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Dot Dot Dot is the continuing conversation around art in the built environment. Hosted by NINE dot ARTS CEO Martha Weidmann, episodes explore art, culture, placemaking, and more with a range of reputable art and business leaders. Tune in to learn how an o

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    • May 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 88 EPISODES


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    Building Brands from the Inside Out with Aldo Muccia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 39:49


    Aldo Muccia, VP and Chief Creative Officer of Crescent Communities, shares how creativity, curiosity, and collaboration help build strong communities that better peoples' lives. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-building-brands-from-the-inside-out/

    Funding the Future: Sustainable Community Development at Wildlight with Mike Hahaj

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 32:32


    Mike Hahaj, Director of Commercial Development & Operations at Raydient Places + Properties, describes how placemaking, conservation, and sustainable funding are shaping the future of Wildlight, a 24,000-acre community in Nassau County, Florida. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-funding-the-future 

    Form, Function, and the Art de Vivre: Elevating Spaces through Human-Centered Design with David Ashen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 35:19


    David Ashen, CEO of Saguez & Dash, explores the multidisciplinary nature of placemaking, emphasizing how various specialties work together to create engaging spaces with lasting economic value. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-form-function-and-the-art-de-vivre/ 

    Balancing Budgets, Creativity, and Client Needs with Melissa Banko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 42:49


    Melissa Banko, Founder and Principal of Banko Design, explores challenges and opportunities in the design industry, from navigating economic shifts and client expectations to emphasizing the intrinsic value that art and design bring to the built environment. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-balancing-budgets-creativity-and-client-needs/  

    Beyond the Numbers: The Soft ROI of Art and Placemaking with Ray Pittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 32:27


    Ray Pittman discusses trends in real estate development and how art supports community building, marketability, and long-term value beyond traditional ROI metrics. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-beyond-the-numbers/  

    Technology Meets Art: How ArtCloud Enhances Artists' Careers with Alex West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 35:52


    Alex West, CEO and Founder of ArtCloud, explores the intersection of art and technology, digital tools that empower artists, and how ArtCloud is streamlining processes to support artists' success.  For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-technology-meets-art 

    Intentional Design for Positive Patient Outcomes with Alana Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 28:25


    Alana Morris, Senior Interior Designer and Principal at ESa, highlights innovative design strategies that promote hope and healing in healthcare settings. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-intentional-design-for-positive-patient-outcomes/ 

    Transforming San Diego into America's Outdoor Downtown with Nathan Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 32:16


    Nathan Bishop, Senior Director of Economic Development for the Downtown San Diego Partnership, explores how strategic placemaking initiatives and innovative urban planning are transforming San Diego's urban core into "America's outdoor downtown." For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-transforming-san-diego-into-americas-outdoor-downtown/  

    Art, Housing, and Health with Susan Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 44:42


    Susan Powers, President of Urban Ventures, discusses her career in affordable housing and urban development, emphasizing adaptive reuse, community engagement, and public art integration as strategies for creating healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-art-housing-and-health/  

    Best of Season 5: Key Lessons on Creative Placemaking and Real Estate Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 16:36


    Compiling memorable moments from season five, this episode shares key trends and timeless wisdom from leaders who are shaping the future of real estate. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-best-of-season-5/        

    Experiential Hospitality: Blending Art, Community, and Innovation with Jessica Werner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 49:10


    Jessica Werner, Chief Creative Officer at Sage Studio for Sage Hospitality Group, discusses her journey in the hospitality industry and how to achieve brand distinction and an innovative guest experience. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-experiential-hospitality-blending-art-community-and-innovation/  

    Part 2: Strengthening Cities through Arts, Equity, and Leadership with Tariana Navas-Nieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 26:33


    Tariana Navas-Nieves. Deputy Director of Denver Arts & Venues for the City & County of Denver, explores the multifaceted impacts of arts and culture on Denver's economy, how she champions equity across programs, and what it takes to lead in the public sector. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-strengthening-cities-through-arts-equity-and-leadership/

