Dirt NC

Summary: Dave and I talk all about how he got into academia and helped build the UNC Real Estate Program! ________________________________________________________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!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- The power of mentors and exposure.- How Dave went from an experimental high school to the birth of Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities on Wall Street to UNC for 36 years.- How Dave helped grow the Kenan-Flagler Business School real estate program from a department of two to a conference of 900+.________________________________________________________About Dave: Dave Hartzell has been a faculty member at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina since July 1988, where he has taught thousands of students in finance and real estate courses in the undergraduate, MBA, Ph.D. and Executive Education Programs. He has also served for most of his years at UNC as the coordinator of the Real Estate Concentration within the UNC MBA Program, and as the Senior Director of the Wood Center for Real Estate Studies (www.realestate.unc.edu). He is the founding faculty advisor and an Investment Committee member for the student-managed UNC Real Estate Investment Funds.Dave serves on the Board of Directors of Highwoods Properties, where he sits on the Investment Committee and the Audit Committee, and was a former Vice President at Salomon Brothers Inc. in New York. His first academic appointment was at the University of Texas at Austin.He received his PhD in Finance from the Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill and his MA and BS in economics from the University of Delaware, where he was a multi-year starter on the Division I Blue Hen soccer team. He has won several teaching and service awards at the University of Texas and at UNC, the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lerner School of Business at the U. of Delaware (2000), and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Coach of the year (2000).Most importantly, Dave is married to his high school sweetheart (Randee) and they are the proud parents of two grown children (Jamie and David), and grandparents to two grandsons and two granddaughters.Connect with Dave: Website | LinkedIn Mentioned in the show:- Business School Expansion Project- Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life- Urban Land Institute (ULI)- National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) ________________________________________________________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!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

Summary: 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.”________________________________________________________About Chris: Chris Alexander is the Vice President of Exhibits at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC. His passion for designing and fabricating playful and engaging learning environments is driven by his curious nature, desire to problem solve, and the unique challenge of designing for a young and diverse audience. After receiving a BID in Industrial Design from the NC State College of Design in 1993, Chris helped found the Antfarm Studios- a still operational creative collective for artists and designers in Raleigh's Boylan Heights. It was during this time that under the mentorship of acclaimed Goldsmith Mary Ann Scherr, that Chris continued his education in design by exploring metalwork through jewelry as inspiriting and interactive wearable objects. The ability to play with scale, material, color, and whimsy eventually led him to his current work with Marbles creating exhibits that spark imagination, discovery and learning through play. Chris continues to engage and collaborate with the creative community in Raleigh, he has taught Design Camp sessions at the College of Design at North Carolina State University, and Metalsmithing at Meredith College as well as Penland School of Crafts. He has spoken on “Fear and Failure in Design” at Hopscotch Design fest. Chris designed and built his home employing adaptive reuse techniques to blend modern design with existing traditional structures. Most importantly, Chris is doting father to his daughter, Tess and husband to wife Emily. He believes in the power of play to transform children’s lives, and the power of design to create extraordinary experiences for children, families and communities. Connect with Chris: Website | LinkedIn Mentioned in the show:- Mary Ann Scherr- NCSU College of Design- Antfarm Studios- Giving at Marbles________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com <

Summary: 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.________________________________________________________About Brian: Brian Leary joined Highwoods Properties as executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2019. In this role, he has direct oversight of Highwoods’ eight geographic divisions as well as the development and marketing teams. Brian is ensuring Highwoods’ 28+ million square foot portfolio provides a compelling and competitive advantage to its occupants to return, retain and recruit the best and brightest talent. Preceding Highwoods, Brian served as president of Crescent Communities’ commercial and mixed-use business unit from 2014 to 2019 - where he relaunched the commercial division and directed the company’s office, industrial and retail development across the country.Prior to joining Crescent, Brian held senior management and executive positions with Jacoby Development, Inc., Atlanta Beltline, Inc., AIG Global Real Estate, Atlantic Station, LLC and Central Atlanta Progress. As the managing director of Jacoby Development, a national developer of corporate, mixed-use and retail projects, he launched ONE Daytona, a 4.5-million square foot joint venture with International Speedway Corp. Previously Brian served as