In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other.

Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer?

Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana.

This week, we take a deep dive into a New York Times Magazine article by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution.

In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you, our client, carefully plan and implement your project while identifying and overcoming issues that stand in the way of your success. 

During our discussion we cover:

We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate.

In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years.

During our discussion we cover:

In this episode, we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing. 

In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy.

During our discussion, we cover the following: