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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike dive into how leasing can be improved even in a post-stabilized situation by thinking through team structure and vacancies with a different mindset.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss how brand can increase property value, both in an initial lease-up or sell-through phase, but also long term.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike rip the bandaid off a controversial opinion about leasing: that the entry-level property management role makes no sense.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike welcome Tori to the show as we dig into her experience at the property level, and how the right brand positioning makes all the difference.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss a few of the common pushbacks to starting a multifamily go-to-market game plan early, including construction delays and the winter leasing season, among others.

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Mike Brewer of the Multifamily Media Network and the Multifamily Collective, and Mike DiMella of Charlesgate.

During our live event, our guests debated and discussed staging as it relates to leasing success, AI and automation, and the balance of both moving forward.

We also threaded in a few audience questions during and after the debate.

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· The Multifamily Collective - https://multifamilycollective.com/

· Mike Brewer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrewer/

· Charlesgate - https://www.charlesgate.com/

· Mike DiMella on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldimella/

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike dive into the topic of property management centralization, and more specifically, Charlesgate's pod model approach. What it is, how it works, and what it solves for in multifamily.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike chat about the best practices for a renter nurturing game plan. When to roll it out, what to include or exclude, and the overall timeline heading into a property's CO date.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss onsite activation best practices by way of what they see in the wild, why it's generally a broken approach, and how you can approach your next activation game plan.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Nate Jenkins, Principal at OZ Architecture in Denver, Colorado.

Nate has over 25 years of experience and a distinguished portfolio of work spanning the globe. He’s passionate about working with clients to develop projects with a high level of design while staying true to the environment and the communities within which their projects are sited.

Nate has a deep passion for improving design through process, designing and developing projects that make a positive contribution and is not afraid to push boundaries and make change happen.

His experience includes millions of square feet of mixed-use, commercial/retail, office, resorts and hospitality, K-12, Higher-ed, and multi-family projects.

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· OZ Architecture - https://ozarch.com/

· Nate on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-jenkins-308093a/

· Nate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natejjenkins/

· Ace Hotel / Alex Calderwood - https://www.fastcompany.com/3031200/alexander-calderwood-never-stop

· Paper Island - https://www.cobe.dk/projects/paper-island

· Cobe - https://www.cobe.dk/

· Good to Great (book) - https://amzn.to/4c3YWU3

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss why agencies and leasing teams don't get along, and what is broken when it comes to strategic and content-driven marketing plans.

They take a "build in public" approach to how this relationship can be approached differently.

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Moshe Crane of Sage Ventures and Michael DiMella of Charlesgate.

During our live event, our guests debated and discussed centralization as it relates to residents, employees, and property outcomes.

We also threaded in a few audience questions during and after the debate.

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· Sage Ventures - https://sageventures.com/

· Moshe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshecrane/

· Charlesgate - https://www.charlesgate.com/

· Mike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldimella/

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On this episode I’m speaking with Jay Parsons, a rental housing economist, investor, speaker and advisor. Most recently, he joined Madera Residential as the Head of Investment Strategy & Research.

Previously, Jay was the Chief Economist at RealPage, a leading rental housing software and analytics provider.

He's been cited in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, NBC News, Politico and he's appeared on CNBC and BloombergTV.

Over the last decade-plus, Jay has advised numerous rental housing stakeholders including institutional investors, REITs, smaller investment groups, lenders, regulators, government agencies, and non-profits.

In 2023, he was named as an “Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate” by GlobeSt, a leading industry trade publication.

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· Madera Residential - https://maderaresidential.com/

· RealPage - https://www.realpage.com/

· Jay on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-parsons-a7a6656/

· CRE Analyst - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cre-analyst/

· Bill McBride - https://twitter.com/calculatedrisk

· Jay’s Newsletter - https://jayparsons.com/

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike review 10 questions to ask before hiring your multifamily brand and marketing agency.

They break them down into four key buckets: strategy, brand, demand, and enablement.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Autumn Hunt, Head of Marketing for CIP Communities, where she oversees a team dedicated to all digital marketing, advertising, product marketing, customer experience, analytics, and sales enablement for more than 40 entities.

She’s worked at the intersection of marketing, sales, and tech her whole career, and has leveraged her academic background in business and data analytics to create marketing that matters for customers and employees.

Autumn has a degree in Psychology, an M.B.A. with a specialization in Marketing, and several certifications including Advanced Product Marketing from the Product Marketing Institute.

In her free time, you can find her spending time with her husband and 3 year old daughter, reading or listening to audiobooks or podcasts, and cooking Italian or Thai food.

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· CIP Communities - https://www.rentcip.com/

· Autumn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnhunt/

· Hook Point (book) - https://amzn.to/43NVpXb

· The Advantage (book) - https://amzn.to/49q6QFC

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On this episode I’m speaking with Tara Samuels, Founder & CEO of Multifamily Mentor Matchmaking.

If you know Tara, you'll know she has a flair for fostering connections. From onsite roles to supplier endeavors, her journey has been a dynamic blend of experiences since the 90's. Also known as the "relationship-building architect," she's the mastermind behind countless industry connections that stand the test of time.

In addition to the matchmaking group, she's also a communication disruptor, leveraging her obsession with human connection through video as the VP of Sales at SalesMail.

Today, Tara resides in Atlanta after a lifetime in Chicago, and in a twist of fate, met her husband Rob at a multifamily conference in Indianapolis. Thankfully, we were able to capture that story, too.

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· Multifamily Mentor Matchmaking - https://www.multifamilymentormatchmaking.com

· Amplified Connections - https://www.ampyournetwork.com

· Tara on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/themultifamilymentormatchmaker

· Tara on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tsamuels106

· Email Tara - hello@ampyournetwork.com

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· Atomic Habits (book) - https://amzn.to/4ammxPq

· Make Your Bed (book) - https://amzn.to/3xjksVX

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Dom Beveridge of 20for20 and Michael DiMella of Charlesgate.

During our live event, the duo debated and discussed revenue management as a tool, its use in the multifamily industry, current legislation, and much more.

We also pulled in a handful of live audience questions to add to the conversation.

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· 20for20 - https://20for20.com/

· Dom on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dombeveridge/

· Charlesgate - https://www.charlesgate.com/

· Mike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldimella/

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike dive into the meaning behind a go-to-market strategy, often called a GTM or a GTM marketing strategy.

Later, Mike describes a few key differences between a condo sell-through go-to-market strategy and a multifamily go-to-market strategy.

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss the pros and cons of a full go-to-market engagement versus an la carte approach to creative services.

Then, they jump into the different types of websites in the industry: templated, hybrid, and custom.

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On this episode, I'm speaking with Jeff Johnston, Managing Director at Cathartes.

Cathartes is a boutique commercial real estate firm focused mainly on ground-up multifamily in New England. Jeff's focus is primarily on investment strategy, entitlements, and, more recently, raising equity for their latest project.

He went to UNH undergrad, night school at Northeastern for his MBA, and the MIT Center for Real Estate for a Master's in Real Estate Finance and Development.

In his free time, Jeff supports his favorite charities, including No Kid Hungry, Friends Forever, and The Portsmouth Music Hall. He also spends time with his wife and two daughters while making time to get out on the bike.