    Part 1: Strengthening Cities through Arts, Equity, and Leadership with Tariana Navas-Nieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 32:53


    Tariana Navas-Nieves. Deputy Director of Denver Arts & Venues for the City & County of Denver, explores the multifaceted impacts of arts and culture on Denver's economy, how she champions equity across programs, and what it takes to lead in the public sector. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-strengthening-cities-through-arts-equity-and-leadership/

    Creating Lasting Communities Through Art and Design with Ginny Hightower

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 46:39


    Ginny Hightower, Vice President of Design Management at Mill Creek Residential, discusses how art and design promote local immersion and resident satisfaction to create thriving communities. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-creating-lasting-communities-through-art-and-design/  

    How Storytelling and Technology Shape Multifamily Developments with Katherine Mosley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 28:37


    Katherine Mosley, Partner at TriBridge Residential, shares how storytelling and technology help create authentic, community-driven multifamily developments, from the art-centered Goat Farm in Atlanta to the serene One Riverside in Jacksonville. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-how-storytelling-and-technology-shape-multifamily-developments/  

    Creating a Cultural Corridor: Public Art in Broomfield with Megan Gilby

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 53:56


    Megan Gilby, the Arts and History Manager for the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, describes the Art in Public Places program and the importance of community engagement, ownership, and pride in public art projects. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-creating-a-cultural-corridor/

    How Art Builds Pride and Purpose in Affordable Housing with Nancy VanReece

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 56:09


    Nancy VanReece, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at LDG Development, discusses the transformative power of integrating local art into affordable housing projects to build vibrant, connected communities. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-how-art-builds-pride-and-purpose-in-affordable-housing/  

    Transforming Historic Sites into Timeless Spaces with Bill Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 47:32


    Bill Moon, Principal at Tryba Architects, delves into the philosophy of "first do no harm," emphasizing the importance of preserving and repurposing historical structures to create vibrant, functional spaces that honor the past while embracing the future. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-transforming-historic-sites-into-timeless-spaces/  

    Revitalizing Communities Through Adaptive Reuse with Melissa Ahrendt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 30:04


    Melissa Ahrendt, Executive Director of Real Estate at Stafford Properties, discusses her innovative approach to community-centric development in Atlanta, highlighting her adaptive reuse project in Peoplestown, the importance of art and culture in placemaking, and the creation of a scholarship for local students funded by tenant contributions. For show notes and more:  https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-revitalizing-communities-through-adaptive-reuse/  

    Breathing New Life into Unique Urban Properties with Philip Welker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 43:21


    Philip Welker, Managing Partner at BNA Associates, describes how his real estate firm revitalizes distinct urban spaces with community engagement, authenticity, and thoughtful adaptations to evolving consumer preferences. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-breathing-new-life-into-unique-urban-properties/  

    Integrating Public Art and Landscape Architecture with Brandon Sobiech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 39:45


    Brandon Sobiech, Principal, Co-founder, and Landscape Architect at DIG Studio, discusses the integration of public art and landscape architecture in mixed-use and transit projects to create lively urban spaces. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-integrating-public-art-and-landscape-architecture/   

    Bigger Than Real Estate: Enriching Community Through Mixed-Use Development with Emalia Tamanikwa and Jules Hislop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 51:57


    EDENS Director of Development Emalia Tamanikwa and Development Associate Jules Hislop explain how they create retail and mixed-use developments that emphasize community engagement, thoughtful design, and storytelling to foster emotional connections and create memorable places. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-bigger-than-real-estate/  

    The Connection Between Art and Hospitality with David Johnstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 29:09


    David Johnstone, Chief Investment Officer for Hospitality at McWhinney, discusses how hospitality art programs can enhance the visitor experience, elevate property values, and drive ROI. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-the-connection-between-art-and-hospitality/ 

    Art's Influence on Authentic and Sustainable Communities with Erik Hagevik

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 23:26


    Erik Hagevik, Principal and Denver Market Leader for Trammell Crow Company, discusses the role of art, culture, and sustainability in commercial real estate — and what the future may hold in our current economic climate. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-arts-influence-on-authentic-and-sustainable-communities/   

