Urban Foundry with Andrew Urban https://www.podpage.com/urban-foundry/ en All Rights Reserved Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On this podcast we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving the innovation in Urban Real Estate. We’ll explore the future of cities as they re-invent, and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and Paige O’Neil and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/473e57b0-70b8-11ed-8936-2be518f99e35/image/urbanfoundry.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Urban Foundry with Andrew Urban https://www.podpage.com/urban-foundry/ no episodic Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On my podcast, we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving innovation in Urban Real Estate. On this podcast we'll explore the future of cities as they re-invent and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Andrew Urban Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On this podcast we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving the innovation in Urban Real Estate. We’ll explore the future of cities as they re-invent, and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and Paige O’Neil and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On this podcast we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving the innovation in Urban Real Estate. We’ll explore the future of cities as they re-invent, and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and Paige O’Neil and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

]]> Andrew Urban chris@chrisspangle.com 212: The Looming Crisis in Multifamily Real Estate In the final episode of Urban Foundry's second season, Andrew and Paige delve into the emerging crisis in the multifamily real estate sector. Following a discussion on the impact of rising interest rates and the influx of cheap capital, the conversation explores the skyrocketing loan delinquencies and the overbuilding seen in markets like Austin, Texas. The episode also highlights potential generational buying opportunities for well-capitalized investors amidst the economic turbulence.  Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:46:12 -0000 full Andrew Urban In the final episode of Urban Foundry's second season, Andrew and Paige delve into the emerging crisis in the multifamily real estate sector. Following a discussion on the impact of rising interest rates and the influx of cheap capital, the conversation explores the skyrocketing loan delinquencies and the overbuilding seen in markets like Austin, Texas. The episode also highlights potential generational buying opportunities for well-capitalized investors amidst the economic turbulence. In the final episode of Urban Foundry's second season, Andrew and Paige delve into the emerging crisis in the multifamily real estate sector. Following a discussion on the impact of rising interest rates and the influx of cheap capital, the conversation explores the skyrocketing loan delinquencies and the overbuilding seen in markets like Austin, Texas. The episode also highlights potential generational buying opportunities for well-capitalized investors amidst the economic turbulence.  In the final episode of Urban Foundry's second season, Andrew and Paige delve into the emerging crisis in the multifamily real estate sector. Following a discussion on the impact of rising interest rates and the influx of cheap capital, the conversation explores the skyrocketing loan delinquencies and the overbuilding seen in markets like Austin, Texas. The episode also highlights potential generational buying opportunities for well-capitalized investors amidst the economic turbulence. 

]]> 1244 211: Summer Festivals, Shark Threats, and the Reluctance to Work Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neal discuss various summer festivals in Indiana, including the Indiana State Fair and Sausage Fest. They also discuss the very real reluctance to return to work after summer vacation, share childhood summer memories, and concerns about shark attacks due to environmental changes. The conversation wraps up with personal anecdotes about fears of swimming and hiking. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:27:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neal discuss various summer festivals in Indiana, including the Indiana State Fair and Sausage Fest. They also discuss the very real reluctance to return to work after summer vacation, share childhood summer memories, and concerns about shark attacks due to environmental changes. The conversation wraps up with personal anecdotes about fears of swimming and hiking. Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neal discuss various summer festivals in Indiana, including the Indiana State Fair and Sausage Fest. They also discuss the very real reluctance to return to work after summer vacation, share childhood summer memories, and concerns about shark attacks due to environmental changes. The conversation wraps up with personal anecdotes about fears of swimming and hiking. Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neal discuss various summer festivals in Indiana, including the Indiana State Fair and Sausage Fest. They also discuss the very real reluctance to return to work after summer vacation, share childhood summer memories, and concerns about shark attacks due to environmental changes. The conversation wraps up with personal anecdotes about fears of swimming and hiking.