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· Cathartes - https://cathartes.com/

· Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-johnston-2aa42a6/

· Portwalk Place - https://cathartes.com/portwalk-place/

· Building Small (Jim Heid) - https://www.jheid.com/small/

· Rethinking Real Estate (book) - https://amzn.to/42ZQUso

· Setting the Table (book) - https://amzn.to/3SwHlw1

· Psychology of Money (book) - https://amzn.to/49P32hU

· Never Finished (book) - https://amzn.to/4bVPTW1

· Leadville 100 MTB - https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadvilletrail100mtb/

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike chat about the differences between a marketing team and a leasing team, and why one can't do it all.

Then, they jump into a related topic around what modern localized multifamily marketing looks like today and how to best harness it as a tool in your property awareness toolkit.

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On this episode, I'm speaking with Howard Paster and Mike Sturdivant of Paster Properties, now a third-generation real estate company based in the Twin Cities.

Howard joined Paster in 2000 and worked alongside his father, Edward, until his passing in 2012. Today, Howard continues Paster's legacy of combining local knowledge, regional insight, local relationships, and a broader national perspective.

As VP of Development, Mike focuses on sourcing and completing development, redevelopment, leasing, and acquisition projects for Paster. He's been instrumental in forming new joint venture partnerships and expansion into multifamily development and played a key role in Paster's Texa Tonka projects.

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· Paster Properties - https://pasterprop.com/

· Paster on IG - https://www.instagram.com/pasterproperties/

· Paster on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/paster-enterprises-llc/

· Texa Tonka - https://pasterprop.com/places/texa-tonka

· San Fransicko (book) - https://amzn.to/49lAQUd

· Extreme Ownership (book) - https://amzn.to/3HQ6Y61

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike welcome Authentic Co-Founder Bryant Hughes to the show to discuss what developers and operators should look for when vetting a creative agency partner.

They chat about what information to have at the ready, what to watch for, and some tips on how to vet for the best possible partnership.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Brent Camp, a VP of Leasing at Asset Living.

Brent has worked in the industry for over 14 years across student housing, lease-ups, value-add and repositions, active adult, affordable, and build-to-rent housing.

At Asset Living, Brent leads the leasing and marketing initiatives for their conventional portfolio. He drives leasing performance and assists clients and operational leadership in evaluating marketing and sales performance at their communities.

He's also a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and a member of the Zillow Rentals Product and Marketing Committee.

In his past life, Brent was the co-founder and operator of Oaktopia Music Festival, recognized as Dallas’ Best Festival in 2015 and 2016. When he's not in the office, Brent enjoys golfing, traveling with his wife and dog, and attending concerts.

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Asset Living - https://www.assetliving.com/
Brent on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-camp/
Asset Living on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/asset-living/
Asset Living on IG - https://www.instagram.com/assetliving/
Loonshots by Safi Bahcall - https://amzn.to/3UnZS0e

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike chat about what you should consider when choosing between a specialty marketing agency and a property management team for marketing.

Later, they shift their focus to sub-50-unit buildings and answer the question: At that size, do you even need a brand?

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On this episode of Real Wins, Chris and Mike discuss why groups should invest in remarking (nurturing) campaigns. Later, they dive into the tricky topic of how to budget an entire project for a go-to-market strategy.

The duo also discuss a few industry misunderstandings about marketing investment at a high level and their recommendations when considering what is a short- versus long-term marketing investment.

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On this episode, I’m speaking with John Pugh, Owner at Pugh Management.

John is a seasoned real estate executive who has found success during a career spanning two-plus decades in the design, construction, and development arenas. He leads teams to thriving project outcomes, identifies new acquisition opportunities, and is responsible for creative deal structuring.

Today, Pugh Management focuses on creating value for investors and partners through placemaking, risk management, and creative problem-solving.

Two fun facts about John: he played professional basketball in Australia, and his artwork was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and internationally.

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Pugh Management - https://pughmgmt.com/
The Lineup Newsletter - https://thelineupwithjohnpugh.substack.com/
John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntpugh/
John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johntpugh
Miracle Morning (book) - https://amzn.to/3PLaJP9

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On this episode, I’m speaking with Sydney Webber, Marketing Lead at Updater, where she focuses on B2B marketing to multifamily operators.

Sydney has a decade of multifamily experience, with the majority being in marketing on both the operator and vendor sides. She is passionate about telling customer stories and building scalable, repeatable playbooks that empower scrappy teams to do less with more.

In 2022, her podcast, Renter Obsessed, won the Platinum DotComm award and was the first official podcast of the Multifamily Social Media Summit. Sydney’s shared marketing strategies as a mainstage speaker at multiple AIM conferences and has been featured in Globe Street, Multifamily Insiders, and Multihousing News.

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Updater - https://updater.com/
Sydney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneywebber/
Life After Leasing Podcast - https://www.lifeafterleasing.com/
Revyse How-To Guide - https://revyse.com/articles/how-to-gather-b2b-software-reviews-in-multifamily-and-what-to-do-with-them
Growth Hacker (Book) - https://amzn.to/3P1WT9v
Founder Brand (Book) - https://amzn.to/44t03Zz
Maybelline Ads - https://www.borninspace.com/maybelline-adds-giant-eyelash-to-buses-trains-drives-under-giant-mascara-brush/
Away Luggage TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YVF4yY/

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by John Drachman of Waterford Property Company.

During our live event, we chatted about John's rise to being an "accidental influencer," which came about after originally cutting his teeth with a daily real estate blog.

We also had the opportunity to discuss his knack for seeking truth in the market, what makes for good networking in 2023, and how he curates his own news feed to gain the most insight.

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On this episode, I’m speaking with Tony Sousa, VP of Marketing Relations at RPM Living.

Tony has led experienced teams across the country, working on a range of asset types from value-add to luxury Class-A assets.

With a background as a TV journalist prior to his experience in multifamily, Tony is passionate about people, operations, technology, culture, and family. He's become a respected industry thought leader, providing nuanced and experienced perspectives on today’s most relevant topics.

Tony is currently on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio Apartment Association (SAAA) and a committee member on the TAA Education Foundation.

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RPM Living - https://rpmliving.com/
Tony on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysousa/
The Most Interesting Man in Property Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8VDdabUMGM&t=8s
I Love It Here (book) - https://amzn.to/3OqboDt
TouchPoints (book) - https://amzn.to/44YosY1

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TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments

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On this episode, I’m speaking with Bobbi Steward, Founder, and CEO at Revyse.

One part tech-nerd, one part storyteller, Bobbi has led both technical and marketing teams as the Head of Marketing at BH, and VP of Digital Strategy + Director of Product at G5.

Her previous experience heading up B2C and B2B performance marketing at Realtor.com®, coupled with over a dozen professional certifications from organizations like OMCP® and Pragmatic Institute give her the unique perspective needed to move the needle in the industry today.

Bobbi says that her favorite thing about her work is that it’s the perfect mashup of science and heart.

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Revyse - https://revyse.com/
Bobbi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbisteward/
Sea of Tranquility (book) - https://amzn.to/3r2Vnvt

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On this episode, I'm speaking with Charles Thompson, Account Executive at Experian.

