice and her thoughts on whimsy. 

Connect with Leslie: Art | Website | LinkedIn | Instagram 

About Leslie: Leslie is an urban and landscape designer with a multidisciplinary background in the natural sciences and landscape architecture. With experience in both the public and private sectors, her work has encompassed the horticulture, construction, natural resource, and design and planning industries. As a Landscape Architect at RATIO, Leslie focuses on design that promotes ecological, cultural, and economic health and inclusivity.

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Sterling Stevens is an Architectural Photographer and Real Estate Photographer (we discuss the difference) who has an amazing talent for communicating the built environment through the lens of a camera.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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In this incredibly fun interview with Sterling Stevens, we discuss all about how he found his way from New Jersey to Texas and finally to North Carolina. How he found his way from Architecture to Architectural and Real Estate Photography. We discuss the difference between those two fields and how photography is all about the visual communication of the built environment. 

Mentioned in the Episode: Envisioning Information

Connect with Sterling: Carolina Standard | Sterling E. Stevens Design Photo | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

About Sterling: Sterling E. Stevens is a professional and fine art photographer classically educated as an architect.  An acute empathy for surroundings, a trained aesthetic sensibility, and joy for exploring places combined to influence his gradual transition from a design career to regularly translating observations through a viewfinder.  Places, similar to people, experience birth, life and death and in his photographic art, Sterling captures portraits of our built environment, framing the active life within or haunting ghosts that remain. As his imagery gained exposure, further opportunities arose, and for the past 12 years Sterling has worked throughout the southern United States as an independent architectural photographer. 

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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I had the chance to visit the Raleigh Office of LS3P to interview the Raleigh Office Leader and Principle, Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP. We talk all about his path to becoming an architect, a profession he knew he wanted to be a part of from a very early age. We also discuss the surprise benefits that came from remote work, his advice for other architects, and how the key to great work is often “listening”.

Connect with LS3P: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Steve Recommends: The Way of the Shepherd

About Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP:  Vice President and Principal Steve Hepler serves as LS3P’s Raleigh Office Leader. Steve brings 40 years of experience to the firm as Principal-in-Charge and Architect-of-Record on a variety of project types including corporate commercial, retail, mixed-use, institutional, higher education and healthcare project types throughout the Southeast.

Steve is active in professional and community organizations, serving as the 1993 President of the AIA-Charlotte chapter and a member of the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors in 1992. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board in Myrtle Beach, SC and a former member of the Historic District Commission in Georgetown, SC.

He is an active member in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Inter-City Visit Task Force Committee. Steve is also a member of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board, a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a member of the Triangle chapter of CoreNet, and a member of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP).

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

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Summary: Sterling Stevens is an Architectural Photographer and Real Estate Photographer (we discuss the difference) who has an amazing talent for communicating the built environment through the lens of a camera.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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In this incredibly fun interview with Sterling Stevens, we discuss all about how he found his way from New Jersey to Texas and finally to North Carolina. How he found his way from Architecture to Architectural and Real Estate Photography. We discuss the difference between those two fields and how photography is all about the visual communication of the built environment. 

Mentioned in the Episode: Envisioning Information

Connect with Sterling: Carolina Standard | Sterling E. Stevens Design Photo | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

About Sterling: Sterling E. Stevens is a professional and fine art photographer classically educated as an architect.  An acute empathy for surroundings, a trained aesthetic sensibility, and joy for exploring places combined to influence his gradual transition from a design career to regularly translating observations through a viewfinder.  Places, similar to people, experience birth, life and death and in his photographic art, Sterling captures portraits of our built environment, framing the active life within or haunting ghosts that remain. As his imagery gained exposure, further opportunities arose, and for the past 12 years Sterling has worked throughout the southern United States as an independent architectural photographer. 

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Jedidiah Gant and I talk all about murals in Raleigh and the process of getting a mural on a wall.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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In this episode Jedidiah and I talk about all things mural in Raleigh. We start off talking about 90’s bands, but then get into the four key requirements of any mural project and the process of getting “Green City, USA” from a concept up onto the wall in Downtown Raleigh. We even get into how we both got our names.

About Jedidiah: Jedidiah Gant is a designer living with his wife, two kids, and pup in Downtown Raleigh where he's walked the streets looking for creative opportunities and vinyl records since 2005. His work focuses on media strategy, creative urbanism, and community engagement (or some combination of all three). 

He is the Brand Director at Myriad, a video agency who focuses on making video make a difference for tech and social impact brands. As well, he is the Director of the Raleigh Murals Project, a non-profit organization that has helped make Raleigh colorful since 2015 by installing murals with brands such as ACLU, Google Fiber, March for our Lives, Red Hat, Truth, and Vans among many others. 

He has a bachelor degree in Architecture from UNC Charlotte and a Masters Degree in New Media from NC State’s College of Design (Art+ Design). He has taught media theory in the Art + Design graduate department since 2019. 

