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Cambridge Crossing transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant green neighborhood where nature and urban life intertwine. Designer Kishore Varanasi reveals the choices behind this eco-forward development, from repurposed historic granite to a stormwater park that adapts to climate needs.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Explore the remarkable urban transformation of Water Street Tampa, where surface parking lots are now a sustainable neighborhood. Visionaries behind the project share their process with us: the innovative design, infrastructure challenges, and the creation of a dynamic waterfront community.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Off of Manhattan's West Side, where piers for massive ships once stood, is a newer pier—a square-shaped one—holding up Little Island. Meet the designers of this public park, who used space over water to create moments among nature at the edge of the city.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Omaha's RiverFront is 72 acres blending nature with city life. But what visitors don't see is that it's an award-winning infrastructure project that took monumental coordination -- connecting three previously distinct parks. Hear how they did it, and how the RiverFront is revitalizing commercial real estate while providing vibrant green spaces for all to enjoy.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Come with us to Seattle's Aurora Bridge -- underneath it, that is -- to an infrastructure project that is setting new standards in sustainability by turning stormwater challenges into innovative green solutions. Meet the developers, architects, and scientists showcasing how integrating eco-friendly practices into urban development can address both business and environmental challenges.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

This season on Built, we're crisscrossing the country to meet architects, developers, and scientists who are transforming commercial real estate by weaving nature into every blueprint. From bioswales that protect salmon habitats to parks that unite businesses, discover how smart design is shaping a greener, more connected future. And how you can do it too. Season 6 launches September 4.To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The Bills' new Highmark Stadium is currently under construction, and its design will enhance football fans' experiences. Meet two leaders in the Bills organization who are lifelong devotees to the Bills and Buffalo itself. They give an inside view of the decisions that go into creating this new stadium across the street from the Bills' beloved current home. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The Salt Shed is a redevelopment of the nearly 100-year-old Morton Salt warehouse in Chicago. Hear how co-owners and operating managers Bruce Finkelman and Craig Golden readapted the space to create an indoor/outdoor concert venue that has fostered a new sense of community while nodding to its industrial roots. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine grew out of two separate organizations -- one over 100 years old -- that combined in 2008. But their previous buildings were never just-right for what they needed. Hear how they created their new home and focused on a sense of belonging for all. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, is raised off the ground to remind us that this land was a major port in the transatlantic slave trade. But the architects and designers of the museum want visitors to think of African American history as a continuum that goes beyond that time. Walk with us as we see and hear how their decisions made that possible. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Georgia's Rhythm and Rally is now one of the largest pickleball facilities in the world. But before they got there, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority had to turn a struggling shopping mall into an inclusive sports destination­–and turn around part of the local economy at the same time. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The Falcons' home is a model of green architecture on a massive scale—they're the first professional sports venue in the US to be LEED Platinum and the first stadium worldwide to be TRUE Platinum-certified. It's not easy making something this large ‘green'. Join us on-site to meet some of the leaders who integrated sustainability into the design and building process. We'll also visit parts of the stadium you'll never see during games, to hear how MBS keeps the fans in mind with every eco-conscious decision they make. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Nearly a century old, Syracuse's Landmark Theatre is beloved locally for its enchanting interior and the shows it brings to the city. They've had to adapt to present-day expectations for patrons and shows, which has been a boon for local businesses, too. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Dive into the heart of entertainment spaces with Built's fifth season, where we journey through venues that bring us together – from a museum's historical halls to the enchanting world of theater, and the roaring excitement of sports and music stadiums. Join us as we explore their stories and celebrate the dedicated individuals who breathe life into them. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Back in the early 20th century, the former General Electric Broadway campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana was the hub of industrial innovation sparked by a growing technology at the time: electricity. After closing its doors in 2015, the 1.2 million square foot campus is now being redeveloped in a thoughtful way, bringing new life to the community. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