Charles has been selling in some form for the last seven years and has found himself in the multifamily space for the last year. He sees sales as serving and loves that it can enable him to create and build meaningful and educational relationships.

His difficult early life experiences now inform his personal brand, enabling him to communicate his story with others so they see him first as a person with a family, interests, and passions and as a salesperson second.

Charles is a father of four and resides with his wife and family in San Diego, CA.

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Experian - https://www.experian.com/
Charles on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesthompson-/
4 Budget Accountability Apps - https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/accountability-apps-to-keep-you-on-budget/
David and Goliath (book) - https://amzn.to/43b83xn

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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

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On this episode I’m speaking with Barbara Savona, CEO of Sprout Marketing

Sprout is a multifamily platform that simplifies personalized marketing touch points and focuses on small, consistent changes that deliver significant results.

Barbara is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for property management, marketing, and wellness. You can also catch her hosting her weekly podcast Marketing Home, Marketing You.

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Good Neighbor Homes - https://goodneighbor-homes.com
Thomas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hertzog
Culdesac - https://culdesac.com
The Architecture of Happiness (book) - https://amzn.to/45NZDyy

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On this episode I'm speaking with Jim Heid, Founder of Craft DnA, the Small Scale Development Forum, the Building Small community, and author of the 2021 book by the same name - Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities.

Beyond educating and training, Jim developed a twelve-unit infill Cottage Court, and also developed - and now runs - an awarded coworking space in a refurbished bank in his hometown called CraftWork.

Trained as a landscape architect, Jim received a Masters in Real Estate Development from MIT as way to more effectively integrate economics, development, and design thinking.

Related links for this episode:

Jim Heid - https://www.jheid.com/
Jim in LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheid/
CraftWork - https://www.craftworkhbg.com/
SSDF/Building Small Community - https://buildingsmall.mn.co/
Building Small (book) - https://amzn.to/42pHi8b

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Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities

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On this episode I'm speaking with Mike Brewer, COO at RADCO.

Mike has received numerous industry honors, including seven "Property Management Company of the Year" awards under his leadership, and he's a frequent contributor to industry-related publications.

At RADCO, his investment in technological advances and education improves the team member experience and elevates customer engagement.

His vlog, The Multifamily Collective, reaches industry professionals across the globe who tune in daily for Mike's reflections on everything from consumer trends to employee relations, professional growth, and beyond.

Related links for this episode:

The RADCO Companies - https://radco.us/
Mike on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrewer/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mbrewer
Multifamily Collective - https://multifamilycollective.com/
MFC on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@multifamilycollective
The Villages - https://www.thevillages.com/
When Breath Becomes Air (book) - https://amzn.to/3WLs1gE

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Tyler Harris, CPA at Gursey | Schneider.

During our live event, we covered real estate tax tips, strategies, investment opportunities, and best practices for a tax perspective in a rapid-fire format.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Thibault Manekin, Partner at Seawall.

Growing up in Baltimore City, Thibault wrestled to understand why we, as human beings, seemed so divided. He continued to ask himself what causes the divides that separate races, cultures, and communities and what can be done to bridge them.

Since 2007, Seawall has been an impact-driven company made up of passionate social entrepreneurs who believe in re-imagining the real estate industry, believing that all facets of the built environment should be used to empower communities, unite our cities, and help launch powerful ideas that create important movements.

Thibault is also the author of Larger Than Yourself, released in 2021, and as he would say - most importantly - a passionate husband and father.

Related links for this episode:

Seawall - https://www.seawall.com/
Miller’s Court - https://www.millerscourt.com/
Lexington Market - https://www.seawall.com/stories/transforming-lexington-market-baltimore-citys-public-market/
Baltimore's Harborplace https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-harborplace-20220405-zlf7wr62zbfwrig354bh7kuaam-story.html
Thibault on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibault-manekin-4157491ab/
Thibault on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thibaultmanekin/
Black Boy Smile (book) - https://amzn.to/424yFzV
The Alchemist (book) - https://amzn.to/45s12L5

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Clayton Garrett and Scott Snodgrass of Meristem Communities.

During our live event, we chatted about ecosystems, residential development, the concept of town centers, and much more. We also gained insight into Indigo, the latest project by Meristem in Richmond, TX, and what it's all about.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Brandon Reed, Founder of Loft Six Four, his creative design firm for immersive rooftop amenities and outdoor living experiences.

Brandon is an entrepreneur, visionary, and closet Halo gamer enthusiast known for his charisma, witty optimism, and creativity.

Over the last decade, he and his team have worked on some of the most prestigious projects in Salt Lake City, including 4th West and, more recently, The Post District.

Related links for this episode:

Loft Six Four - https://loftsixfour.com/
Loft Six Four on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loftsixfour/
Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reeddesigngroup/
4th West - https://4thwest.com/
The Post District - https://buildingsaltlake.com/take-a-tour-of-the-post-district-salt-lake-citys-new-mixed-use-neighborhood/
The Business of Expertise (book) - https://amzn.to/3KUdoDq

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The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Michael Procopio, CEO at The Procopio Companies.During our live event, we discussed his family's first generation roots, how he's worked through scaling a family enterprise, and his own experience transitioning into a 4th generation leadership role. We also dove into the future of Procopio and the impact thoughtful design, brand, and experience has on renters.Be sure to let me know how you like this format, and get on the list at https://transformingcities.io for future guest announcements!Please support TC by subscribing and giving a 5-star review if you like it! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com© 2023 Authentic Form & Function

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On this episode I'm speaking with Martha Bader, Director of Marketing and Programming at Arden 55+ Living.

A Southerner by birth but not by accent, her career in Marketing is as varied as the colors in the largest box of crayons that one can find.

Her roles have included store openings and logistics with Old Navy, events and public relations for The Park Hyatt Hotel, and business development for a woman-owned training company.

Fueled by innovation and a passion for healthy living, she started on a "start-up" road with Privia Health and K4Connect, which landed her in the sector she now calls home, Active Adult.

Working locally and nationally with Greystar's Active Adult marketing team ignited combined her love of hospitality, real estate, events, and marketing into one.

Today, at Arden 55+ Living, she works to engage her teams as well as future "55 and better" residents. Her main focus is to discover new ways to market to residents accurately, make the renter journey enjoyable, simplify our onsite teams' responsibilities, and understand trends to continue innovating.

Related links for this episode:

Arden 55+ Active Adult Living
Martha on LinkedIn
Martha on Facebook
Martha on Instagram
105-Year-Old Cyclist
The Light We Give (book)
Dying of Politeness (book)

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Dakota Courville of ITEX.

During our live event, we discussed the great migration to suburbs and sub-markets across the country, what affordability means and how it's impacting access to housing, and the dynamic shifts we're seeing when it comes to marketing to affordable renters.

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On this episode I welcome back my second-ever guest, Anna Mackay. After departing from Guerrilla Development in 2020, she's taken a dive into community-first placemaking as the Founder of Sister City.

Co-developed projects like Rocket Empire Machine and Chiles House kicked off this new phase in her career, as well as the Shortstack Housing project, co-led by Jessy Ledesma of HomeWork Development, which takes up much of her time today.

Join me in welcoming Anna back to Transforming Cities!

