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Texas by Design discusses a diverse range of topics for Texas’ business and government leaders looking to achieve success in the current environment. From regulatory changes to innovative technology, listen with us as we talk with industry thought leaders who offer insight from a Texas perspective. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast Follow us to keep up with current issues and events impacting our industry: LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

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    • Nov 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Serving The Needs of Harris County with Commissioner Jack Cagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 21:17


    Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle joins Kevin Krahn to examine one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. They discuss solutions to challenges that the precinct is facing, green infrastructure applications for Harris County, and future improvements that are in the works. Commissioner Cagle gives insight into his own leadership style and how the team works to support the residents of Precinct 4.

    The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis: Updates From Poland and a Strategy for Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 11:56


    As events in Ukraine continue to unfold, many are wondering what they can do to help in this time of need. Quiddity CEO, Bob Aylward, was recently invited by the Executive Director of Ananias House, a Houston-based NGO, to go to Poland to experience firsthand the Ukrainian refugee crisis and to help assess the needs of those involved. Listen in as Bob and Clayton Black discuss his experience volunteering at local Warsaw churches and discuss the best way for those of us here to support the refugees. If you would like to make a donation to the Quiddity Foundation's Ukrainian Refugee Relief fund, please visit https://quiddityfoundation.org/ukrainian-refugee-relief/. Donations will help provide housing, employment, and childcare for Ukrainians in need.

    Public Works In Texas - Finding Sustainable Solutions and Keeping Up With Our Growing Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 18:09


    Texas APWA's 2022 President, Shawn Poe, joins Kevin Krahn to discuss the mission of APWA and its importance to the Texas community. He also provides an update on current challenges that public works systems and the organization have been facing in Texas and shares his advice for young professionals in the industry.

    Memorial Park Conservancy - The Past, Present, and Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 20:45


    Randy Odinet, Vice President of Capital Projects and Facilities for the Memorial Park Conservancy, discusses the history of Houston's largest urban park and outlines some additional developments the conservation team is currently working on.

    Utilizing Data to Make Better Development Decisions with Lawrence Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 21:48


    Home inventory, new contracts, and home starts are just a few of the data metrics single-family developers are using to create communities that drive sales. Listen as Lawrence Dean from Zonda discuss how developers are leveraging data to make multi-decade decisions and offers insight into the current and future state of Houston's housing market.

    How Austin Water is Ensuring Quality and Consistency to Meet Community Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 22:54


    Austin Water is already preparing for the city's unprecedented growth expected over the course of the next century. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how the utility provider has shifted operations and strategic initiatives to manage quality and ensure consistency while keeping up with rising demand. We also touch on the importance of public-private partnerships to ensure both sides help meet the needs of a growing community.

    Austin Water: Meeting Demand and Adapting to Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 15:41


    Serving one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Austin Water is faced with increasing demand. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how developers and the public sector can work together to foster positive growth and how water infrastructure is vital for the growing community. We also touch on how recent changes to the development code have impacted the agency. https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Building a Culture of Transparency with Bob Aylward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 15:41


    Transparency is a vital component of our organization's culture. Listen as Bob Aylward, President and CEO of Jones|Carter, discusses how a transparent company culture can help build trust, improve decision making, and align organizations. He also provides key takeaways for leaders looking to create an open, authentic culture. https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Houston: The Largest U.S. City Without Zoning with Omar Izfar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 23:31


    Omar Izfar spent 10 years with the City of Houston in the city attorney's office and, now, as a commercial real estate attorney, he works closely with land developers and land use regulations. On this episode of Texas By Design, Clayton and Omar discuss Houston's pro-development culture, recent regulatory developments, and the advantages and disadvantages of Houston's stance on zoning. Join us as Omar provides insight on how developers and cities work together to build communities, with or without a formal zoning code. https://youtu.be/zBuaqf_TdfU www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: @Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Impacting Communities Through Public and Private Partnership with Saint Arnold Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 14:44


    Local businesses are the foundation in which strong communities are built. Brock Wagner with Saint Arnold Brewing Company sheds light on how private organizations can partner with public entities to uplift the communities where we live and work. He also gives insight into the duty all businesses have in of giving back to their communities. https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast/ https://www.saintarnold.com/ LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Saint Arnold: The Making of Texas' Oldest Craft Brewery with Brock Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 19:06