president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc., ‐ the organization executing the implementation of the BeltLine, one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment projects in the United States. When complete, the $3B+ project will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails, transit, public art and thousands of units of housing along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling Atlanta.Brian is a graduate of Georgia Tech’s College of Architecture with an undergraduate degree in architecture with minor concentrations in land development and real estate, and in addition, holds a master’s degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech. While focusing on transportation and land development in graduate school, he finished a redevelopment plan for the Atlantic Steel property that would provide the basis for Atlantic Station. Brian, his wife and their two daughters reside in the City of Raleigh.Connect with Brian: Website | LinkedIn | TwitterMentioned in the show:- [BOOK] Where Good Ideas Come From- [BOOK] The Power of Moments- Slugging - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slugging________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning s

Summary: In this episode Justin and I talk about the built environment from a journalist's perspective. 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!________________________________________________________About Justin Laidlaw:Justin Laidlaw is a journalist born, raised and currently stationed in Durham, North Carolina. He is the founder of multimedia storytelling company Buddy Ruski. In 2023, he was selected as an INDY Week Reporting Fellow. Connect with Justin: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterMentioned in the show:The Buddy Ruski Show PodcastBy The HornsINDY Week by Justin LaidlawDurham City Council CalendarRaleigh City Council Meeting Series________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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.________________________________________________________About Paul: Paul is responsible for development and acquisitions for Hines in North Carolina. In this role, he provides market leadership to determine investment strategy, coordinate with Hines’ functional experts and internal funds, and source, capitalize, and execute Hines’ projects across all product types.Since joining Hines in 2016, Paul has been involved in the development and acquisition of more than 2.5 million square feet of property across mixed-use, multifamily, office, and retail product types totaling over $1 billion. He has led the execution of the firm’s village creation strategy which culminated in the delivery of the first phase of Fenton, a multi-phased, vertically integrated mixed-use village in Cary, the development of the Market District at American Tobacco in Durham, and the acquisition of Waverly Place in Cary. Prior to opening Hines’ North Carolina office, Paul was involved with the development of Hines’ multifamily and mixed-use projects in Florida.  Before joining Hines, Paul spent four years at Amstar, a Denver-based real estate private equity fund.Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University, where he was captain of the Swimming and Diving team, and received a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with Paul/Hines: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on Twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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.________________________________________________________About Damon: 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 late 2016. Camp was “his idea,” and he supports the project team in all aspects of the work to develop the project. In addition, Damon leads ATCO’s investment and development business, oversees its finance and accounting function, and manages its strategic and corporate affairs. In addition to its work in Charlotte, ATCO is actively developing four projects in Austin TX and operates a portfolio of office and residential property in New York City. He graduated from Williams College and Yale Law School. He, his wife, and their two daughters live in the Forest Hills Gardens neighborhood of Queens, NY.Connect with Damon: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterMentioned in the show:Catfiddle Street - Charleston, SC[BOOK] Learning from Bryant Park[BOOK] The Power of MomentsNYAD on NetflixSagrada FamiliaCamp North End________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode

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.________________________________________________________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 taught for 3 years, before moving to Wake Forest, NC to earn a Master's in Education and Counseling from Southeastern Seminary. While in seminary, he continued his teaching career at the middle school level and was teaching English to Chinese students online. After completing his master's degree, he began teaching Theology and Servant Leadership at Trinity School of Durham. While teaching there he founded an equitable housing company called Coram Houses, committed to creative housing solutions for vulnerable peoples, and creating capital access for underinvested groups. He has a wife named Abbi, and 2 daughters, Violet and Margot. He’s motivated by breaking cycles of injustice and continues to teach high school and advocates for restorative affordable housing development.Connect with Topher: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterMentioned in the show:[Book] Poverty, by America[Book] Brave New Home[Book] Race for Profit[Book] The Color of Law[Book] Evicted________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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.