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placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram From Blueprint to Bestseller: A Small-Scale Developer's Journey with Jim Heid – Ep. 78About the GuestI am extremely excited to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Jim Heid, FASLA.Jim is an infill developer and sustainable development advisor based in Sonoma County, California. Known for his aspirational but practical approach, he works with a range of tools and best practices to communicate the value of inspired design and sustainability within the realities of local market norms. With over forty years experience as an urban designer, land planner, sustainability strategist and now infill developer, he brings a broad range of perspectives and skills to the discussion about how communities grow. Trained as a landscape architect, he received a Masters in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as way to more effectively integrate economics, development and design thinking.An active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Jim was at the forefront of defining the tenets of sustainable community design, serving as co-instructor for ULI’s pioneering program in Sustainable Community Design. He continues his leadership as founder and lead instructor for ULI’s program focused on small scale incremental development. He has organized and led fifteen national tours where participants explore the impact and benefits of non-institutional approaches to real estate development, and how it creates stronger local economies and more authentic places. Drawing on his own experience and the work of others seen during these tours, he authored Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders and Great Communities. Published in April by ULI, the book has quickly gained a national following from all professions engaged in shaping the built environment. Jim works seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, bringing his design and real estate training to resolve complex challenges – focusing on enduring solutions catalyzed by initial, immediate steps. With an emphasis on high quality communications, Jim works to build deep understanding for the ‘how and why’ of decisions – rather than just creating consensus. His collaborative, integrative, and effective team leadership is recognized through his participation or chairmanship of over 15 ULI Advisory Service Panels – recently for Napa, CA and Toronto, Ontario.Originally born in Pittsburgh, PA; Jim credits the diversity of places he has lived and worked – Moscow, Idaho; Springfield, Vermont; New Orleans; Denver; Phoenix; Boston; and San Francisco – for shaping his appreciation of town form impacts quality of life, and the importance of regional identity for creating more interesting places. Now living in the idyllic community of Healdsburg, California he shares these insights with clients and audiences across the globe. To Learn More About Jim Heid and the Building Small, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Jim Heid, FASLABuilding Small Book - AmazonSmall Scale Forums Website P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Large Scale Planning and Design for Urban Infill Projects with Joshua Brooks – Ep. 77About the GuestWelcome, fellow Placemakers, to another enriching episode of the Placemaking Podcast, where we explore the art and science of crafting vibrant communities. I'm your host, Matt Loos and today, we're diving into the dynamic realm of large-scale planning and infill real estate development.While our esteemed guest, Joshua Brooks from Sasaki, will be joining us shortly to share his invaluable insights, let's take a moment to shine a spotlight on a groundbreaking project that's been reshaping the urban landscape: the Denargo Market project in Denver, Colorado.Denargo Market stands as a testament to the transformative power of thoughtful planning and innovative design. Nestled in the heart of Denver, this initiative has breathed new life into a once-neglected industrial area, reimagining it as a thriving urban district that harmoniously blends commerce, culture, and community.Through strategic interventions and community collaboration, the Denargo Market project exemplifies the potential of repurposing underutilized spaces to create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike.As we delve into our discussion on large-scale planning and infill real estate development, we'll draw inspiration from the successes of projects like Denargo Market, exploring the principles and practices that drive the creation of resilient, inclusive urban environments.So, dear listeners, get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration. Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets behind crafting spaces that not only reflect the spirit of their communities but also pave the way for a brighter, more connected future.Welcome to the Placemaking Podcast. Let's dive in. To Learn More About Joshua Brooks and Sasaki, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Joshua BrooksLinkedIn - SasakiSasaki Website P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Large Scale Development in the Queen City with Damon Hemmerdinger – Ep. 76About the GuestHello, real estate enthusiasts, and welcome back to The Placemaking Podcast, your go-to source for all things real estate development. I'm your host Matt Loos, and today we have a special treat for you – an exclusive conversation with a visionary real estate developer shaping the landscape of the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina.Charlotte has become a hub for innovative development, and our guest today is at the forefront of this exciting transformation. Join me in welcoming Damon