]]> 1001 210: Navigating High Costs, Local Culture, and Rainy Weather in the Pacific Northwest In this episode of Urban Foundry, Andrew shares his experiences from a recent trip to Vancouver, BC. He discusses the unique cultural vibe of the Pacific Northwest, the challenges of navigating the city’s expensive residential market, and his impressions of the local transit system and weather. He also highlights key market insights, including Vancouver's booming industrial sector despite difficulties in development due to stringent permitting processes. The episode wraps up with an overview of the city's inclusivity and natural beauty, alongside reflections on the contrasts between city life and outdoor adventures in regions like Vancouver and Seattle. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:09:30 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of Urban Foundry, Andrew shares his experiences from a recent trip to Vancouver, BC. He discusses the unique cultural vibe of the Pacific Northwest, the challenges of navigating the city’s expensive residential market, and his impressions of the local transit system and weather. He also highlights key market insights, including Vancouver's booming industrial sector despite difficulties in development due to stringent permitting processes. The episode wraps up with an overview of the city's inclusivity and natural beauty, alongside reflections on the contrasts between city life and outdoor adventures in regions like Vancouver and Seattle. In this episode of Urban Foundry, Andrew shares his experiences from a recent trip to Vancouver, BC. He discusses the unique cultural vibe of the Pacific Northwest, the challenges of navigating the city’s expensive residential market, and his impressions of the local transit system and weather. He also highlights key market insights, including Vancouver's booming industrial sector despite difficulties in development due to stringent permitting processes. The episode wraps up with an overview of the city's inclusivity and natural beauty, alongside reflections on the contrasts between city life and outdoor adventures in regions like Vancouver and Seattle. In this episode of Urban Foundry, Andrew shares his experiences from a recent trip to Vancouver, BC. He discusses the unique cultural vibe of the Pacific Northwest, the challenges of navigating the city’s expensive residential market, and his impressions of the local transit system and weather. He also highlights key market insights, including Vancouver's booming industrial sector despite difficulties in development due to stringent permitting processes. The episode wraps up with an overview of the city's inclusivity and natural beauty, alongside reflections on the contrasts between city life and outdoor adventures in regions like Vancouver and Seattle.

]]> 1350 209: Exploring Japan - Real Estate Trends and Cultural Insights Andrew shares his recent experiences from a week-long trip to Japan, and discusses the current real estate landscape in Tokyo, including housing affordability crises, office vacancy rates, and the emerging trend of hybrid workplaces and amenity floors. Andrew also touches on cultural dynamics, Japan's exceptional mastery of French and Italian cuisines, and the broader economic shifts influenced by global politics.  Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Andrew shares his recent experiences from a week-long trip to Japan, and discusses the current real estate landscape in Tokyo, including housing affordability crises, office vacancy rates, and the emerging trend of hybrid workplaces and amenity floors. Andrew also touches on cultural dynamics, Japan's exceptional mastery of French and Italian cuisines, and the broader economic shifts influenced by global politics.  Andrew shares his recent experiences from a week-long trip to Japan, and discusses the current real estate landscape in Tokyo, including housing affordability crises, office vacancy rates, and the emerging trend of hybrid workplaces and amenity floors. Andrew also touches on cultural dynamics, Japan's exceptional mastery of French and Italian cuisines, and the broader economic shifts influenced by global politics. 

]]> 1067 208: The Best of Urban Foundry - The Great Economic Debate: Jacob Everett vs. Steve Brunson on the Economic Future of 2035 We're taking you back to the future as we revisit the best of Urban Foundry and a conversation about the future of the US economy. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035, the potential opportunities, and the challenges that lie ahead. Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban 208: The Best of Urban Foundry - The Great Economic Debate: Jacob Everett vs. Steve Brunson on the Economic Future of 2035 We're taking you back to the future as we revisit the best of Urban Foundry and a conversation about the future of the US economy. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035, the potential opportunities, and the challenges that lie ahead. We're taking you back to the future as we revisit the best of Urban Foundry and a conversation about the future of the US economy. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035, the potential opportunities, and the challenges that lie ahead.

]]> 3654 207: Doom Loops, Urban Renewal, and the Future of Downtown Real Estate This episode focuses on doom loops in downtown real estate markets, particularly in St. Louis and Detroit. We discuss articles from the Wall Street Journal by Conrad Puget that highlight the contrasting urban renewal efforts in these cities. The narrative centers on how post-1950s 'white flight' and economic decisions have historically led to downtown decay in American cities, emphasizing how Detroit's downtown has seen a resurgence thanks to investments from affluent families and businesses. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by urban retailers and the potential of suburban-style planning in revitalizing urban centers. Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban This episode focuses on doom loops in downtown real estate markets, particularly in St. Louis and Detroit. We discuss articles from the Wall Street Journal by Conrad Puget that highlight the contrasting urban renewal efforts in these cities. The narrative centers on how post-1950s 'white flight' and economic decisions have historically led to downtown decay in American cities, emphasizing how Detroit's downtown has seen a resurgence thanks to investments from affluent families and businesses. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by urban retailers and the potential of suburban-style planning in revitalizing urban centers. This episode focuses on doom loops in downtown real estate markets, particularly in St. Louis and Detroit. We discuss articles from the Wall Street Journal by Conrad Puget that highlight the contrasting urban renewal efforts in these cities. The narrative centers on how post-1950s 'white flight' and economic decisions have historically led to downtown decay in American cities, emphasizing how Detroit's downtown has seen a resurgence thanks to investments from affluent families and businesses. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by urban retailers and the potential of suburban-style planning in revitalizing urban centers. This episode focuses on doom loops in downtown real estate markets, particularly in St. Louis and Detroit. We discuss articles from the Wall Street Journal by Conrad Puget that highlight the contrasting urban renewal efforts in these cities. The narrative centers on how post-1950s 'white flight' and economic decisions have historically led to downtown decay in American cities, emphasizing how Detroit's downtown has seen a resurgence thanks to investments from affluent families and businesses. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by urban retailers and the potential of suburban-style planning in revitalizing urban centers.