________________________________________________________About Brent Wadas: BotBuilt is revolutionizing the building process and solving the labor crisis in construction through flexible, precise robotic systems, proprietary hardware, and cutting-edge software. BotBuilt uses the latest technology to implement advanced motion planning with computer vision to build a more sustainable future for construction, forever changing the way the world builds with automation. Brent Wadas and his wife Christy have two wonderful daughters. He founded BotBuilt along with his two business partners Barrett Ames and Colin Devine. Before becoming the CEO and Chairman of BotBuilt, Brent enjoyed success with his investment firm and a SaaS company creating automated processes for business CRM technology. In between civilian adventures, Brent was an officer in the US Army, deploying with Special Operations units alongside the bravest men and women from around the world. He currently resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and is dedicated to building the future of robotics and construction. Connect with Brent: Website | LinkedIn | TwitterMentioned in the show:BotBuilt explainer videoEmail Brent WadasJoint Special Operations Command (JSOC) WikipediaY Combinator________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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.________________________________________________________About Mary Sell: Mary Sell is the Planning and Transportation Manager with Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Previously Mary was the Executive Director at Oaks and Spokes, an advocacy organization to advance a more sustainable and equitable transportation system in Raleigh. Mary is committed to working to advance solutions to enable Raleigh to become more resilient and a leader on climate. She loves calling Raleigh home and working within our community to advance solutions to create a vibrant and thriving environment for Downtown Raleigh. You can regularly find her in the bike lane with her family riding to enjoy a local spot in Downtown Raleigh. Connect with Mary: Website | LinkedIn | TwitterMentioned in the show:Oaks and SpokesDTRaleigh CommunityBicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC)City of Raleigh Boards and Commissions(BOOK) This is where you Belong: Borrow/Buy________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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 occupiers. Serving in leadership positions on three boards and with involvement in many other non-profits, Clayton is an active member of the Triangle community with a heart for helping others.Connect with Clayton: Website | LinkedIn | InstagramMentioned in the show:Daily Dad Newsletter - Ryan HolidayThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  - Comer________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on Twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Bill and I chat about the history of Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the state of Downtown Raleigh, and changes in the public realm.________________________________________________________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. DRA has recruited storefront businesses, hosts regular promotions and activations such as Downtown Restaurant Week, First Friday and Moore Square Market, and provides policy advocacy on behalf of downtown stakeholders. Prior to this role, Bill served as DRA's lead economic developer, helping to recruit grocery stores to downtown Raleigh and authoring the State of Downtown report. He also worked in Washington, D.C. as a policy analyst and investigator for Congress in areas of economic development, transportation, financial oversight and nuclear nonproliferation. Bill has degrees from the University of Georgia in history and public administration and from UNC-Chapel Hill in urban planning. Connect with Bill: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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.Mentioned in the show:Raleigh Planning AcademyNews and ObserverTriangle Business JournalRaleigh Planning and DevelopmentCity Council on YoutubeRaleigh Midtown Park - Raleigh Magazine99 Percent Invisible PodcastBook: Human Transit - WalkerBook: Better Buses, Better Cities - HigashideBook: The Affordable City - PhillipsBook: Fixer-Upper - ShuetzBook: Birth of a Building - StevensBook: City in History - JacobsBook: The Death and Life of Great American CitiesBook: The Economy of Cities - JacobsBook: Cities and the Wealth of Nations - JacobsBook: City - Whyte________________________________________________________About Ken: Ken Bowers joined the City of Raleigh, NC in 2006, was Planning Director from 2014 to 2019, and now leads a division within a consolidated Planning & Development department focused on plan implementation. Prior to joining the City of Raleigh, Mr. Bowers was a consultant and Principal with the firm of Phillips Preiss Shapiro Associates in New York City, where he prepared plans, market studies and economic strategies for public, private and nonprofit clients in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region and beyond. He has a Masters in Regional Planning from UNC-Chapel Hill and a BS in Physics from NC State University.Connect with Ken: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it

