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- Economic Trends and their Effects on Local Real Estate Development with Mervin Jebaraj – Ep. 71Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramEconomic Trends and their Effects on Local Real Estate Development with Mervin Jebaraj – Ep. 71About the GuestMervin Jebaraj is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research. He has contributed to economic thinking and public policy discussion that journalists, business people, and community leaders alike rely on to understand how national and regional issues impact Northwest Arkansas and Arkansas as a whole. Arkansas Business and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal recognized Mervin in their 40 Under 40 lists and on the Arkansas 250 list. He makes presentations that share the center’s expertise directly to over 5,000 individuals annually and tens of thousands more hear and see his economic analysis and commentary through TV, radio and print media. Jebaraj serves on the Community Development Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Board of Directors of the National Association for Business Economics, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Arkansas National Airport, and on the Board of Directors of the Walton Arts Center.Mervin earned a B.A. in Economics and International Relations and a Master’s in Public Administration and Public Policy from the University of Arkansas.To Learn More About Mervin Jebaraj and the CBER, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Mervin JebarajCBER UARK WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202058 min
- Transforming Public Financing for CRE with Venture-Backed Tech with Atif Qadir, AIA – Ep. 70Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramTransforming Public Financing for CRE with Venture-Backed Tech with Atif Qadir, AIA – Ep. 70About the GuestWe can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Atif Z. Qadir, AIA. Atif is the CEO of REDIST, a venture-backed technology company working to transform public financing for commercial real estate. He also produces & hosts “American Building”, the podcast REDIST sponsors with the renowned Michael Graves Architecture & Design and invests in real estate in New Jersey through his company Amanat Properties. He has deep financial, operational and regulatory experience from founding these 3 companies and from his previous work at Extell Development, where he was an Associate on the acquisitions and development teams, and at Turner Construction and at Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects. Atif is a licensed architect and a LEED-accredited professional. His work has been covered by Commercial Observer and The Real Deal. He is a frequent speaker on the future of real estate and technology on industry podcasts and has appeared at Harvard, Michigan, New School, ULI and Yale. Atif is on the Advisory Board of Provident Bank and on the Boards of nonprofits The Hudson School and the Haven Adolescent Community Respite Center. He also serves as a City Planning Commissioner in the City of Hoboken. He attended MIT, where he received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and in Urban Planning, and Columbia, where he received his MBA focusing in Finance. In this episode, we learned about the idea of REDIST and how it was transformed into the company it is now. We discussed the inception of the American Building podcast that he hosts. Last, but not least, we discussed how growing up as a minority in the field of Architecture shaped his trajectory! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!Check out Atif's Podcast - American BuildingTo Learn More About Atif Qadir, the American Building Podcast, and REDIST, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Atif QadirREDIST WebsiteAmerican Building Podcast WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202056 min
- From Building an Architecture Firm to Developing Walkable Urban Mixed-Use in Washington with Cary Westerbeck – Ep. 69Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramFrom Building an Architecture Firm to Developing Walkable Urban Mixed-Use in Washington with Cary Westerbeck - Ep. 69We can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Cary Westerbeck. Cary is a small developer, architect, and community advocate. He grew up in the Seattle area and started his architecture practice in 2009 in the depths of the recession. Working as an architect since 2004, he’s made the transition to being a small developer and general contractor for his own projects, fueled by a passion to create lovable urban places in his own city. In 2019 Cary completed his first mixed-use building, Fir Street Flats, in downtown Bothell, Washington, with plans for future buildings. He lives in his new building with his wife, Julie, and their two teen daughters. Cary is an active advocate for urbanism, abundant housing, and compact, walkable, equitable communities.In this episode, we learned about his transition from owning his own architecture firm to completing his first development project. We discussed the importance of neighborhood action groups in local government. Last, but not least, we discussed how building a community that shares similar passions can really be beneficial for those in development and entrepreneurship! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Cary Westerbeck and Westerbeck Architecture, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Cary WesterbeckTwitter - Cary WesterbeckWesterbeck Architecture WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 20201 hr 1 min