Related links for this episode:

Sister City - https://www.sister-city.com/
Anna on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lucey-mackay/
Shortstack Housing - https://www.shortstackhousing.com/
Rocket Empire Machine - https://www.sister-city.com/rocket-empire-machine
Chiles House - https://www.sister-city.com/the-annex
CoEverything - http://coeverything.co/
Building Small (book) - https://amzn.to/3TAroVM

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On this episode I’m speaking with Cody Dietrich, Partner at Hayes Dietrich. Cody runs the development side of the company after spending his career specializing in multi-family residential development, including affordable, mixed-income, and luxury housing in the Twin Cities and Nashville markets.

Overall, Cody has been involved in the development or substantial rehabilitation of over 2,000 multifamily units totaling in excess of $500M in total development costs. Currently, he is working on 700+ units entitled for his new company in Southern California and Minnesota.

He started his career with Dominium working on new construction and acquisitions with substantial rehabilitations in the Twin Cities and Nashville markets. During his time at Dominium, the firm was one of the top 10 affordable housing developers and owners each year, according to Affordable Housing Finance. In 2016, Cody received the Dominium Executive Committee Award.

Cody joined Doran Companies in 2017 and has helped lead several large developments, including a $140M 369 apartment unit development, Expo, which was completed in 2020. While at Doran, the company has consistently been recognized as one of the top developers by multiple local publications, including Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Finance & Commerce, and Twin Cities Business Magazine.

Related links for this episode:

Hayes Dietrich - https://hayesdietrich.com/
Cody on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-dietrich-21503266/
Email Cody - cody@hayesdietrich.com
1500 Nicollet - https://www.1500nicollet.com/
Expo Minneapolis - https://expompls.com/
Twelve and a Half (book) - https://amzn.to/41UGedk

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Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined by Jessy Ledesma and Anna Mackay of Shortstack Housing.

During our live event, we jumped into the thesis behind Shortstack as it relates to missing middle housing, the founders story, and a deeper dive into the process and product side of Shortstack. We also jumped into a great Q&A at the end.

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On this live episode of Transforming Cities, I was joined again by Andrew Katz of Katz Development.

During our live event, we discussed developing with mass timber, his upcoming 12-story project in Denver, Colorado, and fielded a variety of questions at the end.

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On this episode I’m speaking with Andrew Katz, Founder of Katz Development.

Since 2015, Andrew has participated in the development of approximately $350M of multifamily, office, retail, and hospitality projects totaling roughly 1M square feet in Colorado and Ohio. Since moving to Denver, Andrew has focused on infill development in and around the urban core with local developer, Westfield Company. Notable projects include:

The Mission Ballroom, a 4,000-capacity new-build music venue operated by AEG
North Wynkoop, a 14-acre mixed-use master development comprised of new-build office, multifamily, and hospitality; anchored by the Mission Ballroom
Sustainability Park: a 100-unit condo and retail project anchored by renowned Japanese restaurant Uchi
The 150,000 square foot adaptive re-use Stanley Marketplace

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.

Related links for this episode:

Katz Development - https://www.katz-dev.com/
Andrew on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-katz-467852ba/
Andrew on Twitter - https://twitter.com/katzdevelops
Hotel Magdelana - https://hotelmagdalena.com/
Plate Fifteen - http://www.plattefifteen.com/
Ascent MKE - https://www.ascentmke.com/
T3 RiNo - https://www.t3rino.com/
PDX Airport - https://pdxnext.com/Stories/Details/new-pdx-roof-from-forest-to-frame
The New Kings of New York (book) - https://amzn.to/3jyhAy4

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On this episode I’m speaking with John Gonzalez, VP of Marketing at ITEX.

Drawing from a wealth of experience in the multifamily industry and with a focus on customer experience and branding, he’s played a key role in driving growth and success for companies such as Camden Property Trust and Leedo.

His current position at ITEX allows him to continue his passion for learning about AI and the content creator economy while driving marketing strategies that drive results.

In addition to his professional career, John also excels as a part-time content creator, having grown a following of over 300,000 people on TikTok.

He’s worked with major brands such as Proctor and Gamble, Franks Red Hot, Johnson & Johnson, Glad, and Febreze, showcasing his ability to create engaging and effective content for a wide range of audiences.

Related links for this episode:

ITEX
John on LinkedIn
John on TikTok
Affordable Housing LIHTC Student Rule (TikTok)
Resident Move-In Email (TikTok)
Unreasonable Hospitality (book)

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Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

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On this episode I’m speaking with Michael DiMella, Managing Partner of CHARLESGATE. CHARLESGATE is an integrated real estate services firm that empowers thousands of clients throughout Massachusetts and New England.

Their mission is to help people live better and invest better by delivering a comprehensive array of forward-thinking real estate solutions that inspire and empower their team, clients, and communities. Collectively, the team works together to redefine housing for today's market.

Mike's led the Boston-based team to strong growth, including multiple recognitions on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. He’s also currently executing Lease-Ups & Condo Sales on 17 new development projects.

Related links for this episode:

CHARLESGATE
CHARLESGATE on IG
CHARLESGATE on TikTok
Michael on LinkedIn
When They Win, You Win (book)

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When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think

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On this episode I’m speaking with Mike Whaling, founder and operator of 30 Lines, and creator of the RentPress Apartment Marketing Platform.

30 Lines is a marketing technology studio dedicated to helping companies deliver easy, remarkable customer experiences, and has been recognized multiple times as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company.

RentPress is a powerful apartment marketing platform used by thousands of communities nationwide and many other marketing agencies to power the seamless, integrated shopping experiences that today’s apartment shoppers expect.

Mike is an advocate for housing that elevates lives and was named a Tech Titan and Top Promoter of Technology for the multifamily industry.

Related links for this episode:

30 Lines
RentPress
Mike on LinkedIn
The Color Of Law (book)
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work (book)

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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

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With more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Sara sits at the intersection of marketing, operations, and technology, working to foster innovation and drive occupancy and rent growth. Her areas of expertise include marketing strategy, brand management, and evaluating and implementing new technologies impacting leasing, operations, and the customer experience.

A frequent speaker and moderator at national industry conferences, Sara has served on a number of committees and advisory boards during her career; currently, she serves as Vice Chair of the National Multifamily Housing Council’s Marketing & Resident Experience Committee and also sits on Zillow's Multifamily Rental Advisory Board and the Multifamily Social Media Summit Advisory Board.

Related links for this episode:
· Beacon Communities
· Sara on LinkedIn
· Sara on Twitter
· Chief
· Stolen Focus (book)
· Radical Candor (book)

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Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

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The title and subsequent role of Customer Experience & Training Manager was originally curated to fill a gap and utilize one of Katie’s core passions of building brand recognition with associates and customers.

A self-proclaimed extreme brand loyalist, Katie advocated for creating customized experiences that are so memorable that they have to be shared.

She can often be recognized by her signature lightning bolt necklace signifying her motto of “Live Like Lightning”.

Related links for this episode:
· HILLS Properties
· Katie on LinkedIn
· HILLS on IG
· Katie on IG
· The Experience Maker (book)

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The Experience Maker: How to Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait to Share

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Jacob’s background is in marketing technology and software development, and it was through his own pains as a renter that the idea for Nurture Boss was born.