Raleigh Murals Project Instagram

Raleigh Murals Project Twitter

Jedidiah Gant Instagram

Jedidiah Gant Twitter

Jedidiah Gant LinkedIn

Yard Style Christmas (Album)

Natty Christmas (Album)

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

Send a text

Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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I had the chance to visit the Raleigh Office of LS3P to interview the Raleigh Office Leader and Principle, Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP. We talk all about his path to becoming an architect, a profession he knew he wanted to be a part of from a very early age. We also discuss the surprise benefits that came from remote work, his advice for other architects, and how the key to great work is often “listening”.

Connect with LS3P: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Steve Recommends: The Way of the Shepherd

About Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP:  Vice President and Principal Steve Hepler serves as LS3P’s Raleigh Office Leader. Steve brings 40 years of experience to the firm as Principal-in-Charge and Architect-of-Record on a variety of project types including corporate commercial, retail, mixed-use, institutional, higher education and healthcare project types throughout the Southeast.

Steve is active in professional and community organizations, serving as the 1993 President of the AIA-Charlotte chapter and a member of the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors in 1992. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board in Myrtle Beach, SC and a former member of the Historic District Commission in Georgetown, SC.

He is an active member in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Inter-City Visit Task Force Committee. Steve is also a member of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board, a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a member of the Triangle chapter of CoreNet, and a member of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP).

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time

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Summary: Jedidiah Gant and I talk all about murals in Raleigh and the process of getting a mural on a wall.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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In this episode Jedidiah and I talk about all things mural in Raleigh. We start off talking about 90’s bands, but then get into the four key requirements of any mural project and the process of getting “Green City, USA” from a concept up onto the wall in Downtown Raleigh. We even get into how we both got our names.

About Jedidiah: Jedidiah Gant is a designer living with his wife, two kids, and pup in Downtown Raleigh where he's walked the streets looking for creative opportunities and vinyl records since 2005. His work focuses on media strategy, creative urbanism, and community engagement (or some combination of all three). 

He is the Brand Director at Myriad, a video agency who focuses on making video make a difference for tech and social impact brands. As well, he is the Director of the Raleigh Murals Project, a non-profit organization that has helped make Raleigh colorful since 2015 by installing murals with brands such as ACLU, Google Fiber, March for our Lives, Red Hat, Truth, and Vans among many others. 

He has a bachelor degree in Architecture from UNC Charlotte and a Masters Degree in New Media from NC State’s College of Design (Art+ Design). He has taught media theory in the Art + Design graduate department since 2019. 

Raleigh Murals Project Instagram

Raleigh Murals Project Twitter

Jedidiah Gant Instagram

Jedidiah Gant Twitter

Jedidiah Gant LinkedIn

Yard Style Christmas (Album)

Natty Christmas (Album)

________________________________________________________

As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Guest host Cara Byrne steps in to interview Jed Byrne in a special “get to know your host” episode.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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Cara Byrne, my wife, steps up to the plate to get the “dirt” on me, Jed Byrne.  She asks me all about my professional and educational background, we play a great game of “this or that”, she asks some questions from the audience, and things even get personal!

Stay tuned to the very end for a hidden clip from an episode “indtruder”.

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

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Summary: Kathleen Henry and I go on a deep dive about Economic Development in Wake County.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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Today I had the chance to chat with Kathleen Henry who is an Economic Development Director with Wake County Economic Development (WCED).  We do a deep dive all about what the economic development process actually looks like, what is the current state of economic development in Wake County, and what do site selectors look for when they are on the hunt for locations for their clients.  

About Kathleen: As a key member of WCED’s business recruitment and expansion team, Kathleen Henry manages all aspects of the business recruitment and expansion process and contributes to the overall BRE strategy. She also leads efforts around WCED’s International Business & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives with the goal of recruiting and marketing the region to foreign-owned companies.

Before arriving at WCED, Kathleen worked for World Trade Center Savannah, an international economic development organization in Savannah, Georgia where she served as the Manager of Research and Trade Development, helping regional companies with their international growth strategies as well as managing the planning, marketing and execution of inbound trade missions and outbound trade and investment development efforts for the region.

Born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, Kathleen moved to Savannah, GA to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Armstrong State University. During her four years at Armstrong, she competed as a member of the university’s national championship tennis team. Kathleen was drawn to Wake County for its great quality of life and for the opportunity to contribute to its exciting economic growth. Kathleen loves spending time outdoors, running the Greenways, experiencing the local food scene, attending sporting events and traveling.

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!

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 Summary: Guest host Cara Byrne steps in to interview Jed Byrne in a special “get to know your host” episode.

Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.

Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.

With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.

If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre

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Cara Byrne, my wife, steps up to the plate to get the “dirt” on me, Jed Byrne.  She asks me all about my professional and educational background, we play a great game of “this or that”, she asks some questions from the audience, and things even get personal!

Stay tuned to the very end for a hidden clip from an episode “intruder”.

LinkedIn

Twitter

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As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com 

Until next time, Thank you!