    Inspiring Change Through Large-Scale Public Art with Konstantin Dimopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 34:34


    Konstantin Dimopoulos, an internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist, discusses public art as social commentary and its role in raising awareness for pressing issues while driving change towards a more sustainable future. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-inspiring-change-through-large-scale-public-art/  

    How Community Engagement Builds Brand Loyalty with Ashley Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 41:50


    Ashley Stiles, the CEO and Founder of Tribe Development, shares how directly involving community members in the development of public spaces can foster long-term brand loyalty and meaningful engagement. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-how-community-engagement-builds-brand-loyalty/      

    Elevating Hotel Brands With Local Art with Kevin McKinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 31:38


    Kevin McKinney, President and Founder of HighSide Project Management, discusses how infusing art, culture, and authentic local flare into hotels can elevate the guest experience and push legacy brands forward. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-elevating-hotel-brands-with-local-art/  

    Capturing the Human Experience at the Intersection of Branding and Placemaking with Amy Levi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 53:44


    Amy Levi, CEO of Strada Made, discusses the influence of cultural anthropology on the branding and placemaking of vibrant, community-centric spaces. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-capturing-the-human-experience-at-the-intersection-of-branding-and-placemaking/ 

    Art and Architecture as a Tribute to Service with Forest Hooker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 41:44


    Forest Hooker, Principal at TCA Architecture + Planning + Design, discusses the intersection of art, architecture, and community service through the lens of newly developed fire stations in Kirkland, Washington. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-art-and-architecture-as-a-tribute-to-service/ 

    Transforming Your Business Through Equity and Allyship with Simone Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 48:32


    Simone Ross, CEO of the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Colorado Women's Chamber Foundation, discusses how leaders can implement equity and inclusion initiatives to improve the workplace and drive social and financial value. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-transforming-your-business-through-equity-and-allyship/

    Honoring History through Real Estate Development with Ferd Belz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 36:59


    Ferd Belz, President of Fulenwider, explains how the 120-year-old real estate development firm creates influential projects that honor the history and strengthen the fabric of the surrounding site. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-honoring-history-through-real-estate-development/

    Art's Impact on Branding and the Traveler Experience with SueSan Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 33:13


    SueSan Chen, Senior Brand Manager at United Airlines, discusses the intersection of curated art and brand identity to create a locally inspired, inclusive experience for travelers. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-arts-impact-on-branding-and-the-traveler-experience/ 

    How Artists Add Value to City Planning with Alisa Sargsyan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 27:33


    Alisa Sargsyan, the Cultural Arts Commissioner for the City of Kirkland, Washington, discusses public art policies, selection processes, and other city planning efforts that are uniquely enriched by involvement from local artists. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-how-artists-add-value-to-city-planning/  

    Urban Planning for Social and Economic Development with Lilly Djaniants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 35:54


    Lilly Djaniants, Associate Principal at ZGF Architects, discusses how her work in both Armenia and the City of Denver has influenced her steadfast belief in creating urban plans that allow people to live meaningful, healthy lives. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-urban-planning-for-social-and-economic-development/  

    Placemaking Strategies to Enhance the Customer Experience with Jim Goldberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 39:15


    Jim Goldberg, Customer Experience Lieutenant at Red Propeller, shares how his company anticipates tenant needs and turns ordinary residents into full-fledged fans. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-placemaking-strategies-to-enhance-the-customer-experience/ 

    Crafting Place-based Design Stories in Hospitality and Multifamily Developments with Marit Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 47:05


    Marit Jensen, Senior Associate at MG2 Design, explains how she designs multi-layered spaces that shape communities and influence the live/work/play lifestyle. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-crafting-place-based-design-stories-in-hospitality-and-multifamily-developments/

    Instilling Hope and Wellbeing Through Art with Greg Wiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 28:43


    Greg Wiles, President of Hatch Egg Donation & Surrogacy and CFO of Pacific Fertility Center in Los Angeles, describes how his clinic's curated art program creates a peaceful, welcoming environment for patients and families. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-instilling-hope-and-wellbeing-through-art/ 