Hemmerdinger, a seasoned real estate expert with a passion for creating spaces that not only stand tall but also tell stories of the city's evolution.We'll be delving into Damon's journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of real estate development, and uncovering the unique aspects that make the Queen City a canvas for groundbreaking projects.If you're curious about the behind-the-scenes of real estate, the strategies that drive successful development, and the untold tales of iconic buildings, this episode is a must-listen.So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of real estate development with Damon Hemmerdinger and discover the secrets that make Charlotte's skyline so captivating. Welcome to The Placemaking Podcast, where we turn blueprints into narratives! To Learn More About Damon Hemmerdinger and ATCO, Check out the Following Websites:Damon Hemmerdinger | LinkedInATCO Properties and Management: Overview | LinkedInATCO Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Building Creative Missing Middle Housing in Core Urban Areas with Jake Newell – Ep. 75About the GuestWe can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Jake Newell of Newell Development. Jake Newell is most passionate about developing creative core urban projects He has a background in single family, multifamily, and mixed-use developments. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business prior to pursuing a career in construction management and then transitioning into development with the launch of his company Newell Development. Jake has been involved in the residential growth of Northwest Arkansas for the past 18 years. His extensive background in acquiring, developing, and selling unique infill properties has had a proven impact on real estate development throughout the region. Jake says he is most proud of his work when he sees his clients leading active lifestyles and interacting with the outdoor space around them- walking, biking, or gathering with friends outdoors – all of that plays into his company’s mission of “Curating Place”. In this episode, we learned about his transition from construction management to his first development project. We discussed the importance of incremental development for growth in a city. Last, but not least, we discussed the importance of focus and knowing your niche when developing properties! 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 Jake Newell and Newell Development, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Jake NewellLinkedIn - Newell DevelopmentNewell Development Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Applying Environmental Branding to Create Memorable Spaces and Places with Chad Martin – Ep. 74About the GuestI am extremely excited to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Chad Martin, Founder of Weave Property Branding. Chad is a brand designer who has been in the architectural world for over twenty years. Living in the details as buildings take shape, he has an understanding and awareness of the small moves that can change an average space to a unique one. With a focus in environmental branding, he is able to shape a space to create a memorable experience. With a passion for thoughtful placemaking, Chad founded Weave to help intertwine branding with the built environment.Weave Property Branding works to help blend your branding efforts into the built environment. In doing so, their process provides developers with design consistency from the beginning to the delivery of the property. They begin with a specific design inspiration effort that guides the design team’s efforts throughout the project. In a way, Weave acts as an owner’s representative throughout the life of the development; they work closely with architects, interior designers, project managers, and the management companies to achieve design consistency. As your development progresses, Weave Property Branding act as the common thread that pulls your brand experience together with the built environment. We weave the design professionals together to provide a single fabric that folds into the community. To Learn More About Chad Martin and Weave Property Branding, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Chad MartinLinkedIn - Weave Property BrandingWeave Property Branding Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Tackling Climate Change and Housing Affordability With High-Performance Prefab Construction with Edie Dillman – Ep. 73About the GuestI am extremely excited to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Edie Dillman, Co-Founder and CEO of B. Public Prefab. As co-founder of a decidedly disruptive company, she is committed to systems change and the rapid adoption of solutions for the natural and the built environment.B. Public Prefab is a team of architects, designers, and change-makers meeting the climate and housing crises head-on. They're reimagining building for the better with technology that achieves extreme energy reduction, deep sustainability, and unmatched livability—at scale.