]]> 1312 206: Generational Shifts and Housing Crunch: A Millennial Perspective What is the impact of millennials aging into the economy? Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil explore how younger millennials are finally hitting major life milestones such as marriage and home-buying, challenges posed by the housing market, and the influence of COVID-19 on accelerating these trends. Touching on the real estate recession and the reluctance of older generations to sell their homes, the conversation expands to cover the broader implications of shifting demographics, including the pressure on urban planning, housing affordability, and the transformation of commercial real estate. How can millennials and Generation Z to adapt to and change these dynamics through innovation in housing and lifestyle choices? Listen now. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban What is the impact of millennials aging into the economy? Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil explore how younger millennials are finally hitting major life milestones such as marriage and home-buying, challenges posed by the housing market, and the influence of COVID-19 on accelerating these trends. Touching on the real estate recession and the reluctance of older generations to sell their homes, the conversation expands to cover the broader implications of shifting demographics, including the pressure on urban planning, housing affordability, and the transformation of commercial real estate. How can millennials and Generation Z to adapt to and change these dynamics through innovation in housing and lifestyle choices? Listen now. What is the impact of millennials aging into the economy? Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil explore how younger millennials are finally hitting major life milestones such as marriage and home-buying, challenges posed by the housing market, and the influence of COVID-19 on accelerating these trends. Touching on the real estate recession and the reluctance of older generations to sell their homes, the conversation expands to cover the broader implications of shifting demographics, including the pressure on urban planning, housing affordability, and the transformation of commercial real estate. How can millennials and Generation Z to adapt to and change these dynamics through innovation in housing and lifestyle choices? Listen now. What is the impact of millennials aging into the economy? Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil explore how younger millennials are finally hitting major life milestones such as marriage and home-buying, challenges posed by the housing market, and the influence of COVID-19 on accelerating these trends. Touching on the real estate recession and the reluctance of older generations to sell their homes, the conversation expands to cover the broader implications of shifting demographics, including the pressure on urban planning, housing affordability, and the transformation of commercial real estate. How can millennials and Generation Z to adapt to and change these dynamics through innovation in housing and lifestyle choices? Listen now.

]]> 1500 205: From Restaurants to Real Estate: Sam Khouri's Path to Lakeland Equity In real estate investment, success demands deep understanding, trust, and adaptability. Sam Khouri of Lakeland Equity Group, a real estate-focused private credit firm, shares insights on market complexities and strategies that he learned in his journey from business to real estate, especially the resilience he learned in the post-2008 environment. Our discussion covers strategic investment, multifamily property volatility, and the future of office spaces. Sam's optimistic perspective challenges prevailing views, and his insights serve as a roadmap for navigating real estate challenges with resilience and foresight. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:57:55 -0000 full Andrew Urban In real estate investment, success demands deep understanding, trust, and adaptability. Sam Khouri of Lakeland Equity Group, a real estate-focused private credit firm, shares insights on market complexities and strategies that he learned in his journey from business to real estate, especially the resilience he learned in the post-2008 environment. Our discussion covers strategic investment, multifamily property volatility, and the future of office spaces. Sam's optimistic perspective challenges prevailing views, and his insights serve as a roadmap for navigating real estate challenges with resilience and foresight. In real estate investment, success demands deep understanding, trust, and adaptability. Sam Khouri of Lakeland Equity Group, a real estate-focused private credit firm, shares insights on market complexities and strategies that he learned in his journey from business to real estate, especially the resilience he learned in the post-2008 environment. Our discussion covers strategic investment, multifamily property volatility, and the future of office spaces. Sam's optimistic perspective challenges prevailing views, and his insights serve as a roadmap for navigating real estate challenges with resilience and foresight. In real estate investment, success demands deep understanding, trust, and adaptability. Sam Khouri of Lakeland Equity Group, a real estate-focused private credit firm, shares insights on market complexities and strategies that he learned in his journey from business to real estate, especially the resilience he learned in the post-2008 environment. Our discussion covers strategic investment, multifamily property volatility, and the future of office spaces. Sam's optimistic perspective challenges prevailing views, and his insights serve as a roadmap for navigating real estate challenges with resilience and foresight.

