Land and Money : Finance, Development, and Design

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A podcast exploring all aspects of real estate development. Hosted by award winning architect, Adam Word Gates.

Adam Word Gates


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    30 : Day 12 - Boilerplate - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 5:10


    In this episode Adam begins looking at a boilerplate design services contract through the lenses of trust, relationships, and vulnerability. 

    29 : HerStory in the Making - Allison Lerma - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 66:47


    Allison Lerma is a senior architect at Overland Partners Architects, and the current Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture network. This is Her Story. 

    28 : Day 11 - 3D Glasses - 100 Days of Vulnerabiilty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 4:54


    In this episode Adam shifts gears to begin looking at interpersonal systems in greater detail. 

    27 : Day 10 - 10% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 9:09


    In this episode Adam reflects on the first 10 day of this series. 

    26 : Day 09 - Trust - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 10:52


    In this episode Adam wades into the topic of Trust to discover that it's quite deep, and will take some extra effort to understand. 

    25 : Day 08 - Lizard Suits - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:13


    In this episode Adam shares a bit about a cloudy day, and a touchy subject he's been mulling over. 

    24 : Day 07 - Values and Principles - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 12:19


    In this episodes Adam mixes ideas from Dr. Brene Brown and Ray Dalio to consider what might be missing project project culture. 

    23 : Day 06 - That's My Job - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 8:20


    I this episode Adam considers how to inject daring leadership into a project, and what project role is in the best position to so. Guess who?

    22 : Day 05 - A More Balanced View - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:43


    In this episode Adam takes a more balanced view, weighing the discouraging and encouraging prospects of Daring Leadership. 

    21 : Day 04 - Do I Dare to Lead? - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 9:37


    In this episode Adam explores concepts from Dr. Brene Brown's book, "Dare to Lead", and shares some thoughts on daring leadership in the built environment. 

    20 : Day 03 - Dr. Brown's 10 Guideposts - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 21:42


    In this episode Adam reviews the table contents of "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Dr. Brene Brown, which outlines the 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living. 

    19 : Day 02 - Qualitative Inquiry - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 10:11


    In this episode Adam introduces the work of Dr. Brene Brown and its relevance on his work as an Architect. 

    18 : Day 01 - Introduction - 100 Days of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 10:55


    In this episode Adam introduces the 100 Days of Vulnerability series. A daily exercise for 100 days leading up to his 40th birthday. 

    17 : Introduction to Land and Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 19:06


    This episode is a belated introduction to the Land and Money Podcast, and to the host, Adam Word Gates. 

    16 : HerStory in the Making - Tenna Florian - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 57:15


    Tenna Florian is an Architect and 25 year team member at Lake Flato Architects, where is a Partner and co-leader of the Eco-Conservation Studio. Tenna was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2023. This is Her Story. 

    15 : Ownwell : Property Tax Fundamentals w/ Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 38:35


    In this episode we sit down with Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski from Ownwell to learn the fundamentals of property taxes and how to save on your tax bill by hiring a consultant. 

    HerStory in the Making - Amber Perry - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 39:07


    Amber Perry is a newly licensed Architect in San Antonio, TX; currently serving as the Chair-Elect of the AIA San Antonio, Women in Architecture Network. She will lead the network in 2026 Amber is an Architect and Team Leader at Open Studio Architects.  This is Her Story...

    13: HerStory in the Making - Aline Yoldi - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 63:48


    Aline Yoldi is an award winning architect in San Antonio, TX; currently serving as a Senior Associate, Office Director, and Higher Education Market Leader for Stantec San Antonio. Aline is the founder of the Women in Architecture Network in San Antonio. This is Her Story. 

    Corrina Green - UTSA Real Estate, Construction, and Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 53:16


    In this episode we sit down with Corrina Green, the Associate Vice President for Real Estate, Construction and Planning at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  UTSA is a major development player in San Antonio, and now so more than ever as they move forward with plans for an expanded downtown campus. 

    Omar Gonzalez - Pearl BUILD & Hemisfair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 67:20


    Omar Gonzalez is a local leader in the San Antonio real estate development ecosystem.  He is currently the Director of Development at Pearl Build, and was formerly the Director of Real Estate for Hemisfair. 

    Christian Reed-Ogba - EHCU - Public Relations and the Built Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 94:18


    Christian Reed-Ogba is the Co-Founder of EHCU Public Relations in San Antonio.   In this episode Christian and Adam discuss PR and the Built Environment, particularly in inner cities and historically marginalized communities. 

    Peter French - Graystreet Partners & Lone Star Brewery Development

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 74:19


    In this episode we sit down with Peter French to discuss the infamous and long awaited Lone Star Brewery Development project on the San Antonio River.  Peter offers insights into the recent news that Lone Star is (once again) up for sale.  During the conversation we use Lonestar as a case study to discuss many aspects of complex urban real estate development. 

    Reeves Craig - Weston Urban

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 36:43


    Reeves Craig is the Vice President of Multi-Family Development for Weston Urban.  Weston Urban began in 2012 as an effort to attract and retain San Antonio's new generation of talent by reviving the city's center. With primary services in development, leasing, and lending, Weston Urban has helped to create and define the San Antonio skyline through both thoughtful historic redevelopment and strategic ground-up construction. 

    John Cooley - Terramark Urban Homes

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 57:51


    John Cooley is the Chief Operating Officer of Terramark Urban Homes.  With over 20 years of design and construction experience, Terramark Urban Homes is one of the leading builders of urban dwellings in San Antonio. 

    Ben Bowman - Assets and Architects

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 48:54


    Ben Bowman is an Architect, Real Estate Broker, and Real Estate Developer in San Antonio, Texas.  His unique approach has culminated most recently in a one of a kind development called Boston Commons in San Antonio's historic Dignowity Hill Neighborhood. 


    In Episode 05 we sit down with Ed Cross, the pioneering San Antonio developer responsible for The Vistana, a large mixed use residential building in downtown San Antonio.  We'll also hear about his current project, Vicinia, which is raising the bar for suburban development on San Antonio's west side.

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    Summer Greathouse - Introduction to Public Private Partnerships

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 52:23


    Summer Greathouse is an attorney who represents government entities in the formation and management of Public Private Partnerships. 


    In episode 03 we sit down with Steve Yndo, Owner and operator of Yndo Urban Development in San Antonio. In our conversation Steve shares his experience in developing urban infill projects in the King William neighborhood as well as near the Pearl. He speaks to the importance of building a neighborhoods and the challenges he faced along the way.

    Jim Bruner & Kairoi Development

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 41:04


     In Episode 02 we sit down with Jim Bruner, Executive Vice President of Kairoi Development and Co-Chair of our local ULI Housing member council.  Jim shares his experience in developing residential urban high rise projects, and also his thoughts on why we don't see more of it in San Antonio. 

    Thad Rutherford - Southstar Communities

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 52:15


    Thad Rutherford is the President of Southstar Communities, a Central Texas based mixed-use community developer which specializes in large scale greenfield development. In his 20+ years of experience Thad has learned the value of commitment, engagement, and going the extra mile for the people and communities he serves. 

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