Dirt NC
Conversations about all thing built environment in the Tar Heel State. We will be discussing places and spaces and the people who make them awesome!
Interview with Monte Anderson of Options Real Estate and Neighborhood Evolution in Duncanville, TX
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Summary: Monte and I talk about incremental development and starting a 12 Steps to Town Making small-scale developer ecosystem.
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Big Takeaways:
- There are four corners to any small-scale ecosystem: the Public, Private, Non-Profit, and Financial Sectors.
- How Monte’s room...
Interview with Emila Sutton with The City of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Emila and I discuss housing and homelessness at the City level.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Takeaways:
- When it comes to homelessness, it costs more to do nothing than it costs to do something.
- The definition of fu...
Interview with Zachery Eanes of Axios in Durham, NC
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Summary: Zachery and I talk about all things local media.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Takeaways:
- The process of producing Axios.
- The intersection of media and education.
- The tradeoffs in development and growth.
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Interview with Kallie Walker of Kane Realty Corporation in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Kallie and I talk all about development and what’s happening at North Hills and beyond.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Developers aren’t responsible for growth.
- Learning about simple Bike/Pedestrian infrastructure in New Zealan...
Interview with Lindsay Wrege of 321 Coffee in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Lindsay and I talk about coffee, community, and inclusion.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The power of a single prompt “What would you do with $50K and a gap year?”
- 321 Coffee has shipped product to 50 of 50...
Interview with Eric Maribojoc of The Affordable Housing Initiative at UNC in Chapel Hill, NC
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Summary: Eric and I talk all about Affordable Housing and housing affordability.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
-Affordable Housing vs affordable housing vs housing affordability definitions.
- The three unique things universities can bring to the housing affordability co...
Interview with Tyler Suomala of Growthitect in Charlotte, NC
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Summary: Tyler and I talk all about growing an architecture media business.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Best advice to architects: Write well, ask better questions.
- Sales is a losing game.
- The challenges and op...
Interview with Paul Tuorto Independent Designer & Art Director in Raleigh NC
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Summary: Paul and I talk all about design and its impact on places and spaces.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Design is the communication of an idea or concept.
- The difference between a designer and a cr...
Interview with Sam Ratto of Videri Chocolate Factory and Golf Golf Golf in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Sam and I talk all about chocolate and golf and the challenges of entrepreneurship!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- How Sam had to pivot from his original business plan.
- How golf relates to life.
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Interview with Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 in Asheville, NC
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Summary: Joe and I talk about value per acre, tax policy, and trees.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The importance of having empathy for your audience.
- The power of data visualization.
- The history and gr...
Interview with Bill LeFevre of Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC
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Summary: Bill and I talk about the history of Public Gardens, and the history and future of Sarah P. Duke Gardens. This interview was recorded on September 20th 2024, before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
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Interview with Carolyn Coia of Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC
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Summary: Carolyn and I talk all about the past, present, and future of Research Triangle Park. This interview was recorded on September 19th 2024, before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Discussions around three ma...
Interview with Chuck Flink of NC State University in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Chuck and I talk about greenway history in Raleigh and the new Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program at NC State University. This interview was recorded on September 9th, 2024, before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
Interview with Victor Lytvinenko of Raleigh Denim in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Victor and I talk all about urban manufacturing and creativity in Raleigh. This interview was recorded on September 5th, 2024, before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- How constraints breed creativity.
- Ho...
Interview with Jeremy Deckelbaum of ELM Partners in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Jeremey and I talk all about the tenant rep brokerage process!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The power of placemaking and a long term vision.
- How tenant representation is a “free service”.
- Best advice...
Interview with Casey Atwater of Carter Bank in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Casey and I talk all about Commercial Real Estate Banking.Â
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Build your team before you need them.
- The process of getting a loan.
- Ladder up to get into com...
Interview with Brooke Conn of Regency Centers in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Brooke and I talk all about Village District and shopping center management and leasing!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Brooke’s journey into the real estate profession.
- Regency’s 33/33/33 “rule” for tenant mix.
- The proces...
Interview with Megan Kaufmann of KC Studio Architecture in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Megan and I talk all about the process of permitting space for a tenant.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- How a client prompted Megan to relocate her life and business to NC.
- The start to fi...
Interview with Janet Cowell of Dix Park Conservancy in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Janet and I talk all about what the Conservancy is and what they do!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The difference between the structure of Dix Park and a typical City Park.
Interview with Anthony Guerra of Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Anthony and I talk all about the process of opening a local business and hatch a new business idea for a local restaurant venture fund!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The brutal pr...
Interview with Jamie Schwedler of Parker Poe in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Jamie and I talk all about what a land use attorney is and why they are important to the development process.Â
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- How Jamie went from studying architecture to...
Interview with Stephen C. Bentley of The City of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Stephen and I talk all about the City of Raleigh Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Stephen's journey from a focus on physical education to leading a...
Interview with Travis Edmonds Williams Building & Realty Co. in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Travis and I talk all about the process of building out a tenant space!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The importance of finding a good “fit” in your GC. Interview them like you would an employee.
- Travis’s journe...
Interview with Anthony Smithson of Grubb Ventures in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Anthony and I talk all about his path to development, development process, and the new Forge Apartments from on site at Raleigh Iron Works.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- A greenway system, li...
Interview with Phil Veasley of Toole Design Group in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Phil and I talk all about Transportation Engineering and Design.
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- Multimodal transportation engineering: What is it? Why is it important?
- Breakdown of industry jargon and acronyms: VMT, LOS, VHOD…
- The...
Interview with Dr. Dave Hartzell of UNC in Chapel Hill, NC
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Summary: Dave and I talk all about how he got into academia and helped build the UNC Real Estate Program!