]]> 3584 204: Chicago's Urban Renaissance and Life Sciences Boom with David Burden of Colliers Co-hosts Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil talk to guest David Burden, a leading real estate broker with Colliers Chicago about the world of urban real estate and the emerging life sciences sector in Chicago. They examine the media narrative around Chicago, the evolution of downtown and Fulton Market post-COVID, and the safe return to office spaces, as well as highlighting the impact of the pandemic on work-from-home trends and office demand. The focus then transitions to the booming life sciences field in Chicago, discussing its growth, factors contributing to its success, and the transformation of certain areas into vibrant neighborhoods supporting life sciences, retail, and office spaces alike. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Co-hosts Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil talk to guest David Burden, a leading real estate broker with Colliers Chicago about the world of urban real estate and the emerging life sciences sector in Chicago. They examine the media narrative around Chicago, the evolution of downtown and Fulton Market post-COVID, and the safe return to office spaces, as well as highlighting the impact of the pandemic on work-from-home trends and office demand. The focus then transitions to the booming life sciences field in Chicago, discussing its growth, factors contributing to its success, and the transformation of certain areas into vibrant neighborhoods supporting life sciences, retail, and office spaces alike. Co-hosts Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil talk to guest David Burden, a leading real estate broker with Colliers Chicago about the world of urban real estate and the emerging life sciences sector in Chicago. They examine the media narrative around Chicago, the evolution of downtown and Fulton Market post-COVID, and the safe return to office spaces, as well as highlighting the impact of the pandemic on work-from-home trends and office demand. The focus then transitions to the booming life sciences field in Chicago, discussing its growth, factors contributing to its success, and the transformation of certain areas into vibrant neighborhoods supporting life sciences, retail, and office spaces alike.

]]> 2811 203: The WeWork Rollercoaster: Rise, Fall, and a Potential Return Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil discuss the potential return of the co-founder Adam Neumann to WeWork. The saga of WeWork and its founder, Adam Neumann, illustrates the intricacies of bankruptcy, restructuring, and the power of personality in business.  We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil discuss the potential return of the co-founder Adam Neumann to WeWork. The saga of WeWork and its founder, Adam Neumann, illustrates the intricacies of bankruptcy, restructuring, and the power of personality in business.  We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. Andrew Urban and Paige O'Neil discuss the potential return of the co-founder Adam Neumann to WeWork. The saga of WeWork and its founder, Adam Neumann, illustrates the intricacies of bankruptcy, restructuring, and the power of personality in business. 

We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE.

]]> 959 202: Finding Your Authentic Self with Erin Coupe On this week’s episode, we’re on the road! Join Paige and Andrew in Chicago as they talk with Erin Coupe about her journey to starting Authentically EC, a program designed to help individuals in the workspace connect with their authentic selves in a resume-building world. We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban 202: Finding Your Authentic Self with Erin Coupe On this week’s episode, we’re on the road! Join Paige and Andrew in Chicago as they talk with Erin Coupe about her journey to starting Authentically EC, a program designed to help individuals in the workspace connect with their authentic selves in a resume-building world. We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. On this week’s episode, we’re on the road! Join Paige and Andrew in Chicago as they talk with Erin Coupe about her journey to starting Authentically EC, a program designed to help individuals in the workspace connect with their authentic selves in a resume-building world.

We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE.