    Findings from the 2023 State of the Art Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 25:31


    Conversations on the Lasting Impact of Creative Placemaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 14:27


    This episode compiles some of our most inspiring guest interviews to highlight the tremendous value of art and culture in the built environment. Insightful clips from a range of leaders explore the ROI of creative placemaking, how to maximize project budgets, the social impact of art and culture, and more. For show notes and more: http://www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-conversations-on-the-lasting-impact-of-creative-placemaking/

    Developing Denver's New Class A Office High-Rise with Chris Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 25:55


    Chris Payne, Senior Vice President at Riverside Investment and Development, shares how his team is creating a distinct sense of place for 1900 Lawrence, Denver's new downtown high-rise, while transforming the city skyline and the overall office environment. For show notes and more: http://www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-developing-denvers-new-class-a-office-high-rise 

    Designing Joyful, People-Centered Places with Madeleine Kessler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 45:34


    Infusing Your Development with Happiness and Culture with Stuart Semple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 40:54


    Distinguished multidisciplinary artist Stuart Semple discusses some of his wildest creative endeavors and explains why commercial developers need to uplift local culture to achieve success in their projects. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-infusing-your-development-with-happiness-and-culture/

    From Apartment Unit to Meaningful Home with Brad Reisinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 37:05


    Brad Reisinger, Regional President of the West for Quarterra, shares how to create meaningful community touchpoints that transform ordinary apartments into memorable, enduring homes. For show notes and more: www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-from-apartment-unit-to-meaningful-home/ 

    Memorable Placemaking to Mitigate Risks with Andrea Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 32:10


    Andrea Barry, Director of Client Success at NINE dot ARTS, explains the risks associated with shortchanging art and culture in a real estate project, as well as the placemaking solutions intended to mitigate such risks while maximizing value. For show notes and more: www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-memorable-placemaking-to-mitigate-risks/ 

    Efficiency and Connectedness in Nashville's Urban Core with Meg Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 28:42


    Meg Epstein, Founder and CEO of CA South, shares her ambition to help communities thrive through efficient, modern spaces with superior design, increased connectivity, and authentic local flair. For show notes and more: www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-efficiency-and-connectedness-in-nashvilles-urban-core/ 

    Community Satisfaction in the Multifamily Market with Elizabeth Meyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 37:22


    Elizabeth Meyers, Director of Client Services at Kairoi Residential, shares the secrets to attracting and retaining residents while connecting multifamily projects to the community at large. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-community-satisfaction-in-the-multifamily-market/ 

    The ROI of Creative Placemaking in Real Estate Development with Nael Ashour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 52:27


    Nael Ashour, Chief Financial Officer at NINE dot ARTS, provides insightful data on the ROI of integrating thoughtful art and cultural programs into commercial real estate developments. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-the-roi-of-creative-placemaking-in-real-estate-development/ 

    Public Art for Public Health with Mary Davis Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 31:27


    Mary Davis Wallace, Senior Planner and Public Art Program Lead for the City of Sarasota, Florida, explains the economic and public health benefits that can result from a city-wide public art program. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-public-art-for-public-health/

    The Competitive Advantage of DEI with Karl Sona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 44:46


    Karl Sona, Co-founder and Vice President of Marketing at Streamlined Media, shares his mission to create more profitable partnerships between black-owned businesses and large corporate brands, helping the US remain a competitive power in the global economy. For show notes and more:  www.ninedotarts.com/podcast-the-competitive-advantage-of-dei/ 

    The Business Case for Art in Real Estate with Juanita Hardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 39:54


    Juanita Hardy, creative placemaking consultant for the Urban Land Institute, describes the social and financial benefits of incorporating art, culture, and community-engaged design into real estate development projects. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-the-business-case-for-art-in-real-estate/ 

    Funding Special Places Through Special Districts with Sam Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 30:14


    Sam Sharp, Head of Special District Group at Piper Sandler, shares innovative financing strategies to support public infrastructure, art and cultural amenities, and economic development. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-funding-special-places-through-special-districts/

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