​In this episode, we take a look at the keys to achieving a truly environmentally sustainable housing envelope, the keys to success in achieving net zero in contruction, and we discussed the Mission of B. Public Prefab and its goals for the future. There is tons of great information in this episode and I greatly appreciated Edie for taking the time out of her extremely busy schedule to discuss this topic of Climate Change and Housing Affordability through high-performance prefabricated construction techniques. To Learn More About Edie Dillman and the B. Public Prefab, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Edie DillmanLinkedIn - B. Public PrefabB. Public Prefab Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram From Petroleum Engineer to Infill Residential Real Estate Developer by the Age of 26 with Donovan Adesoro - Ep. 072About the Guest26 year old real estate developer and investor relations director for Fund That Flip. Originally from St. Paul, MN but graduated with a petroleum engineering degree in 2019 and moved to Houston for my full time gig. Got started in RE with house hacking a duplex during the height of Covid before noticing a lack of duplex inventory throughout the city, so decided to try and develop them. Raised money from other investors in real estate Facebook groups at first and now from Twitter. Left the engineering job to join Fund That Flip, a national bridge lender who allows accredited investors to buy a piece of the debt and receive monthly distributions. Finished 16 units last year and currently have 30 under construction. Looking to get into slightly larger scale projects this year. To Learn More About Donovan Adesoro, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Donovan AdesoroTwitter - Donovan AdesoroFund that Flip Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Economic Trends and their Effects on Local Real Estate Development with Mervin Jebaraj – Ep. 71 About the Guest Mervin 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 Jebaraj CBER UARK Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Transforming 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 Building To Learn More About Atif Qadir, the American Building Podcast, and REDIST, Check out the Following Websites:LinkedIn - Atif QadirREDIST WebsiteAmerican Building Podcast Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram From 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 Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram The Importance of Mentorship & the Rise of Mass Timber Construction with Andrew Katz – Ep. 68 About the Guest Hello 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 Katz Twitter - Andrew Katz Katz Development Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Adaptive Planning and the Crusade for New Urbanism with Matthew Lambert – Ep. 67 About the Guest We 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 Lambert Instagram - DPZ CoDesign DPZ CoDesign Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram The Year of Building Optimism Project & Equitable Development with Coby Lefkowitz – Ep. 66 About the Guest We 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 Lefkowitz Twitter - Coby Lefkowitz Medium - Coby Lefkowitz Recommended Reading Section Join thousands of people Did 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 now The Weekly Real Estate Development Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram From 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 Website Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Improving Construction Projects, Profits, & People through the Use of Blockchain Tech with Robert J. Salvador – Ep. 64 About the Guest Can’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. Salvador LinkedIn - Digibuild Software Digibuild Website Twitter - Robert J. Salvador Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Engineering 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 Podcast Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Building 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 Seibold Recommended Reading Section P.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 Workshop Receive the latest news Subscribe To Our Weekly Updates Find Us Here Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube The Placemaking Podcast All Rights Reserved © 2020

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Utilizing Augmented Reality as a Tool for Creative Placemaking with Ben Switzer – Ep. 61About the GuestCan’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Ben Switzer, Co-Founder and CGO of EXAR Studios. After working in sales consulting in the medical field, Ben created the first flexible cognitive enhancement program in Canada. His city-wide engagement toward innovation in mental health led to his coordination of multi-disciplinary teams to develop gamified neurotechnology. His experience with AR and the solutions it can provide propelled him to become Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of EXAR Studios. In this episode, we learn about the role of Augmented Reality (AR) in placemaking specifically, the science behind AR, special uses in which EXAR studios has provided a solution during this time of social distancing and limited travel, and the future of AR at least as it relates to the travel and tourist industry. There is tons of great information in this episode and I greatly appreciated Ben for taking the time out of her very busy schedule to discuss this topic of Utilizing AR As A Tool For Creative Placemaking with me. 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! Show Notes Matt (00:00):Hey, welcome to show Ben.Ben (00:02):Really glad to be here.Matt (00:04):Glad to have you on here. This is this is a topic that I'm pretty interested in and to be honest, I wish I knew more about, so this is great to have you on the show just to begin with let's, let's go over kind of your background, Ben, and then we'll transition to where you're at EXAR and, and go from there.Ben (00:25):Sounds great. Yeah, I have a, a bit of an interesting backstory. It's one of those cases where I became an entrepreneur because I had problems in my life that I had to address and there weren't really existing solutions for my particular problem. And my interest began actually in mental health. I had a brain injury and as a young person in my twenties, I was diagnosed with PTs D and I really struggled throughout my teens as well.