He's is passionate about bringing technology to marketing to help shape consumers behavior, solve problems in the customer journey, and drive customers toward the best products by allowing for informed decision making.

He firmly believes that a customer who has a great purchasing experience stays a customer for life.

Related links for this episode:

· Nurture Boss
· NB on LinkedIn
· Jacob on LinkedIn
· NB on Instagram
· NB on Facebook
· Schedule A Demo

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An engineer and designer by training, Eric is drawn to innovative new ideas that make our communities better places to live. As such, he oversees budgets and the acquisition-to-construction phase of new projects.

Before UD+P, Eric was a project manager at Pacific Bay Investments in Berkeley, California. Prior to that, Eric managed engineering projects for Cypress Semiconductor, Maple Optical Systems, Leapfrog Toys, and the National Science Foundation.

Eric holds eight patents and has published several papers related to this work. He earned an MBA with a focus in real estate finance from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, as well as BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University.

Related links for this episode:
· Urban Development + Partners
· Eric on LinkedIn
· Slate
· Anthology on Division
· District Office
· Division Street Interview
· PAE Living Building
· Thinking in Bets (book)

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Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts

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She’s the coauthor of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, the book that introduced cohousing to North America, and more recently, Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities. She co-founded McCamant & Durrett Architects and The CoHousing Company with Charles Durrett.

More recently, she started CoHousing Solutions as a development consulting firm to share best practices and systems for successful collaborative development. She works with urban, suburban and rural communities all across North America, helping them define and implement their development strategy and build the professional team they need.

She also founded the 500 Communities Program to train other professionals to work in this realm.

Katie lived for 12 years at Doyle Street Cohousing in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now lives at Nevada City Cohousing in the Sierra Foothills.

Related links for this episode:
· CoHousing Solutions
· CS Facebook
· CS Instagram
· CS Twitter
· CS LinkedIn
· Katie on LinkedIn
· Katie’s Wiki Page
· The Cohousing Association of the US
· Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves (book)
· Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities (book)
· Life Between Buildings (book)
· Bowling Alone (book)

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Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space

Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community

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Mike leads the Go-To-Market teams of Sales, Account Management, and Marketing. He's the founder and host of the Modern Multifamily Podcast, a board member of the Silicon Slopes Northern Utah Chapter, and a technology and multifamily enthusiast.

Work aside, Mike is a passionate family man - a proud husband and father of 2. When not working or hanging with the fam, you can find him on the running and cycling trails, or working out in the home gym.

Related links for this episode:
· Rent Dynamics
· Mike on LinkedIn
· Rent Dynamics on LinkedIn
· The Wolber Wedding Photo
· Good to Great (book)
· Modern Multifamily Podcast

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After growing up in the midwest, Bryant graduated from Colorado State University in 2008 with a degree in Business and Computer Information systems. He started his career in software development and web design, working for a variety of startups and digital agencies between Denver, Chicago, and Minneapolis.

He co-founded Authentic as the technology lead, and in 2017 helped spearhead the company’s transition to the commercial real estate industry. Today, Bryant oversees account management, strategy, and the technical sides of the business. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife Brianna, daughter Winnie, and dog Tula.

Related links for this episode:

· Authentic
· Bryant on LinkedIn
· Bryant on Twitter
· Shoe Dog (book)
· Coral Grove (project)
· Doyle (project)
· The Aubrey (project)

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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

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Arun started his place-making career at The Irvine Company, where he helped create best-in-class residential communities throughout coastal California. He then spent many of his formative years in the resort industry, where he co-founded two companies, both of which created several of the world’s most acclaimed resort communities.

Arun brings his unique experience with placemaking to his most personal project yet, Priya Living, a company he founded so that his own parents, and other immigrant families like his, would have a place to call home.

Related links for this episode:
· Priya Living
· Arun on LinkedIn
· Irvine Company
· Amangiri
· Nomadland (book)
· Grupo Habita

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Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century

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On this episode I’m speaking with Michael Pink, CEO and Managing Partner of Left Lane Ventures, which develops boutique multifamily urban infill projects ranging in size from 12 to 75 units.

Michael began his career as an attorney serving in the roles of Associate, Partners, and then Of Counsel at Best & Flanagan where he practiced commercial and construction litigation for a decade.

In 2000, Michael became co-owner, CFO and COO for Mosquito, a designer and manufacturer of private label consumer goods for nationally known brands. Later he started West Emory, which sells home decor, stationary, yard games, and pet products through national retailers.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School. He lives in Minneapolis and is an avid backpacker, water sports enthusiast, and explorer of roads less traveled.

Related links for this episode:
· Left Lane Ventures
· Michael on LinkedIn
· Verso
· The Aubrey
· Courtney Banker's Research Paper
· Terner Center for Housing Innovation
· Blood Meridian (book)
· Guerrilla Development Co

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Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West (Modern Library (Hardcover))

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Brian is a seasoned entrepreneur who strives to be a catalyst for positive change. Through his work at Shift, Brian is focused on finding better solutions at the intersection of society’s most difficult urban challenges - intergenerational poverty, urban revitalization, access to opportunity, and community displacement.

Shift Capital is a national leader in creating more inclusive neighborhoods. Shift’s first fund, Shift Neighborhood Fund, takes a place-based approach to neighborhoods in North Philadelphia that have suffered decades of neglect. Through inclusive economic strategies, mission-aligned capital, and a community focus, Shift has sought to change the narrative around how communities can benefit from positive change.

Brian is a Peace Corps alumnus and a MBA graduate of Yale School of Management.

Related links for this episode:
· Shift Capital
· SHIFT on Instagram
· SHIFT on Twitter
· J-centrel
· J-centrel on Instagram
· Jumpstart Kensington
· Smith & Roller
· The Menkiti Group
· Mosaic Development Partners
· Trust Neighborhoods
· Seawall

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Under her leadership and expertise, Centro has become an internationally sought-after resource for best-practices and proven processes in developing thoughtful spaces and enhancing quality of life across communities.

Jamie also recently served as the president of the River North Art District in Denver, tackling management of a rapidly changing industrial area through advocacy, policy, programs, and projects. Her work in particular on projects to advance affordability, mobility and green infrastructure as well as investments to support and house the homeless community left a positive impact and shaped citywide policy.

In 2018, driven by a passion to see her adopted hometown of Denver thrive, Jamie left her role in River North to run for mayor of Denver, CO, taking a two-term incumbent to a runoff election, which we learn more about later in the episode.

Related links for this episode:
· Centro
· Jamie on Facebook
· Jamie on Twitter
· A Love Affair With Cities (TED Talk)

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Prior to SOUR, Pinar co-founded various ventures where she helped set-up company infrastructure and grow them through funding or incubation, achieving international recognition and awards.

Pinar is a Part-time faculty at Parsons School of Design, within the School of Design Strategies. She serves on the Board of Directors of Open Style Lab, a nonprofit organization initiated at MIT, with the purpose of making style accessible to people of all abilities. She also created and teaches a strategic collaborations workshop series for Pratt Center for Community Development and the Made in NYC initiative.