- The Importance of Mentorship & the Rise of Mass Timber Construction with Andrew Katz – Ep. 68Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramThe Importance of Mentorship & the Rise of Mass Timber Construction with Andrew Katz – Ep. 68About the GuestHello and welcome to Episode #68 of the Placemaking Podcast!We can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Andrew Katz. Andrew is the Founder & Principal of Katz Development in Denver, Colorado. Andrew grew up in Cincinnati, OH where he graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate. Shortly after, he moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue a career in real estate development. He founded Katz Development alongside his father, Scott Katz, who has owned and managed Cincinnati-based development and brokerage firm Midland Retail for 30 years, and his younger brother, Adam Katz. Andrew himself has participated in the development of approximately $350M of office, multifamily, retail and hospitality projects totaling roughly 1M square feet in Colorado and Ohio.In this episode, we learned about the importance of mentors and advisors early in your real estate career. We discussed the rise of mass timber construction in recent history. Last, but not least, we discussed how a project site can often change and shift over time to meet the demands of the surrounding community and market conditions! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Andrew Katz and Katz Development, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Andrew KatzTwitter - Andrew KatzKatz Development WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202043 min
- Adaptive Planning and the Crusade for New Urbanism with Matthew Lambert – Ep. 67Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramAdaptive Planning and the Crusade for New Urbanism with Matthew Lambert – Ep. 67About the GuestWe can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Matthew Lambert. Matthew is a Partner at DPZ CoDesign. The firm has been a leader in the practice of planning and urban design for over 30 years. Their philosophy is the platform of New Urbanism, a movement promoting mixed-use, traditional neighborhood planning over the segregated-use suburban sprawl seen worldwide. As Co-founders of the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU), DPZ’s principals have been longtime advocates of urban growth through compact, pedestrian-oriented, transit-friendly communities that continue to shape policy and have recently influenced new sustainability codes.In this episode, we learned about the persistent issues that have perpetuated the suburban sprawl movement. We discussed how many of the outdated regulations have led to a car-centric model. Last, but not least, we discussed how individuals and professionals in their community can begin to advocate for developments that are truly equitable and sustainable! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Matthew Lambert and DPZ CoDesign, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn -Matthew LambertInstagram - DPZ CoDesignDPZ CoDesign WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 20201 hr 11 min
- The Year of Building Optimism Project & Equitable Development with Coby Lefkowitz – Ep. 66Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramThe Year of Building Optimism Project & Equitable Development with Coby Lefkowitz – Ep. 66About the GuestWe can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Coby Lefkowitz. Coby is the co-founder and CEO of Backyard, an innovative real estate brand & operator that designs, develops, and manages multifamily housing in the country's most dynamic walkable neighborhoods. By leveraging exceptional design language and tech-enabled property management, the Backyard platform is transforming the way people live in, and experience, the communities around them. Coby is also a leading writer in the worlds of urban planning and real estate development, with a focus on exploring how to create more resilient, walkable, dynamic, and people-oriented communities. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Coby holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning, and a certificate from the McIntire School of Commerce.In this episode, we learned about the true meaning of “equitable development” and how it can be utilized in practice. We discussed the most important attributes of a successful development project. Last, but not least, we discussed his Year of Building Optimism project and greatest lessons learned from it! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Coby Lefkowitz and Backyard, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Coby LefkowitzTwitter - Coby LefkowitzMedium - Coby LefkowitzRecommended Reading SectionJoin thousands of peopleDid you love this episode? Let us know by rating and review our show on Apple Podcasts. It’s real easy - simply click the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page, and select “Write a Review”. Let us know what you liked best about the episode, and what others can expect when they listen to our show.While you’re at it, consider subscribing to the Placemaking Podcast. When you subscribe, you can guarantee you never miss a conversation with one of our renowned public servants, architects, and esteemed developers.Subscribe now!Subscribe nowThe Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 20201 hr 15 min
- From Veterinarian to Public Servant, Managing Growth in a Rapidly Growing Metroplex with Darrell O’Quinn – Ep. 65Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramFrom Veterinarian to Public Servant, Managing Growth in a Rapidly Growing Metroplex with Darrell O'Quinn - Ep. 65About the GuestWe can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Darrel O’Quinn, City Counselor of District 5 in Birmingham, Alabama. Darrell O’Quinn represents District 5 on the Birmingham City Council. Councilor O'Quinn is the Chair of the Transportation Committee, and a member of the Economic Development & Tourism, Education, and Utilities & Technology Committees. Darrell has a long history of civic leadership. He served as president and vice president of the Crestwood Neighborhood Association from 2008-2017. During this time, Darrell joined the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (2014), became a member of Leadership Birmingham (2015), and was elected for president of the Citizens Advisory Board (2015-2017).In this episode, we learned about Darrell’s motivation for serving in the Public Sector. We discussed ways that the public sector and private sector can work more closely together to solve big-picture societal problems. Finally, we discussed the ways that Birmingham is looking at growing responsibly over the coming years! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Darrell O'Quinn and Birmingham, Alabama, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Darrell O'QuinnDistrict 5 Website - Darrell O'QuinnBirmingham, Alabama WebsiteRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202049 min
