Open Door

Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist at Cox joins host Valerie M. Sargent to help kick off Season 3 of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.  Together, they discuss the US economic outlook for 2024 and its effects on the multifamily industry. Plus, they also navigate through the intricacies of affordable housing, inflation, labor markets, and the vitality of local housing initiatives. With his passion for music, Jonathan also brings a unique twist to the show by sharing a specially curated playlist that echoes the themes of the discussion. Tune in as they explore the complex relationship between economic trends and the housing market, addressing challenges with optimism and a critical eye. So press play and make sure you don’t miss this fun and insightful episode!

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Welcome back to another exciting season of ‘Open Door’ by Cox Communities, hosted by Valerie M. Sargent.  This is a show dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in the multifamily housing industry, and shining a spotlight on the leaders and innovators who are taking things to the next level, and into the future.  Join Valerie and her amazing array of expert guests on every episode as they explore the latest trends and technologies on the cutting edge of resident experience, and so much more!  So get ready for Season Three of ‘Open Door’ by Cox Communities, coming soon wherever you listen to podcasts!

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When it comes to creating a great resident experience, developers and owners have a lot to consider, but in today's day and age, there is one amenity that is quickly becoming a must have, and that amenity is Bulk Managed WiFi.  On this episode of Open Door, Bess Freedman sits down the Executive Director at Greystar, a leading, fully-integrated global real estate company, Mike Clow, and the Director of Strategy for Bulk Managed Services at Cox Communities, Julie Ostronic.  Together they lay out the benefits, things to consider, and best ways to implement a bulk managed solution on any property, and provide valuable insights from their decades of experience in the field. This is one episode you don’t want to miss, so press play and join us for another insightful edition of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities, where we’re providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities, and helping you discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.

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When it comes to designing and building large complex planned communities the sheer number of things to consider can seem formidable, but with the right knowledge and market insights all of these challenges can be accounted for and addressed.  On this episode of Open Door presented by Cox Communities, Bess Freedman sits down with the President of the Phoenix Region at the Howard Hughes Corporation, Heath Melton, and Kristine Hedlund, the Director of New Build Development at Cox Communications to talk all about the dos and don’ts of creating a master plan community.  From the importance of taking a ‘generational’ view of growth for your properties to the ever evolving infrastructure needs of residents, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.  So press play and join us for another insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities, where we’re providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities, and helping you discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.

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On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down to talk with Ian Davis, a founding member of Davis Craig, PLLC, a telecommunications and technology law firm and leader in the field of telecommunications transactions, and the Vice President of New Business Development at Cox Communications, Guillermo Rivas, to discuss the operating and legal issues associated with smart building technology in multifamily housing.  

From the reasons you want your smart tech to ‘fail dumb’ to what to look out for when negotiating smart building technology service agreements, this is one episode you don't want to miss.  So press play and join us for another insightful episode of Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, where we’re providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities and helping you discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some owners stand out.  

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It’s no secret that natural disasters are scary scenarios for everyone, but for the multifamily owner or developer, these events create challenges that can have dire consequences.  But the good news is that with the right plans in place and correct preparations made, you can manage through these trying times and bounce back quickly.  So what are the best practices and things to consider when prepping your properties and residents?  On this episode, Bess Freedman sits down with two experts in the field, Duncan Cannon, the Director of Building Technology at Cortland, and Jim Shortal, the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Business Continuity at Cox Communications, to provide you with key things to consider as you get ready for everything mother nature has in store.  From the best ways to train staff and prepare residents, to the biggest challenges smart technology like locks and thermostats create in the event of power loss, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.  So press play and join us for another insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities.

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Retrofitting properties can be a challenge, and when the upgrades have to do with IoT (Internet of Things), the difficulties can seem even more daunting. That’s why Bess Freedman is sitting down with the EVP of Asset Management at Sunroad Enterprises, Keagan Huerta, and Terry Resch, a National Accounts Manager At Cox Communities, to discuss the dos and don’ts of renovating for IoT.  From the best ways to avoid disruption for residents to the biggest benefits for owners, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.  So press play and join us for another insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities, where we’re providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities, and helping you discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.

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Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities. Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out. On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down with Clay Richardson and Cory Somerville to discuss what builders look for when searching for land and the best practices for making site selections.

Clay Richardson is the Managing Director at Wood Partners, one of the nation's largest multifamily real estate developers and managers, with offices located across the US, and Cory Somerville is the VP of Construction for Arizona, California, and Nevada at Cox Communications.  Together, they have decades of experience in processes and challenges associated with site selection and bring their expertise and insights to this insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities! 

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Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities.  Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out.  

On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down to talk with the Senior Vice President of New Construction at RealtyCom Partners, Phil Veletzos, and the Vice President of New Business Development at Cox Communications, Guillermo Rivas, to discuss the importance of ensuring that future infrastructure needs are considered when planning new construction.  

From the best ways to future-proof your next project, to the importance of communication throughout the planning and building process, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.  So press play and join us for another insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities! 

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Welcome back to Open Door, brought to you by Cox Communities, providing information for you to consider when making decisions for your multifamily communities. Discover the latest trends and technologies that are making some multifamily business owners stand out. On this episode, host Bess Freedman sits down with Jim Stuart and Kristine Hedlund to discuss how restorative spaces can instigate connection, create community, and support purposeful lifestyles in a mixed-use environment.

Jim Stuart is a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group and Kristine Hedlund is the Director of New Build Development at Cox Communities, and together they discuss the unique ways that UnCommons, a 40-acre, mixed-use community in Las Vegas, is approaching life and work in a large master-planned community. 

Hear about the work being done to create a thriving, walkable community devoted to honest dialogue, provocative ideas, and empathetic collaboration; and why it’s so important to stay focused on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, community connections, and health & safety.  So press play and join us for this insightful episode of Open Door, presented by Cox Communities! 

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