Pinar is a frequent public speaker and a guest lecturer, and hosts the What's Wrong With panels and podcasts by SOUR, a series of discussions with progress makers and experts to diagnose real problems, ideate solutions and raise awareness to the general public.

Related links for this episode:
· SOUR
· SOUR on Medium
· SOUR on Linkedin
· SOUR on Instagram
· What’s Wrong With
· What’s Wrong With: The Podcast
· Openbox
· PAU
· Snohetta
· MASS Design Group
· Open Style Lab
· Artolution
· Design for All (Documentary)

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He’s gone from learning the ropes in fundraising and financial analysis in the private equity world, to partnering with developers around the country to structure, finance, and market real estate projects, to acquiring and developing his own deals.

He’s now taking what he’s learned and going all in creating a sustainable model for real estate development as a force for good in our communities. Most recently this can be found within the Chapel Greenville project.

Related links for this episode:
· Chapel
· Matt on Linkedin
· Matt on Instagram
· Acton School of Business
· BaseHQ
· 33 Vincent
· Cadre Health
· Dror Poleg
· Antony Slumbers
· Shift Capital
· Access Ventures

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Raised in Iowa, Adam started his career at Principal Real Estate Investors on the Equity Investment Management team. Seeking a change in lifestyle, he moved to Denver in early 2011 and ultimately worked alongside the teams at Holland Partner Group and BMC Investments.

Adam has been responsible for the development of over 1,200 units in Denver’s prestigious Union Station neighborhood, and also focused on Denver’s Cherry Creek North Neighborhood while at BMC. Today, Adam is focused on growing a new type of real estate firm through Narrate.

Related links for this episode:
· Narrate
· Narrate on Instagram
· Adam on LinkedIn
· Westfield Real Estate Companies
· Gravitas Development Group
· Guerilla Development

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Jonathan is a placemaker and New Urbanist in every sense of the word with a voracious appetite for studying and learning about new methods of community and economic development from around the world. His focus remains on building vibrant communities that foster connectivity and creativity and support a thriving, healthy downtown, small business ecosystem and community.

He currently sits on the local advisory board of Leading Cities, a global leader in Smart City solutions, city diplomacy and collaboration advancing sustainability and resilient city strategies and technologies.

Related links for this episode:
· Patronicity
· Bench Consulting
· Building Boston
· Jonathan on Twitter
· Peers Inc (book)
· Walkable City (book)
· The Death and Life of Great American Cities (book)
· Happy City (book)
· Subdivided: City-Building in an Age of Hyper-Diversity (book)
· Mike Lydon at Street Plans
· Jeff Speck
· Al Wilson at Beyond Walls

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Peers Inc: How People and Platforms Are Inventing the Collaborative Economy and Reinventing Capitalism

The Death and Life of Great American Cities: 50th Anniversary Edition (Modern Library)

Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time

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Tanya is a member and frequent speaking contributor to local and national organizations including MCSA, MREJ, the AMA, and the Downtown Council. Shea has also been recognized through the Business Journal’s Women to Watch.

A note to listeners: our interview with Tanya was conducted pre-Covid-19 and pre-Anti-Racism protests across the globe.

Related links for this episode:
· Shea Design
· Shea on Instagram
· Shea on Twitter
· Shea on LinkedIn
· Interlachen Country Club
· Peloton
· Mirror
· Everyday Champagne

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Karin holds a master’s degree in city planning from MIT and began her career in urban development at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, where she co-edited Infrastructure and Land Policies. In 2018, she was selected as one of Real Estate Forum’s 50 Under 40 in Commercial Real Estate in 2018.

A note to listeners: our interview with Karin was conducted pre-Covid-19 and pre-Anti-Racism protests across the globe.

Related links for this episode:
· coUrbanize
· Karin on Twitter
· coUrbanize Twitter
· coUrbanze LinkedIn
· Remix
· BU Professor Work
· Housing Navigator
· coUrbanize Placemaking Guide

Placemaking is a hot topic for real estate companies and urban planners alike. But how do you activate space in a way that’s truly reflective of the community and also drives economic impact? We explore this in our new guide on placemaking.

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As a policy planner, his work focuses on helping municipalities develop frameworks to manage growth and development in a way that fosters successful communities.

A particular area of focus has been creating a clear idea of what a healthy and complete community looks like, and how it can be achieved through the planning process. Public and stakeholder engagement is a big part of this process. Having public conversations on the future of communities is one of Andrew’s favorite parts of the job.

Andrew is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner.

A note to listeners: our interview with Andrew was conducted pre-Covid-19 and pre-Anti-Racism protests across the globe.

Related links for this episode:
· Gladki Planning
· Gladki Planning on Twitter
· The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
· Reimagining the Mall
· Your Markham Centre
· City of Toronto
· City of Mississauga
· City of Markham

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In her current rule, she manages content development, hosts webinars, and commissions long-form journalism at Next City, a nonprofit news organization.

Next City covers issues in urbanism through the lens of equity, to highlight ways that cities are dismantling institutional and legacy systems of oppression to create a level playing field that makes life better and more sustainable for all urban residents. Beats range from transportation to housing to tech, culture, climate change mitigation and equitable economic development.

Next City’s premier event is the Vanguard conference, an annual gathering of rising urban innovators who work across disciplines to make change in cities. Each Vanguard cohort includes policymakers and politicians, architects and urban planners, artists and media makers, all of whom are selected through a competitive application process. We’ll talk more about the Vanguard Program and the opportunity to submit your own host city application later in the podcast.

A note to listeners: our interview with Kelly was conducted pre-Covid-19 and pre-Anti-Racism protests across the globe.

Related links for this episode:
· Next City
· Kelly on Twitter
· Host the Vanguard Program
· Field Guide to Dreams (book)
· Google Travel
· Lincoln Institute
· Colloqate Design
· The Paper Monuments Project
· The Runway Project

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Field Guide to Dreams: How to Identify and Interpret the Symbols in Your Dreams

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Danielle leads the team responsible for supporting Age-Friendly Network members; developing free practitioner-focused publications on topics ranging from ADUs to placemaking to rural livability; and delivering direct technical assistance to nearly 100 communities each year. Her team also disseminates a free weekly newsletter on livable communities-related issues, reaching more than 85,000 local leaders around the country.

She’s an urban planner by education, and has nearly 20 years of professional experience, including prior leadership positions at USEPA and HUD. She also serves as a Board Member for the League of American Bicyclists.

A note to listeners: our interview with Danielle was conducted pre-Covid-19 and pre-Anti-Racism protests across the globe.

Related links for this episode:
· AARP Livable Communities
· Danielle on Twitter
· Community Challenge Grant Program
· AARP Pop Up Placemaking Tool Kit
· AARP’s ABC of ADUs
· Rural Livability Workshop Report
· AARP Newsletter
· AARP Network of Age Friendly States of Communities
· AARP Livable Communities on Facebook
· AARP Livable Communities on Twitter
· Gil Penalosa and 8 80 Cities
· Karina Ricks, Director of Mobility and Infrastructure in Pittsburgh
· Pittsburgh Mobility and Infrastructure
· Minneapolis 2040
· California Measure M

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· One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
· The Opus Group
· Hyde Development

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On this City Sessions episode I’m joined by Tyler Carner of the CBRE Industrial Group in Denver, and Paul Hyde of Hyde Development in Minneapolis. As the nation approaches one month of stay-at-home orders, we tap into what capital markets are doing in response to the pandemic. In addition, we touch on emerging trends that are moving into the spotlight, such as ecommerce, onshore manufacturing, and more.