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Utilizing Small-Scale Manufacturing to Boost Local Economies with Ilana Preuss – Ep. 60About the GuestCan’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Ilana Preuss, Founder & CEO of Recast City. She is the author of Recast Your City, co-author of Discovering Your Maker Economy and Made in PLACE: Small-scale manufacturing & neighborhood revitalization, and a chapter author for Creative Placemaking and Sustainable Nation. She is a TEDx speaker on, “The Economic Power of Great Places,” and a featured keynote speaker.​In this episode, we learn about the importance of small-scale manufacturing on the local economy, some examples of where this method and focus for stimulating economies has worked, and the five-step method for "recasting" your own City with small-scale manufacturing. There is tons of great information in this episode and I greatly appreciated Ilana for taking the time out of her very busy schedule to discuss this topic of Small-Scale Manufacturing and Boosting Local Economies.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! Show Notes Matt (00:00):Hey, welcome to the show.Ilana (00:02):My pleasure to be here. Thank you for having me.Matt (00:04):Glad to have you on if you would just give us a little bit more about yourself to begin with, and then we'll kind of take that forward and, so kind of give us a Genesis of your professional background, and then we'll trail that into the book and your mission.Ilana (00:24):My pleasure. So my name is Ilana Preuss a city planner by training and I got into all of this work because I love places. I love downtowns. I love walking through places and it breaks my heart when I'm in a place that is clear not that it's unloved, but that people don't necessarily see the worth. And when I say people, it's not even necessarily people who live there, but it's the people who make the policy decisions or the investment decisions about that place. And for years, I worked in smart growth and community redevelopment, investing in downtowns and housing and transportation options. And over the years, I realized that we kept talking about jobs, housing balance, or, you know, mixed-use, but we never talked about what kind of businesses, what kind of jobs. And about 10 years ago, I went down a rabbit hole to try to figure out what kind of small businesses really do make.Ilana (01:19):The biggest difference for our neighborhoods really do make the biggest is difference for our economic resilience and really make the biggest difference for creating more equitable outcomes for more people both in neighborhoods, in bigger cities that have been historically excluded or neglected as well as rural smaller cities and towns that have been neglected in different ways. And I came aim to product businesses and these are, I call them small scale manufacturing. They're any business that creates a tangible product that you can replicate or package my shorthand for it is hot sauce, handbags, or hardware. The other one that occurred to me more recently is artisans to advance manufacturing. Okay. So it's really anybody who makes a, it can be food, it can be wood, it can be high tech, but it's, it's the product side of it because they can sell in person, they can sell online. And there is a very different kind of business for where we are right now with technology. But they're also accessible. People have a heritage of making things from every different part of our population. And so they're a, a really important part of our future economic development strategy.

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Creating Walkable, Urban Communities Through Missing Middle Housing with Dan Parolek – Ep. 59About the GuestCan’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show I have Dan Parolek, Founder of Opticos Design. Dan inspired a new movement for housing choice in 2010 when he coined the term “Missing Middle Housing,” a transformative concept that highlights a time-proven and beloved way to provide more housing and more housing choices in sustainable, walkable places. Opticos Design is driving a radical paradigm shift, urging cities, elected officials, urban planners, architects and builders to fundamentally rethink the way they design, locate, regulate, and develop homes. Americans want and need more diverse housing choices in walkable neighborhoods; homes that are attainable, sustainable, and beautifully designed.In this episode, we look at the definition of Missing Middle Housing and how it fits into various neighborhoods and schemes, the keys to success that he’s found in this type of development, and the biggest barriers to achieving true Missing Middle Housing options. There is tons of great information in this episode and I greatly appreciated Dan for taking the time out of his extremely busy schedule to discuss this topic of Creating Walkable, Urban Communities through Missing Middle Housing.As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share it 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! Show Notes Matt (00:00):Hey welcome the show, Dan.Dan (00:02):Thanks for having me, Matt.Matt (00:04):Glad to have you on this show. You're, you're quite the celebrity in the development real estate development rings with your introduction of missing middle housing and what you're doing with Opticos. I'd like to kind of just start off here by getting to learn a little bit more about you and where you started out and, and then we will, we'll kind of transition that to Opticos and, and missing middle housing and, and we'll just go from there.Dan (00:39):Sure. Well just a little brief. I I'm trained as an architect. I have an undergraduate degree in architecture from Notre Dame and I practiced architecture in New York City for a number of years before deciding that I really wanted to work at the block, the neighborhood, and even the sort of city and regional scale. So I moved out to Berkeley, to go to UC Berkeley's master of urban design program. And it was just, a perfect fit for indoctrinating me into the world of urban design and how to get projects implemented and, and really just good how to get good urbanism to happen and how to root those barriers. And so actually upon my, my graduate thesis won a design competition called housing, the next 10 million which was ha ways that the California central valley could grow thoughtfully and accommodate the growth without compromising its character and the agricultural economy.Dan (01:44):And so that, that, that launched Opticos just, just a little over 20 years ago. Now we had a 20th-anniversary CEL, well celebration. We didn't really celebrate much last year due to COVID, but we we've re reached the 20-year threshold last year. Congratulations. Yeah. And one of the other reasons I started the company is because I did want to work on both architecture scale building scale projects, as well as those, that neighborhood and city scale that I mentioned earlier. And there was really no opportunity to do that even here in the bay area. And so, I decided I was just going to, I was just going to do it with my own company.Matt (02:26):Yeah. Awesome. I've got several questions from just that,