    The Saint Arnold Brewing Company has been a staple of Houston's culture for nearly 30 years. Brock Wagner, the brewery's founder, shares how the Saint Arnold Beer Garden & Restaurant went from an abandoned building and vacant lot into an iconic spot for craft beer and art cars. https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast/ https://www.saintarnold.com/ LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Balancing Development & Drainage for a More Resilient Harris County With Matt Zeve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 20:55


    Development is booming in Harris County. But how can the region strike a balance between continuous development and effective drainage solutions? Matt Zeve with the Harris County Flood Control District is back to share insight into how redefined floodplains are impacting Houston developers and what they can do to help improve the city's flood resiliency. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Taking Action to Address Flood Risk in the Houston Area with Special Guest Matt Zeve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 18:29


    Resilient drainage infrastructure is key to long-term regional prosperity – especially in an area like Houston that experiences frequent extreme weather events. Matt Zeve with the Harris County Flood Control District gives us an inside look at the district's mission to improve Houston's drainage and how the organization has evolved its approach to flood risk reduction. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Texas's Rising Housing Demand: How Developers Can Tackle the Housing Shortage with Paul Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 12:22


    Homes are flying off the shelves as demand continues to outweigh supply. Paul Connor, the founder of CBA Land Capital LP and Connor Investment Real Estate, discusses this challenge and the others developers are facing plus their effects on the market in 2021 and beyond. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Driving Texas Forward with special guest Dennis Christiansen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 20:08


    Transportation in Texas centers around two consistent topics: congestion & funding. Dennis Christiansen, former Director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), gives his take on how we can strike a balance while meeting current and future needs of Texas and shares some valuable advice for young professionals entering the transportation industry. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    The Transformation of Texas Transportation with special guest Dennis Christiansen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 20:08


    Transportation has come a long way over the last 50 years. As the former Director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Dennis Christiansen discusses the impact new innovations, technologies, and big data is having on our transportation systems. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Transportation Legislative Update with Vic Boyer: Texas By Design Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 6:53


    Bonus Episode - Legislative Update with Vic Boyer Transportation is always a hot topic in Texas, so if you're interested in how the current legislative session will impact the future of transportation across the state, check out this Texas By Design short clip where Vic Boyer, President and CEO of San Antonio Mobility Coalition (SAMCo) , offers a quick rundown of bills in the Texas Legislature that could impact funding for the state's transportation infrastructure. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    The Impacts of College Station's Explosive Population Growth with Emily Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 14:40


    Every project has unique challenges, but how do you overcome those challenges to meet the needs of key stakeholders, keeping the community informed and engaged throughout the lifespan of a project? Emily Fisher with the City of College Station is back to share her leadership experience and expertise gained as the City's Assistant Director of Capital Projects. Special Guest: Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Capital Projects at City of College Station www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    What the College Station Community Needs Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 16:13


    With projects today being more complicated than ever, how is the City of College Station tackling challenges and effectively managing ongoing city projects? Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Capital Projects for the City of College Station, shares how her team is delivering projects that benefit the community while keeping the citizens informed. She also provides an update on some exciting local projects such as the new College Station City Hall. Special Guest: Emily Fisher, Assistant Director of Capital Projects at City of College Station www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    An Industrial Real Estate Outlook on the Heels of 2020 with special guest Kyle Valentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 19:22


    2020 was hard on a lot of industries, but the market disruptions caused by the pandemic led to an upswing in demand for warehouse space. Is the recent growth all due to e-commerce, or are there other factors at play? Join us as Kyle discusses possible changes in supply chain, the potential for repatriation of manufacturing operations, and the positive economic impacts of an increase in local warehousing. Special Guest: Kyle Valentine, Regional Managing Partner with Stream Realty www.streamrealty.com www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Meeting Houston's Ever-Changing Infrastructure Needs with Jeff Masek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 16:16


    Jeff Masek with Houston Public Works is back to continue discussing the transformation of Houston Public Works Capital Projects to a life-cycle project management delivery method and adapting to changes during the pandemic. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Delivering Houston's Critical Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 16:36


    Kevin Krahn is joined by Jeff Masek with Houston Public Works to discuss meeting critical infrastructure needs and improving efficiencies through a collaborative approach. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Preston Young: Remote Work and the Future of Commercial Real Estate Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 13:17


    Preston Young from Stream Realty continues his discussion with Clayton Black around changes in the commercial office space market. They discuss predictions for dedensification of office space and other ways the COVID pandemic will impact office layout and design. Work from Home –The Next Major Trend in CRE? Don't Count on It. - https://streamrealty.com/work-from-home-the-next-majortrend-in-cre-dont-count-on-it/ www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Preston Young: Remote Work and the Future of Commercial Real Estate Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 12:55