Related links for this episode:
· One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
· Tyler Carner of CBRE Denver
· Hyde Development

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On this City Sessions episode I’m joined by Annie Spaeth, owner of The Lynhall restaurant, and Andy Risvold, co-owner of Forgotten Star Brewing - both based in Minneapolis. Annie and Andy represent just two of the thousands of small F&B businesses deeply impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic. We hear from them about what their landscapes look like as they weather the third week of shutdowns.

Related links for this episode:
· One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
· The Lynhall
· Forgotten Star Brewing

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On this City Sessions episode I’m joined by Mark Ernster of SullivanHayes Brokerage in Denver, and Paul Hyde of Hyde Development in Minneapolis. With the outbreak of Covid-19 shutting down many cities with various shelter-in-place actions, including restaurant and bar shut downs, we discuss these impacts from the front lines.

Related links for this episode:
· One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
· SullivanHayes
· Hyde Development

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On this City Sessions episode I’m joined by Anna Mackay of Guerilla Development in Portland, and Paul Hyde of Hyde Development in Minneapolis. With the global outbreak of the Coronavirus taking hold close to home this week, we discuss their take from the front lines.

Related links for this episode:
· One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
· Guerrilla Development
· Hyde Development

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The firm has pioneered a holistic approach to the creation of place that integrates design, events, and management systems all through the lens of the user experience. He and his firm have demonstrated that community and commercial interests all benefit from more humane, inviting, and lively places for people.

Since its founding, The Musicant Group has transformed places as varied as Class A office buildings to vacant lots, from urban main streets to suburban strip malls, from block parties to industrial parks.

In 2019, his firm provided hospitality and activation services to 5.9 million square feet of space at 29 locations, produced 376 events, and trained hundreds more on their methods and approach.

Related links for this episode:
· The Musicant Group
· Free Placemaking Toolkits
· Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
· Rodrigo Canales
· Alex Garvin
· Christopher Alexander
· Suburban nation (book)
· The Death and Life of Great American Cities (book)
· One Discovery Square
· Goldman Properties
· Shift Capital
· Guerilla Development

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Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream

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Prior to joining Camber Creek, Nate founded and scaled multiple national organizations, including the Roosevelt Campus Network. He also served as a Special Assistant to the President at the National Economic Council in the Obama White House, where he led work in areas like transportation, aviation and urban policy.

He has written for the New York Times, Washington Post and dozens of other outlets and is a former Forbes 30 under 30 and Baltimore Business Journal 40 under 40.

Related links for this episode:
· Camber Creek
· Nate on LinkedIn
· Nate on Twitter
· WhyHotel
· Curbio
· Latch
· Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City (book)
· Sidewalk Labs
· Radiator Labs
· Measureabl
· The Climate Mobilization Act Overview

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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

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She created her own firm 15 years ago and has delivered hundreds of projects, all focused on finding common ground among many voices to support decisions related to things that we share - things that are public.

She creates engagement processes that influence decisions on public policy, public assets, and public programs. She’s known for this work in the Toronto area, across Ontario and Canada, in several cities in the US, and in Guyana and Bosnia. She has also applied these same skills for the United Nations.

Nicole teaches in the City Studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough, has an undergrad degree in Ecology and Evolution, as well as an MBA.

Related links for this episode:
· Swerhun
· Lura Consulting
· Daniel Yankelovich (Coming To Public Judgment)
· Mary Frances Cooper
· Waterfront Toronto
· Regent Park Neighbourhood Association
· Scarborough Transit Action
· Federation of North Toronto Residents Associations
· Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council
· West Don Lands Committee

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Matthew's an international award-winning designer whose acclamations have landed him on Forbes ‘Small Giants’ list while INC Magazine has named him one of the ‘Top 10 Designers Every Business Should Have On Their Radar.’

In less than five years he has built a client list with the likes of Amazon, Equinox, SpaceX, Ring, Blue Bottle Coffee, Virgin Hotels , and over 30 other curated partners and clients.

Related links for this episode:
· M-Rad
· Matthew on LinkedIn
· M-Rad on Instagram
· Matthew Rosenberg DesignClass
· Bjarke Ingels Group
· Snarkitecture
· Partisans

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As Founding Partner, Scott drives the strategic goals of the company with a focus on investment thesis identification as well as execution oversight. Since its founding, TREP has acquired or developed over $400 million of properties across a variety of product types.

Related links for this episode:
· Triten Real Estate
· Scott on LinkedIn
· m•k•t
· Radom Capital
· Endeavor Real Estate Group
· Sterling Bay

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Since then, the company has completed over 3.8 million square feet of industrial and office development in Minnesota, Colorado and North Dakota.

Current Developments include the 1.8 million square foot Northern Stacks industrial park in MN and the 1.7 million square foot 76 Commerce Center project in Denver.

In addition to his development work, Paul has been named to the Business Journal 40 under 40 and one of the 100 People to Know in 2018 by Twin Cities Business.

Related links for this episode:
· Hyde Development
· Hyde Development on Facebook
· Paul on LinkedIn
· Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
· Urban Infill
· The Musicant Group
· Northern Stacks
· 76 Commerce Center
· United Properties
· McWhinney

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She recently published a critical essay in the Avery Review with Columbia University, entitled "The Bottom: The Emergence and Erasure of Black American Landscapes," on black identity in American landscapes in 2018. She's an advocate for STEM girls education and keynoted the 4th Annual Young Women's Leadership Affiliate Convening, and was a feature for CareerGirls.org STEM leaders. She is also a 2018 Next City Vanguard Fellow. Ujijji holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.

Related links for this episode:

· SmithGroup
· Ujijji on LinkedIn
· Ujijji on Twitter
· The Field
· Career Girls
· U of Michigan Guest Lecturer
· The Avery Review
· Sekou Cooke
· Craig Wilkins
· Dan Kinkead
· Amanda Williams

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Their research is utilized daily for a variety of unique and complex industrial transactions from tenant representation, dispositions, build-to-suits, and investment sales. Chad and George are also involved with market assessments using labor analytics and GIS mapping, and produce innovative whitepapers on industry trends.

Related links for this episode:

· Haven Allen of MHub

· Ben Breslau of JLL

· Real Time Podcast

· Real Time on iTunes

· JLL Chicago

· George on LinkedIn

· Chad on LinkedIn

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Formally trained as a designer, Sam now spends more time at the business end of projects. He prides himself on connecting great people with lovely ideas, all with the goal of making meaningful work, and hopefully, making the world a better place along the way.

Related links for this episode:

· Deskpass

· One Design Company

· Coudal Partners

· Field Notes

· Big Delicious Planet Catering

· Sammy Rosen

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ESG’s foundation is built on strong relationships paired with an open-minded and creative outlook. The firm recently began the Minneapolis-based North Loop Green 3 project, a third phase to the North Loop Green project that will include elements of housing, office, and retail.