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Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It’s free if you want it to be!
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Big Take Aways:
- The power of mentors and exposure.
- How Dave went from an experimental hi...
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Interview with Chris Alexander of Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC
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Chris and I discuss exhibit design and construction at Marbles!
Big Take Aways:
-The difference between goldsmithing and silversmithing.
- The power of “we didn’t know what we didn’t know.”
- Exhibits as “working prototypes.”
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About Chris:Â
Chris Alexander is the Vice President of Exhibits at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC.Â
His passion for designing and fabricating playful and engaging learning environments is driven by his curious nature, desire to problem solve...
Interview with Brian Leary of Highwoods Properties in Raleigh, NC
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Brian and I talk all about his career history and how to make big ideas a reality. We also introduce a new segment, the “$100M Challenge.”
Big Take Aways:
- What would Brian do with $100M?
- I learned about the practice of “slugging in.”
- “If you want advice, ask for a job. If you want a job, ask for advice.”
- What is the secret to sales success? Curiosity.
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About Brian...
Interview with Justin Laidlaw of INDY Week and Buddy Ruski in Durham, NC
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Summary: In this episode Justin and I talk about the built environment from a journalist's perspective.Â
Big Take Aways:
- The power of curiosity.
- The benefits of institutional journalism compared to self-published media.
- Trust = Presence
- Why local issues are great because not only do they affect you, but you can have an effect on them!
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About Justin Laidlaw:
Justin Laidlaw is a journalist born, raised and currently stationed in Durham, North C...
Interview with Paul Zarian with Hines in Cary, NC
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Summary: Paul and I talk about mixed-use development and innovation in real estate.
Big Take Aways:
- How growing up with “shades of beige” and a desire to deliver a unique project led to Paul's career in development.
- The “100 Points” you need to score to get a real estate job.
- The power of partnership, high standards, and symbiotic mixed-use development.
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About Paul:
Paul is responsible for development and acquisitions for Hines in North Carolina...
Interview with Damon Hemmerdinger of ATCO Properties in Charlotte, NC
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Summary: Damon and I talk all about adaptive reuse and Camp North End!
Big Take Aways:
- The importance of being present and noticing space.
- What is a guerilla wedding?
- The power of thinking about projects from a people-first perspective rather than building-first or finance-first.
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About Damon:Â
Damon Hemmerdinger is Co-President of ATCO, the owner and developer of Camp North End. He first visited this property in early 2014, and closed on the purchase in l...
Interview with Topher Thomas of Coram Houses in Durham, NC
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Summary: Topher and I talk all about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and belonging.
Big Take Aways:
- The power of curiosity and how things fit.
- Topher’s journey from teacher to developer.
- How the built environment shapes our imagination.
- The importance of an abundance mindset.
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About Topher:
Topher Thomas is a Haitian-American born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He started his career as a high school chemistry teacher there, and ta...
Interview with Brent Wadas of BotBuilt in Pinehurst, NC
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Summary: Brent and I talk about all things robotics and the framing of houses!
Big Take Aways:
- How seeing a group of unhoused folks led to BotBuilt’s mission.
- What is computer vision (CV)?
- How BotBuilt is tackling cost, speed, and safety.
- The importance of and opportunities for collaboration in the AEC industry.
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About Brent Wadas:Â
BotBuilt is revolutionizing the building process and solving the labor crisis in con...
Interview with Mary Sell of Downtown Raleigh Alliance in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Mary and I talk about all things Planning and Transportation in Raleigh, NC!
Big Take Aways:
- The impact of a bicycling culture on bicycling as a mode of transportation.
- Different ways to get involved in Transportation Advocacy in Raleigh.
- The importance of convening people.
- The power and impact of E-Bikes.
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About Mary Sell:Â
Mary Sell is the Planning and Transportation Manager with Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Previously Mary was the Executive Director at Oaks a...
Interview with Clayton Collins of CBRE|Raleigh in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Clayton and I talk about his transition from the media industry into commercial brokerage. Oh, and his connection to Taylor Swift.
Big Take Aways:
What is “Occupier Services”?Building relationships in a new market and new industry.The “flight to experience” in the office market.________________________________________________________
About Clayton: Clayton is a member of the market-leading CBRE|Raleigh Occupier Services team where he drives creative strategies to support the needs of office and life science occupier...
Interview with Bill King of Downtown Raleigh Alliance in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Bill and I chat about the history of Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the state of Downtown Raleigh, and changes in the public realm.
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About Bill: Bill King is the President & CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, a nonprofit devoted to advancing the vitality of downtown for everyone. At DRA, Bill leads a team that provides economic development, marketing & communications, events, problem solving, and safety patrol services for the downtown area.Â
DRA has recruited storefront businesses, hosts regular promotions and activations s...
Interview with Ken Bowers with the City of Raleigh in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: Ken and I have a wide-ranging conversation about all things Raleigh Planning and Development in the City of Raleigh.
Big takeaways include:
- How zoning can only say what can and can’t be built, not what will be built.
- How and why North Carolina has no county roads.
- What the Urban Projects group is, and where they will focus their efforts.
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Raleigh Planning AcademyNews and Observer...Interview with Marcus Ginyard of Medalist Capital in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: In this episode, we talk about: athletes in the business world, Medalist Capital and what he’s up to these days, putting in the work, and making big transitions.
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About Marcus: Marcus joined Medalist Capital in December of 2021. Prior to joining the Medalist team, Marcus played professional basketball in eight different countries throughout Europe and the Middle East.Â
Marcus is a student-athlete graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was the captain of the Men’s Basketball team, ACC C...
Interview with Les Stewart in Raleigh, NC
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Summary: I chat with Les all about tap room culture.
Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.
Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have...