California has an acute crisis: not enough affordable housing. Brian D'Andrea at Century Housing thinks about solving the problem -- especially for veterans -- in a holistic way. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Once an aspiring Oboe player, Mariah DiGrino now uses her expertise as a land-use attorney and Partner at DLA Piper to facilitate redevelopment projects in Chicago, including pro bono work around hunger and disinvested communities. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

This episode's title is a quote from a seven-year-old fan of Oklahoma's Wheeler District, which is a new development in the footprint of an old airpark. Adults like it too -- for the range of housing options, restaurants, and community feeling. Meet some of the designers and teachers responsible for the District's vibe. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

The formula for Quick Quack Car Wash's success is more than the perfect parcel of land -- it's their culture. Co-founder and CEO Jason Johnson says their mission statement shapes their team and customer experience, making them one of the fastest growing car wash chains in the nation. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

From a leading industrial powerhouse to a “meds and eds” economy, Pittsburgh has seen its share of transformations. And as a third-generation Pittsburgher, Walnut Capital's Todd Reidbord views redevelopment as a way to mix the old with the new. He introduces us to Bakery Square -- which used to house the Nabisco Factory -- and is now its own mixed-use community. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Join us for Season 4 of Built as we take a closer look at the community impact of real estate revitalization and development. We're taking you directly to the places that are growing and evolving in an intentional, equitable way, and the groundbreakers behind them. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Meet the developer, architect, and builder for the Research and Development District (RaDD), IQHQ's newest location for a $1.6 billion life science mega-development on San Diego's coast. Not just for employees, the area will open more of the waterfront to the community, too. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Climate change is real and Nautilus Solar Energy has a plan to make solar energy accessible to all -- without buying solar panels for your roof. Camelia Miu, CFO with Nautilus shares how solar gardens and existing power lines will get commercial real estate closer to net zero carbon emissions. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Throughout Darren Woodson's multi-act career, he's triumphed over obstacles. It's the "bounce back" that has helped him find success outside of football and in commercial real estate. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Manhattan West took decades to plan and build; now that it exists, Brookfield has to attract visitors and keep their corporate and residential tenants happy. Visit the pedestrian plaza with us as we hear how Brookfield creates a sense of place somewhere that -- just a few years ago -- wasn't even a 'place' at all. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Manhattan West is one of the newest developments in New York City, featuring two skyscrapers, a residential building, a hotel, and more. But just a decade ago, the area was essentially a hole in the ground, overlooking train tracks coming in and out of Penn Station. Meet the team that planned for decades and created land for the buildings, all without stopping an essential transportation corridor. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

As climate change affects the real estate industry, are we ready for what's ahead? In 5 to 20 years, what regions will be the ‘climate winners' and where will we see investors retreat? Mary Ludgin, Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Investment Research at Heitman, uses data to understand patterns in climate risk and determine what's worth the investment as coastlines and temperatures change. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Take a walk with us as we explore the developments transforming our cityscapes, and continue our one-on-one conversations with thought leaders in the commercial real estate industry. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Antonia Miller is with Walsh Collucci Lubeley & Walsh a mid-size law firm in Northern Virginia specializing in land-use development. Every case presents unique complexities and Antonia's hands on, problem-solving approach both on paper and in-person have helped move the needle on her clients' development projects. When Antonia is not on-site or digging through land records, she is stepping outside her bubble, exploring the community where she lives and works. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

AREA Real Estate's founder, David Adelman, is a developer in the San Antonio area with a deep appreciation for the history around him. So when given the opportunity to redevelop and restore the historic Borden Dairy building into food and beverage, retail, and office space he jumped at the chance. The grand opening is expected this fall and while projects like this are intended to be profitable, the Jewish concept of 'tikkun olam' or ‘repair the world' is another big driver of his career. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

From a humble beginning to being named one of the Best Lawyers in America, Denice Tokunaga has had an unconventional path to success in commercial real estate – one she admits she struggled with until recently. Today, Denice is a real estate partner at the law firm Seyfarth Shaw in Seattle, working with some of the biggest players in e-commerce. As e-commerce has evolved over the years, so have the needs of her clients and her role in industrial real estate transactions. Denice stresses the importance of being flexible and ready to pivot when it comes to working with clients and developing your career. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Joe Cosenza is one of four founding partners of The Inland Real Estate Group, a Chicagoland based R.E.I.T. that has purchased close to $52 billion worth of real estate and almost 4,000 properties in the U.S.  Joe shares what makes Inland unique, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and how teaching fourth grade helped prepare him to become the vice chairman of one of the largest real estate investment trusts in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com.