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.________________________________________________________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. 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 Champion in 2007 & 2008, as well as a National Champion in 2009. Marcus also served as the President of the Student Athlete Advisory Council during his time at UNC. Carolina Athletics remain an important part of Marcus’ life. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for The Rams Club and the Board of Visitors for the UNC Institute for the Environment. In addition, Marcus serves on the board of Visitors for UNC Children's Hospital, the Steering Committee for ULI Triangle’s Young Leaders Group, Go Global North Carolina and the board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Eastern North CarolinaConnect with Marcus: Website | Medalist Capital | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterOther Podcasts with Marcus:This is RaleighHustle and GatherThe G.Q. Coaches Show________________________________________________________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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________This chat with Les was a blast, he is a man of many talents! We talked all about tap room culture, we talked about changes in the beer scene over time, how to embrace mishaps, team culture, and how to build an environment where innovation is encouraged!Connect with Les: Website | Instagram | Trophy Instagram | Young Hearts InstagramAbout Les Stewart, Co-Owner and Chief Brewing Officer at Trophy Brewing Co. and Young Hearts Distilling:Les Stewart is Co-Owner and Chief Brewing Officer at Trophy Brewing Co. and Young Hearts Distilling. He oversees the 3 brewing/distilling divisions within trophy including the Production team, the Wild and Sour/Pilot Program, the production of distilled spirits as well as the Distribution operations. He has been with Trophy since he joined as the lone brewing staff in 2012 when the company operated as a brewpub with a 3-barrel system brewing and has overseen the growth to its current incarnation as a distributing microbrewery that covers the Triangle.________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: I chat with Meredith about Raleigh’s newest Donut Shop (opening soon) and how and why she got into adaptive reuse and historic preservation.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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________In this great chat with Meredith Kirkpatrick we talk about her background and how she got into design. We talk about adaptive reuse and historic preservation and the benefits of these types of projects. We talk about growing up in Raleigh, and she gives us one of the best “Call to Actions” yet on the show!Death and Taxes Before/After Photos: https://dtraleigh.com/2013/06/raleigh-industrial-bank-renovation-on-salisbury-street/Connect with Meredith: Maurer ArchitectureAbout Meredith: Meredith is a Raleigh native who lives near downtown with her family. She is passionate about adaptive reuse and historic preservation, and has a deep appreciation for the ways that architecture and design impact daily life. Meredith is a partner at Maurer Architecture, and enjoys working with local businesses to reimagine existing buildings. Meredith's work is primarily focused around hospitality, and she moonlights as a culinary enthusiast with a specialty in taste testing complex carbohydrates.  ________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Lesie and I sit down to discuss ecology and the built environment. We talk about the intersection of public and private space, art, and even mushrooms!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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________I had a blast talking with Leslie about her thoughts on the built environment. Leslie’s landscape architecture practice focuses on the public realm and so does our conversation. We also delve into her art practice and her thoughts on whimsy. Connect with Leslie: Art | Website | LinkedIn | Instagram About Leslie: Leslie is an urban and landscape designer with a multidisciplinary background in the natural sciences and landscape architecture. With experience in both the public and private sectors, her work has encompassed the horticulture, construction, natural resource, and design and planning industries. As a Landscape Architect at RATIO, Leslie focuses on design that promotes ecological, cultural, and economic health and inclusivity.________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Sterling Stevens is an Architectural Photographer and Real Estate Photographer (we discuss the difference) who has an amazing talent for communicating the built environment through the lens of a camera.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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________In this incredibly fun interview with Sterling Stevens, we discuss all about how he found his way from New Jersey to Texas and finally to North Carolina. How he found his way from Architecture to Architectural and Real Estate Photography. We discuss the difference between those two fields and how photography is all about the visual communication of the built environment. Mentioned in the Episode: Envisioning InformationConnect with Sterling: Carolina Standard | Sterling E. Stevens Design Photo | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterAbout Sterling: Sterling E. Stevens is a professional and fine art photographer classically educated as an architect.  An acute empathy for surroundings, a trained aesthetic sensibility, and joy for exploring places combined to influence his gradual transition from a design career to regularly translating observations through a viewfinder.  Places, similar to people, experience birth, life and death and in his photographic art, Sterling captures portraits of our built environment, framing the active life within or haunting ghosts that remain. As his imagery gained exposure, further opportunities arose, and for the past 12 years Sterling has worked throughout the southern United States as an independent architectural photographer. ________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Steve Hepler and I discuss how he knew he wanted to be an architect and his thoughts on organizations returning to work.