Related links for this episode:

· ESG Architecture & Design

· North Loop Green

· ESG on Facebook

· ESG on LinkedIn

· ESG on Instagram

· ESG on Twitter

· Aaron on LinkedIn

· Ann on LinkedIn

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Over the past eight years, Andrew and his team have refined how Better Block fits into community outreach, revitalization, complete streets, and public space planning and design projects. Now having been used in over 150 communities from Sydney, Australia to Bethel, Vermont, Better Block is seen as an alternative to the typical design and defend urban planning method of the past.

Related links for this episode:

· Team Better Block
· Loeb Fellowship
· TBB on Instagram
· Project Backboard
· Tyler Street Lab
· Blossom Block
· AARP Livable Communities

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An advocate of multidisciplinary design and strategic, human-centered process, Harry is primarily interested in the development and the thoughtful execution of innovative ideas that make peoples’ day to day experiences and interactions with the built environment better.

Related links for this episode:

· Gensler
· Harry on Instagram
· Harry on LinkedIn
· House Industries / Andy Cruz
· &walsh
· Stefan Sagmiester
· Digital Kitchen
· Rifik Anadol
· William Gibson

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Bryant's team at Oh Hey Creative helps run Stanley Marketplace and Broadway Market, and is currently working on other food hall projects in Golden, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Related links for this episode:

Oh Hey Creative
Bryant Palmer on Twitter
Machines Like Me (book)
DCPA Off-Center
CultureHaus
Detour 303 (artist)
Aurora, Colorado
Stanley Marketplace on Instagram
Broadway Market on Instagram
The Golden Mill on Instagram
Sistine Chapel at Stanley Marketplace

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New Land focuses on creating built environments at the neighborhood scale, striving to create memorable spaces, focused on user experience, believing that cities thrive when they're diverse, walkable, and culturally vibrant.

Recent innovations include Black Cat Alley, a defunct alley turned public arts space and Ascent – the tallest mass timber building in the Western Hemisphere. Tim has also been a featured speaker at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) conference in Dubai, as well as various real estate panels.

Related links for this episode:

Ian Abston
Black Cat Alley
Perkins + Will 80-Story Timber Skyscraper
Glulam
Crosslam
Carbon Sink
FSC Certification
WoodWorks
Jeff Spiritos
New Land Enterprises
Ascent MKE

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With an education in architecture and design research, Vicki has leveraged her design experience to lead marketing, business development, and brand strategies for global Architecture and Design firms to Innovation Consultancies.

She's currently focused on marketing innovation in the real estate industry working for JLL out of their global headquarters in Chicago.

Related links for this episode:

JLL Spark
Willis Tower Chicago
Remote Year
The Wing
Chief
Vicki on Instagram
Vicki on LinkedIn

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JC is most fascinated with photographing public architecture from historic, mainly mid century modern and brutalist buildings, to cutting edge modern engineering marvels of today's most advanced structures. Today he splits his time between client commissions and self-assigned work.

Related links for this episode:

JC Buck Website
JC Buck on Instagram
Iwan Baan on Instagram
David Adjaye
Adjaye Associates
MCA Denver
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Union Station Denver

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Alex is an Emmy award-winning creative leader with 10+ years of experience working with brands including Lyft, Amazon, Spotify, Facebook, W Hotels, Lincoln Motors, The North Face and Oakley. Today, Alex is building a few startups of his own, including Guest House – a real estate staging company that's turning homes into retail stores for local makers.

Related links for this episode:

Guest House
Guest House on Instagram
Age Carriers
Hovey Design NYC
Maker & Place
Slate Real Estate Advisors (see our Season One podcast with Jorgen)

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Antoinette's superpower is uniting often siloed stakeholders so they can unite in shared goals, helping both cities and companies reach their full potential. She writes regularly for publications like Forbes and works alongside small retail and restaurant businesses that help neighborhoods keep their unique local charm.

Related links for this episode:

Cohere
Choice Market
The North Face / Walls Are Meant For Climbing
Antoinette on Instagram

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Windmill has become one of Canada’s most well-known green building developers, having completed over $1B in developments since 2003. With a background that touches on construction, economics, and ecology, Jonathan is specifically interested in creating alternative financing vehicles to embed sustainability into projects.

With his work at Windmill he’s become a recognized leader in Canada for finding innovative solutions for non-conventional lifecycle financing issues.

Related links for this episode:

Windmill Developments
Bioregional
Natural Capitalism (book)
One Planet Living
Zibi
Dockside Green
Baker District Development
The Plant
Sidewalk Labs
Broad Sustainable Building
Jonathan on LinkedIn

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Based in Toronto, RallyRally is a design studio dedicated to social change. Jay is an advocate for communications and graphic design that encourage inclusive public participation in transforming our cities.

Related links for this episode:

RallyRally

RallyRally Website
More Than Transit (Windsor, Ontario)
RallyRally on Twitter

Jay Wall

Jay's G20 arrest story (video)
Jay Wall on Twitter

Urban planning and public engagement

Dillon Consulting
Gladki Planning Associates
Crazy Dames & Process
Maximum City
ThinkFresh Group
Swerhun Facilitation
LOKI's Blog on Socially Engaged Design

Public space interventions

Paper Monuments
Daily tous les jours
Urban Repair Squad

Visual storytelling

Adjacent Possibilities
The Urban Geographer
Center for Urban Pedagogy

The intersection of social justice and cities

Zahra Ebrahim
Jay Pitter
Courage Co-Lab

Urban policy research and publishing

Spacing
Next City & Vanguard
Evergreen
Ryerson City Building Institute

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Slate Real Estate Advisors is a creative real estate agency that specializes in the marketing and sales of unique well-designed properties and residential development projects in Denver.

Related links for this episode:

Slate Real Estate Advisors
The Foundry at Valley Junction
Zeppelin Development
Canvas Homes
Guest House
BOSS Architecture
Studio Limited
Meridian 105
Eight Seven Central

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Julian brings more than 35 years of leadership and experience in the performing arts to The Bentway, which opened its first full phase to the public by late summer 2018.

Related links for this episode:

DTAH Toronto
Allies and Morrison
Michael Green Architecture (MGA)
Sidewalk Labs Toronto
Claude Cormier & Associates

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Emily received a Master of Urban Planning and Master of Urban Design from CU Boulder before eventually finding her way to the Colorado Department of Transportation, and then to the City of Denver, as a Transportation Planner. After almost 6 years at the city, Emily transitioned to her current role deploying Denver's Smart City Program.

Related links for this episode:

Denver Smart City
Denver Vision Zero
Colorado Smart City
Smart City Portland (PDX)
Austin Smart Mobility

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For the last 5 years Anna has filled a number of roles at Guerilla: from spearheading projects, to tackling marketing, to leading crowdfunding efforts. We spoke with Anna on the work they're doing at Guerrilla and the unique way they view ROI on their projects.

Related links for this episode:

Guerrilla Development
Kevin Cavenaugh | TEDxPortland
Graffito
Team Better Block

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For the last 8 years, Jon's been working on public projects that leverage design, graphics, typography, art placements, and various finishes that influence how people interact with space.

Related links for this episode:

Wunder Werkz
Zeppelin Development
Dynia Architects
Uglycute
Family New York
Tres Birds
Radian Denver

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