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Summary: Charles Dillard and I talk all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their re-emergence in Raleigh.

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 Charles Dillard, who is an Urban Planner with the Urban Design Center, which is part of the City of Raleigh Planning Department.  We talk all about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units).  We talk about the specific niche in the housing landscape that he believes ADUs and only ADUs can fill.  We discuss the barriers to building ADUs and what the City is doing about them.  We also discuss housing affordability and displacement, which all growing cities struggle with, and what measures are being explored to help alleviate those issues.  

About Charles: Charles is an urban designer and planner with the City of Raleigh’s Urban Design Center, where he is a member of an inter-disciplinary team working to envision a more equitable, sustainable and beautiful Raleigh. Drawing on his diverse background, Charles is a core member of Raleigh’s effort to reimagine what our neighborhoods and public realm can be. Charles manages the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit program, a comprehensive set of regulations and incentives that will make Raleigh the southeast’s most ADU-friendly city.

Prior to joining the Urban Design Center, Charles was an Urban Designer with RATIO in Raleigh and a planner with the New York City Department of City Planning.

Charles holds a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Toronto. 

Additional ADU Links:

City of Raleigh Resources

• https://raleighnc.gov/business/content/PlanDev/Articles/Zoning/AccessoryDwellingUnits.html
• Report 02 - Accessory Dwelling Unit Programs and Regulatory Tools (Download)

Other City Websites

• San Mateo County CA - https://secondunitcentersmc.org/
• Seattle - https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/

Pre-Approved ADUs:

• Seattle - https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/gallery
• Los Angeles - https://www.ladbs.org/adu/standard-plan-program/approved-standard-plans

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Summary: Ben Stevens is the author of The Birth of a Building and a Development Manager with ZOM Living in Raleigh, NC.

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 Ben Stevens who is a great friend and the author of one of the best books on the real estate development process, The Birth of a Building.  Ben and his family recently relocated to the Triangle and I am glad we have his expertise and insight in town! In our discussion we talk about the development process, what he learned by writing the book, and what he is thinking and writing about now.

About Ben : Ben Stevens is a Development manager for ZOM Living in Raleigh working on projects across the Carolinas. Zom Living is a real estate development firm with a nation-wide platform focusing on multifamily and senior living . He received his MBA, with focus in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He's the creator of The Skyline Forum, an online interview series with developers, architects, and urban planners.

Find him on his website, Twitter, or LinkedIn. You can message him here.

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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: Anna Lynch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers in Raleigh, NC.

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 Anna Lynch, CEO and Co-Founder of Lynch Mykins Structural Engineers.  Anna and I got to dig into what a structural engineer does and what it takes for engineers to be a part of a great team. We talk all about how to break down the ego of an engineer, how vulnerability is key to building relationships, and the power of crazy ideas.  You can find out more about Lynch Mykins by connecting with them on social media on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Anna: Anna founded Lynch Mykins because she’s a pusher. A pusher of boundaries. One of those people you never forget once you meet her in person. She’s re-invented the way structural engineering happens across the country. This fearless visionary is guiding left-brained engineers to be hybrid thinkers and her clients are loving every successful project as a result. Focus, dedication, hard work and passion for change and growth are her motivators. Seeing others grow and be successful is her ultimate reward.

For previous interviews of Anna, check out The Power of Design Podcast and the Curated Podcast.

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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: Courtney Landoll, PLA, ASLA is a landscape architect and Customer Success Manager at WithersRavenel in Raleigh, NC.

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 my colleague, Courtney Landoll, in our downtown Raleigh office.  She shared a bit of her backstory and taught me all about ecological design. We talked about what ecological design is, why it is important, and ways that the culture and market around ecological design has changed over the years. She even teaches me what a “ruffle” is!  If you want to connect with Courtney, you can reach her on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

About Courtney: Courtney has 20 years landscape architectural experience leading and implementing complex, multidisciplinary projects throughout the US while working with clients to achieve rigorous schedule and budgetary demands. She has worked extensively on urban healthcare, office, mixed-use, parks, streetscapes and campus design projects. With a background in the creative arts and design-build projects, Courtney specializes in design that harmoniously balances materials and textures to provide an engaging site experience for the user that is also functional, cost-effective and easy to maintain. Courtney also has over ten years’ experience providing ecological and sustainable design services.

Courtney is currently serving in a national leadership role with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as a member of the Nominating Committee and is serving as President-elect of North Carolina Chapter of ASLA. She is also an active member of the Triangle Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).  

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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: Rhett Fussell (he/him) is the Interim Director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust (RALT).