    Clayton sits down with Preston Young to discuss his recent article about working from home and how the new(ish) trend will affect the commercial office space market. They discuss feedback related to remote work and share insight about the future of office design. Work from Home –The Next Major Trend in CRE? Don't Count on It. - https://streamrealty.com/work-from-home-the-next-majortrend-in-cre-dont-count-on-it/ www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Tom Woliver: Putting the Community in Master Planned Communities Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 12:45


    Tom Woliver, President and Founder of Oxland Group LLC, continues his discussion with Bryan Kennedy about maintaining a collaborative spirit and involving local community members throughout the development of a master planned community. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Tom Woliver: Putting the Community in Master Planned Communities Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 17:21


    Tom Woliver joins Bryan Kennedy to discuss how creating unique amenities for master planned communities adds value for consumers, how social distancing is shifting buyer behaviors, and how home builders will need to adapt to compete in the changing market. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Mac McElwrath: Launching a Startup During a Global Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 19:21


    Following their conversation around current trends in the multifamily housing market, Mac McElwrath, Co-Founder of Wayfinder Real Estate, shares with Clayton Black his experience launching Wayfinder, establishing a solid foundation and navigating project life-cycles in an uncertain economic climate. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Mac McElwrath: Current Trends in the Multifamily Housing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 15:41


    Clayton Black talks with Mac McElwrath about current trends in the multifamily housing market and the importance of planning and scheduling in project delivery. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    How Operational Alignment Impacts Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 16:11


    Want to learn how a company's operations alignment impacts growth? Listen as Clayton and Chief Operations Officer at Jones|Carter, Tobin Synatschk, discuss how organic growth, an aligned company culture and differentiation points can help drive sales and increase growth. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Cynthia Long: Planning for Long-Term Mobility in Williamson County Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 14:29


    Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long and Kevin Krahn continue to discuss growth in WIlliamson County and upcoming transportation initiatives shaping the region. Part 1 of this episode can be found here. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Cynthia Long: Planning for Long-Term Mobility in Williamson County Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:14


    Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long joins Kevin Krahn to examine one of the fastest growing counties in the country. They discuss striking a balance between meeting the infrastructure needs of the community while fostering economic development, long term growth initiatives, and what it means for both public and private development. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Jim Webb: Leveraging CARES Act Funding Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 17:45


    In part 2 of our conversation with Jim Webb, Kevin and Jim continue their conversation about the CARES Act and offer insight into how local agencies can focus their resources to overcome obstacles in a post-COVID world. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Jim Webb: Leveraging CARES Act Funding Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 17:24


    In this episode of Texas By Design, Jones|Carter's Kevin Krahn sits down with Jim Webb, CEO of The Goodman Corporation to discuss the CARES act and how organizations can position themselves to take advantage of the federal funding as well as how Texas will fare coming out of COVID-19. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Jennifer Keller: Impacts to the Texas Housing Market During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 14:15


    Bryan Kennedy, Chief Private Market Officer of Jones|Carter, joins Jennifer Keller, Land Development Expert, to get her take on how buyer demographics and personas are shifting, the impacts of COVID-19 on demand for single family homes, as well as her predictions for the Texas housing market. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Juan Chavira: Managing Municipal CIPs in Times of Crisis Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 13:30


    Juan Chavira, Assistant Director of Capital Projects with the City of Houston, and Jones|Carter's Kevin Krahn continue to discuss funding streams, process improvement strategies, and adapting to new technology to increase efficiency for the City of Houston. If you missed the first part of their discussion, be sure to check out Episode 2: Kevin Krahn with Guest Juan Chavira Part 1. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Juan Chavira: Managing Municipal CIPs in Times of Crisis Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 15:36


    Special guest Juan Chavira, Assistant Director of Capital Projects with the City of Houston, joins Kevin Krahn, Chief Public Markets Officer of Jones|Carter, to discuss how the city is overcoming challenges presented by COVID-19 as well as the future of municipal CIPs and delivering the most impact to the community. For the second part of their discussion, check out Episode 3: Kevin Krahn with Guest Juan Chavira Part 2. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

    Introducing Texas By Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 17:31


    In the inaugural episode of Texas by Design, Clayton Black sits down with Bob Aylward, CEO of Jones|Carter to discuss the opportunities presented to Texas leaders by the COVID-19 economic crisis. Listen as the two discuss how developers and local governments in the Lone Star State can take advantage of the state reopening to attract manufacturing industries back to the U.S. www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc

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