Cristian Ahumada is Executive Director of Clifford Beers Housing, a Los Angeles based affordable housing developer working to improve the lives of underserved populations in the area – all while thinking of new ways to shrink the environmental footprint of their buildings. From innovations in sustainable housing to an integrated population mix, Cristian shares the ways in which he approaches his projects to bring about change in his community and create the new American dream. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Tiffany English is Past-President of CREW Network and Senior Director of Architecture at Qualcomm, a multinational maker of wireless technology with close to 13 million square feet of real estate. As a third culture kid, Tiffany has a unique perspective on melding culture and environment in her work. Tiffany shares why we're living in an exciting time in design and how she sees the industry evolving. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Learn why commercial real estate is much more than walls, windows, and income statements. Join our host, Brian Maughan, for a new season of Built. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Chris Chen, an introspective leader and Managing Director & Associate General Counsel at Prologis, shares how coming to the US as an immigrant made her resilient, how her management style has evolved, and what's next for Prologis as an industry disruptor. Prologis maintains the largest collection of high-quality logistics real estate in the world, with approximately 994 million square feet of warehouse space. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Ellen Smith, Partner with Parker Poe and incoming President of CREW Atlanta, moved from litigation to the transactional side of commercial real estate 20 years ago. Since then, zoning has become a big part of her practice. Ellen shares the fun and challenges of zoning and why she thinks it builds character. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Andy Gloor, CEO of Sterling Bay, the investor and developer of Lincoln Yards, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the nation, oversaw the growth of the firm and its reputation for reimagining the workplace into live-work-play environments. Sterling Bay developments have attracted major tenants such as Google, Sara Lee, and McDonald's. Hear Andy describe his journey, the philosophy of Sterling Bay, and what it takes to be a commercial real estate entrepreneur today. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Lynne O'Brien spent two decades as the director of corporate real estate at Coca-Cola before retiring at the end of 2019. She understood the value Coke had in their real estate holdings – from vacant land to plants to high rise buildings – and she was able to repurpose several of them into meaningful projects such as the World of Coke and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Lynne shares those stories and advice for building a successful career in the industry. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

Michelle Kelban is no stranger to leadership roles -- and she's had some hard lessons along the way that shaped her career and helped her become the global co-chair of real estate at Latham & Watkins. She shares some of her growing pains as a summer associate, the allure of urban studies, and her advice for aspiring leaders. To learn more, visit www.Built.FNF.com.

In our season one premiere of Built, we talked with Tyrone Thomas, Deputy General Counsel for one of the leaders in sustainable energy solutions. Tyrone's interest in real estate and land use started as a kid growing up in West Philly. Now, not only is Tyrone tasked with developing 20 to 50 thousand acres of contiguous rural land for renewable energy projects, but he also advocates for people of color in law providing career advice and guidance. *Since recording this episode, Tyrone has changed companies from Invenergy to Plus Power. For more information about this episode, visit Built.FNF.com.

Look at any skyline or landscape and you'll see apartments, hotels, offices, and warehouses that we all benefit from every day. But what you don't see are the people who make those structures possible. Meet the professionals behind some of the biggest transactions and investments in commercial real estate and hear their stories of how they got to where they are today. Every story is unique, every property is individual, but we're all part of this built world. Hosted by Brian Maughan, Chief Marketing Officer, Fidelity National Financial. Learn more at www.Built.FNF.com.