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 speak with Rhett Fussell, the Interim  Director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust (RALT), the first Community Land Trust in Raleigh North Carolina and Wake County!  We talked all about what a land trust is, how RALT is engaging "underestimated" members of the community, and how RALT acts as a stepping stone for individuals and families to buy a home. You can connect with Rhett on Twitter and LinkedIn and RALT on Twitter and Instagram.  Also, be sure to check out their website at www.RALT.org

About Rhett: Rhett Fussell (he/him) is a strategic activator that is passionate about bringing people together for action and success.  Rhett has worked as a transportation engineer for over 20 years on transit projects across the country.  His experience working with cities developed his understanding for how people and places lead to successful communities.

Rhett also runs a local non-profit called the Raleigh Area Land Trust (RALT), focused on the development of attainable housing. The goal is to provide families with the opportunity to begin generational wealth creation through homeownership.

Rhett aspires to be a retired sports junkie, but in the meantime, he plays volleyball, dodgeball and often can be found at the gym.  He graduated from NC State University with a Master’s in Civil Engineering and was a founding member of the Student Wolfpack Club.  Rhett is married to his wonderful husband of 14 years Joe and they have a spoiled chocolate lab, Tucker.

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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: I give an overview of the aspects of the development process for rental property including: Concept and Iteration, Gathering Resources and Contracting, Lease Up and Operations, and Risks in development.

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 as part of the Real Estate 101 Series, we will be talking all about the basics of the development Process.  We will discuss: Concept and Iteration, Gathering Resources and Contracting, Lease Up and Operations, and Risks in development.

1) Concept and Iteration

-Ideation

-Creation of Value

2) Gathering Resources and Contracting

-Site Control

-Capital

-Design

-Construction

-Legal

3) Lease Up and Operations

-Commercial Lease Up vs Multifamily

-Tenant Upfit

-Value created is based on NOI

4) Risks

-Time

-Financial

-Market

-Uncertainty

-Opportunity

-Environmental

-Rezoning/Entitlement

-Lease Up

I would love to get your feedback, reach out and let me know what your latest multifamily experience was like!

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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: Asa Hecker a MBA student and I discuss career transitions and networking.

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 speak with Asa Hecker.  Asa is currently a MBA student at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School where he is studying real estate.  We originally met when he reached out to me to learn more about my development experience in Raleigh. I invited him on the show because I think he has great perspectives on networking, career transition, and finding a career in real estate.

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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: I discuss the basics of the multifamily asset class: types, features, amenities, and give examples of various price points and locations in Raleigh.

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 as part of the Real Estate 101 Series, we will be talking all about multifamily.  We will discuss: types of multifamily, sizes, styles, amenities, finishes, classification, and finally I will give current (July 2021) examples of location and pricing.  I would love to get your feedback, reach out and let me know what your latest multifamily experience was like!

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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: I chat with David Meeker (Carpenter Development and Co-Owner of Trophy Brewing) to discuss retail development and operations in Raleigh.  We even get into road design and fare-free busses.

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 recently had the chance to chat with David Meeker all about retail development and operations in Raleigh, we even get into road design and transportation. I appreciate David's perspective as a retail business owner and landlord which is a pretty unique combination.

A Raleigh native, David Meeker founded Carpenter Development and partnered with the Trophy Brewing team in 2008. He has made every mistake in the world, lived to tell about it, and has invaluable development experience because of that. David is on the Board of the Raleigh Chamber, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Common Cause NC, North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform, Dix Park, the Dogwood Bank Advisory Board, and Artspace. He is also on the Capital Campaign Committee for Healing Transitions, a detox and recovery center on Dix Park. David lives in Downtown Raleigh with his wife and two boys.

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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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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

Today I am interviewing Michael Rodgers, a project manager with DHIC INC, an affordable housing developer based in Raleigh.  We talk all about a pretty amazing project that he has been working on, the Willard Street Apartments.  Not only are The Willard Street apartments affordable, they are a part of a mixed use development that is also located in the downtown Durham core next to multiple forms of transit.

Michael Rodgers joined DHIC’s real estate development team in September, 2016. Michael directs rental housing development from the initial concept stage through project feasibility, design, financing, construction, and stabilization. He is also works on the financial structuring and underwriting of the development pipeline. Prior to joining DHIC, Michael was an Acquisition Manager at a non-profit tax credit syndicator where he was responsible for originating, underwriting, and closing  tax credit developments across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. He also worked as a Legislative Assistant in the legislative offices of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and has a Masters of City and Regional Planning from UNC-Chapel Hill. He previously served on the Town of Carrboro Planning Commission. He is a member of Leadership Triangle class of 2019 and is Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Durham Co-op Market.

Congrats again to Michael and the DHIC team on the delivery of a fantastic project, you can find more information about all of their work including the Willard Street Apartments at www.DHIC.org or connect with them on social media @DHICinc.  I have also included links to the NC Housing Coalition Infographics in the show notes.

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!

https://nchousing.org/county-fact-sheets/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rodgers-56bb6515/