- Improving Construction Projects, People, & Profits with Blockchain Tech with Robert J. Salvador – Ep. 64Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramImproving Construction Projects, Profits, & People through the Use of Blockchain Tech with Robert J. Salvador – Ep. 64About the GuestCan’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Robert J. Salvador, CEO of Digibuild Software. Rob is the visionary driving force behind DigiBuild, an experienced builder, project manager and construction technologist. Since the age of 10, Rob has witnessed what it was like, firsthand for his Dad struggling to run his construction company. Rob eventually started his own construction company and those experiences and the lack of change over that timespan led to his mission of creating a better way to operate construction projects and the construction community. Rob’s passion and previous cryptocurrency startup experience is what led to him becoming a blockchain expert. In 2017 he had his ‘aha moment’ and the idea of 'how to' apply blockchain to construction took form and DigiBuild was born.In this episode, we learned about Rob’s past experience in the construction industry and how his passion for helping businesses and people grew into what is now Digibuild. We discussed the key benifts of blockchain technology and how it can be utilized in construction. Finally, we discussed how owner’s and developer’s can benefit by utilizing blockchain to build an owner’s manual of sorts for their project! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Rob Salvador and Digibuild Software, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Robert J. SalvadorLinkedIn - Digibuild SoftwareDigibuild WebsiteTwitter - Robert J. SalvadorRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 20201 hr 9 min
- Engineering a Path to Placemaking in the Built Environment with Matthew Loos – Ep. 63Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramEngineering a Path to Placemaking in the Built Environment with Matthew Loos - Ep. 63About the GuestMatthew K. Loos, P.E. graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in General Business. He has worked in the civil engineering consulting field since 2012. He specializes in commercial real estate development throughout the Southeastern United States. His projects include, but are not limited to multi-family residential, retail, campus, and office developments. As a business minor at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A, Loos was given a unique taste of the vast landscape of business. This interest in business strategies has only increased since his graduation and was a driving force behind the writing of his book “The Business of Engineering” as well as this Podcast. Matt has always been curious about what makes for successful developments and has been driven to search for these answers from others in the industry. The candid discussions shared on this show are meant to inform and inspire others looking to make big impacts in their surrounding communities.To Learn More About Matthew Loos, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Matthew LoosTwitter - Matthew LoosTwitter - Placemaking PodcastRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202046 min
- Building a Brewery, Timeless Architecture, and Suburban Sprawl with Mark Seibold – Ep. 62Facebook-fTwitterLinkedinInstagramBuilding a Brewery, Timeless Architecture, and Suburban Sprawl with Mark SeiboldHello and welcome to Episode #62 of the Placemaking Podcast!Can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Mark Seibold. Mark is an architect, city planner and serial entrepreneur. With extensive experience in design and construction, Mark has worked in a variety of industries with a close relationship to the built environment. Mark and his team launched Ethos - a Public Benefit Development Corporation in 2021 pursuing healthy and walkable ground up multi-family and adaptive reuse development projects. Mark received his BArch from Oklahoma State University in 2001, architecture licensure in 2005, and AICP certification in 2011. In this episode, we learned about Mark’s past experience from architect, to brew master, to developer and everything in between. We discussed the philosophy of City Planning presently, suburban sprawl, and the psychology behind urban growth patterns. At the end of the show, we revealed some big news on the show moving forward. Be sure to listen tell the end! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends in the industry. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. So without further ado, let’s start the show!To Learn More About Mark Seibold and the Ethos, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Mark SeiboldTwitter - Mark SeiboldInstagram - Mark SeiboldRecommended Reading SectionP.S. We spend (a lot) of time, sweat, tears, and money creating each episode of The Placemaking Podcast. We do this without the support of sponsors as we want to keep the advertisements out of the picture and provide an add-free listening experience. YOUR support ensures we can keep delivering these discussions ad-free!If you feel compelled to donate to the show (and receive some cool bonuses...) you can check out my Patron Page.The Weekly Real Estate Development WorkshopReceive the latest newsSubscribe To Our Weekly UpdatesFind Us HereFacebook-fTwitterLinkedin-inYoutubeThe Placemaking PodcastAll Rights Reserved © 202050 min
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