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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________I had the chance to visit the Raleigh Office of LS3P to interview the Raleigh Office Leader and Principle, Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP. We talk all about his path to becoming an architect, a profession he knew he wanted to be a part of from a very early age. We also discuss the surprise benefits that came from remote work, his advice for other architects, and how the key to great work is often “listening”.Connect with LS3P: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterSteve Recommends: The Way of the ShepherdAbout Steve Hepler, AIA, GGP:  Vice President and Principal Steve Hepler serves as LS3P’s Raleigh Office Leader. Steve brings 40 years of experience to the firm as Principal-in-Charge and Architect-of-Record on a variety of project types including corporate commercial, retail, mixed-use, institutional, higher education and healthcare project types throughout the Southeast.Steve is active in professional and community organizations, serving as the 1993 President of the AIA-Charlotte chapter and a member of the AIA North Carolina Board of Directors in 1992. He is the former Vice Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board in Myrtle Beach, SC and a former member of the Historic District Commission in Georgetown, SC.He is an active member in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and serves on its Inter-City Visit Task Force Committee. Steve is also a member of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board, a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a member of the Triangle chapter of CoreNet, and a member of the National Association of Industrial Office Parks (NAIOP).________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Jedidiah Gant and I talk all about murals in Raleigh and the process of getting a mural on a wall.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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________In this episode Jedidiah and I talk about all things mural in Raleigh. We start off talking about 90’s bands, but then get into the four key requirements of any mural project and the process of getting “Green City, USA” from a concept up onto the wall in Downtown Raleigh. We even get into how we both got our names.About Jedidiah: Jedidiah Gant is a designer living with his wife, two kids, and pup in Downtown Raleigh where he's walked the streets looking for creative opportunities and vinyl records since 2005. His work focuses on media strategy, creative urbanism, and community engagement (or some combination of all three).  He is the Brand Director at Myriad, a video agency who focuses on making video make a difference for tech and social impact brands. As well, he is the Director of the Raleigh Murals Project, a non-profit organization that has helped make Raleigh colorful since 2015 by installing murals with brands such as ACLU, Google Fiber, March for our Lives, Red Hat, Truth, and Vans among many others.  He has a bachelor degree in Architecture from UNC Charlotte and a Masters Degree in New Media from NC State’s College of Design (Art+ Design). He has taught media theory in the Art + Design graduate department since 2019. Raleigh Murals Project InstagramRaleigh Murals Project TwitterJedidiah Gant InstagramJedidiah Gant TwitterJedidiah Gant LinkedInYard Style Christmas (Album)Natty Christmas (Album)________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!

Summary: Kathleen Henry and I go on a deep dive about Economic Development in Wake County.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 learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning something new about land use. I promise to keep it simple and straight to the point.If you ever have a question for me, please reach out on Twitter at @Oakcitycre________________________________________________________Today I had the chance to chat with Kathleen Henry who is an Economic Development Director with Wake County Economic Development (WCED).  We do a deep dive all about what the economic development process actually looks like, what is the current state of economic development in Wake County, and what do site selectors look for when they are on the hunt for locations for their clients.  About Kathleen: As a key member of WCED’s business recruitment and expansion team, Kathleen Henry manages all aspects of the business recruitment and expansion process and contributes to the overall BRE strategy. She also leads efforts around WCED’s International Business & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives with the goal of recruiting and marketing the region to foreign-owned companies.Before arriving at WCED, Kathleen worked for World Trade Center Savannah, an international economic development organization in Savannah, Georgia where she served as the Manager of Research and Trade Development, helping regional companies with their international growth strategies as well as managing the planning, marketing and execution of inbound trade missions and outbound trade and investment development efforts for the region.Born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, Kathleen moved to Savannah, GA to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Armstrong State University. During her four years at Armstrong, she competed as a member of the university’s national championship tennis team. Kathleen was drawn to Wake County for its great quality of life and for the opportunity to contribute to its exciting economic growth. Kathleen loves spending time outdoors, running the Greenways, experiencing the local food scene, attending sporting events and traveling.LinkedInTwitter________________________________________________________As always, I am grateful that you have chosen to share this time with me! If you have comments/questions/suggestions about Dirt NC or anything land use related you can find me on twitter at @OakCityCRE and if you want a simple and to the point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to The Top Five, my free weekly newsletter at www.oakcitycre.com Until next time, Thank you!