]]> 3040 201: How We Built It | Hope Plumbing In this episode of the Urban Foundry podcast, we discuss growth strategies and business planning with our season two sponsors Jack and Brad from Hope Plumbing. They give us insights into entrepreneurship and strategic planning after growing their business from two people struggling to pay their bills to employing over 120 staff. Jack and Brad discuss their journey, decision-making, understanding their market, balancing supply and demand, maintaining company culture during expansion, and their future business goals. The discussion also highlighted the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to take risks, and persistence in building a successful business. We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full 2 Andrew Urban In this episode of the Urban Foundry podcast, we discuss growth strategies and business planning with our season two sponsors Jack and Brad from Hope Plumbing. They give us insights into entrepreneurship and strategic planning after growing their business from two people struggling to pay their bills to employing over 120 staff. Jack and Brad discuss their journey, decision-making, understanding their market, balancing supply and demand, maintaining company culture during expansion, and their future business goals. The discussion also highlighted the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to take risks, and persistence in building a successful business. In this episode of the Urban Foundry podcast, we discuss growth strategies and business planning with our season two sponsors Jack and Brad from Hope Plumbing. They give us insights into entrepreneurship and strategic planning after growing their business from two people struggling to pay their bills to employing over 120 staff. Jack and Brad discuss their journey, decision-making, understanding their market, balancing supply and demand, maintaining company culture during expansion, and their future business goals. The discussion also highlighted the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to take risks, and persistence in building a successful business. We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE. In this episode of the Urban Foundry podcast, we discuss growth strategies and business planning with our season two sponsors Jack and Brad from Hope Plumbing. They give us insights into entrepreneurship and strategic planning after growing their business from two people struggling to pay their bills to employing over 120 staff. Jack and Brad discuss their journey, decision-making, understanding their market, balancing supply and demand, maintaining company culture during expansion, and their future business goals. The discussion also highlighted the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, willingness to take risks, and persistence in building a successful business.

We are proud to partner with Hope Plumbing, and listeners get a complimentary year-long membership with advantages such as a 10 percent discount and waived service visit fees by mentioning "Urban Foundry" when contacting Hope Plumbing at 317-641-HOPE.

]]> 3430 132: Our Season 1 Recap Paige and Andrew reflect on their favorite episodes and lessons learned. From mindfulness to career transitions, they revisit memorable moments and share their excitement for Season 2. Season 2 is coming to your playlist soon starting January 31st. Stay curious and keep exploring! Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:19:36 -0000 full Andrew Urban Paige and Andrew reflect on their favorite episodes and lessons learned. From mindfulness to career transitions, they revisit memorable moments and share their excitement for Season 2. Season 2 is coming to your playlist soon starting January 31st. Stay curious and keep exploring! Paige and Andrew reflect on their favorite episodes and lessons learned. From mindfulness to career transitions, they revisit memorable moments and share their excitement for Season 2. Season 2 is coming to your playlist soon starting January 31st. Stay curious and keep exploring! Paige and Andrew reflect on their favorite episodes and lessons learned. From mindfulness to career transitions, they revisit memorable moments and share their excitement for Season 2. Season 2 is coming to your playlist soon starting January 31st. Stay curious and keep exploring!

]]> 1116 131: Rising Interest Rates: How They're Reshaping Real Estate Today with Andrew Molnar Andrew Molnar, our first guest, joins us again! He is with MR3 Development a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. In this episode, we discuss the current real estate market, and the impact of rising interest rates on commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We will also analyze market trends, property prices, and the changing dynamics due to economic pressures. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Andrew Molnar, our first guest, joins us again! He is with MR3 Development a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. In this episode, we discuss the current real estate market, and the impact of rising interest rates on commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We will also analyze market trends, property prices, and the changing dynamics due to economic pressures. Andrew Molnar, our first guest, joins us again! He is with MR3 Development a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. In this episode, we discuss the current real estate market, and the impact of rising interest rates on commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We will also analyze market trends, property prices, and the changing dynamics due to economic pressures.

]]> 3435 130: What to do in Indy around the Holidays The holidays are quickly approaching. As Andrew and Paige continued to chat and plan their holiday itinerary, they couldn't contain their excitement about the festive activities and events that VisitINDY had recommended for them to explore in Indy during the holiday season. Indy has an outstanding holiday package every year, with 2023 being no different. At this point, we have details on the following events: Winter Faire at the Children’s Museum: more info found here. Jingle Rails at Eiteljorg Museum: more info found here. A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie: more info found here. Sullivan Express Train at Sullivan’s Hardware: more info found here. Christmas at the Zoo at the Indianapolis Zoo: more info found here. Circle of Lights, where the Soldiers & Sailors monument becomes a large Christmas tree and Monument Circle is reimaged in the holiday spirit. Circle of Lights® | Events | Downtown Indianapolis (downtownindy.org) Winterlights at Newfields Winterlights :: Newfields (discovernewfields.org) Festival of Trees at Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees (indianahistory.org) Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban The holidays are quickly approaching. As Andrew and Paige continued to chat and plan their holiday itinerary, they couldn't contain their excitement about the festive activities and events that VisitINDY had recommended for them to explore in Indy during the holiday season. Indy has an outstanding holiday package every year, with 2023 being no different. At this point, we have details on the following events: Winter Faire at the Children’s Museum: more info found here. Jingle Rails at Eiteljorg Museum: more info found here. A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie: more info found here. Sullivan Express Train at Sullivan’s Hardware: more info found here. Christmas at the Zoo at the Indianapolis Zoo: more info found here. Circle of Lights, where the Soldiers & Sailors monument becomes a large Christmas tree and Monument Circle is reimaged in the holiday spirit. Circle of Lights® | Events | Downtown Indianapolis (downtownindy.org) Winterlights at Newfields Winterlights :: Newfields (discovernewfields.org) Festival of Trees at Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees (indianahistory.org) The holidays are quickly approaching. As Andrew and Paige continued to chat and plan their holiday itinerary, they couldn't contain their excitement about the festive activities and events that VisitINDY had recommended for them to explore in Indy during the holiday season. Indy has an outstanding holiday package every year, with 2023 being no different. At this point, we have details on the following events:

]]> 1371 129: Unlocking the Magic of Indy with Chris Gahl from Visit Indy In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a dynamic guest, Chris Gahl, from Visit Indy, the official tourism organization for Indianapolis. Throughout our conversation, we explore Chris's role in promoting the city as a visitor destination, his insights on the tourism industry, and the strategies employed by Visit Indy to showcase the unique attractions of Indianapolis. Chris also discusses the future of tourism in Indy and the opportunities that lie ahead. He shares insights on emerging trends, such as experiential travel and sustainable tourism, and how Visit Indy is actively aligning its efforts to meet evolving traveler preferences and expectations. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a dynamic guest, Chris Gahl, from Visit Indy, the official tourism organization for Indianapolis. Throughout our conversation, we explore Chris's role in promoting the city as a visitor destination, his insights on the tourism industry, and the strategies employed by Visit Indy to showcase the unique attractions of Indianapolis. Chris also discusses the future of tourism in Indy and the opportunities that lie ahead. He shares insights on emerging trends, such as experiential travel and sustainable tourism, and how Visit Indy is actively aligning its efforts to meet evolving traveler preferences and expectations. In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a dynamic guest, Chris Gahl, from Visit Indy, the official tourism organization for Indianapolis. Throughout our conversation, we explore Chris's role in promoting the city as a visitor destination, his insights on the tourism industry, and the strategies employed by Visit Indy to showcase the unique attractions of Indianapolis. Chris also discusses the future of tourism in Indy and the opportunities that lie ahead. He shares insights on emerging trends, such as experiential travel and sustainable tourism, and how Visit Indy is actively aligning its efforts to meet evolving traveler preferences and expectations.

]]> 3555 128: Living In A Dream World Andrew is excited over the recent issue of Monocle, a boutique magazine that delves into global affairs, architecture, lifestyle, and urban living. He and Paige discuss the magazine’s annual ranking of global cities, noting the absence of North American cities due to issues like housing affordability and crime. The conversation leads to what constitutes a perfect city, touching on aspects from transportation to education and unique local retail experiences. Living the Dream - https://monocle.com/magazine/issues/165/living-the-dream Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:10:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Andrew is excited over the recent issue of Monocle, a boutique magazine that delves into global affairs, architecture, lifestyle, and urban living. He and Paige discuss the magazine’s annual ranking of global cities, noting the absence of North American cities due to issues like housing affordability and crime. The conversation leads to what constitutes a perfect city, touching on aspects from transportation to education and unique local retail experiences. Andrew is excited over the recent issue of Monocle, a boutique magazine that delves into global affairs, architecture, lifestyle, and urban living. He and Paige discuss the magazine’s annual ranking of global cities, noting the absence of North American cities due to issues like housing affordability and crime. The conversation leads to what constitutes a perfect city, touching on aspects from transportation to education and unique local retail experiences. Living the Dream - https://monocle.com/magazine/issues/165/living-the-dream Andrew is excited over the recent issue of Monocle, a boutique magazine that delves into global affairs, architecture, lifestyle, and urban living. He and Paige discuss the magazine’s annual ranking of global cities, noting the absence of North American cities due to issues like housing affordability and crime. The conversation leads to what constitutes a perfect city, touching on aspects from transportation to education and unique local retail experiences.

Living the Dream - https://monocle.com/magazine/issues/165/living-the-dream

]]> 1754 127 Driving Economic Development: Insights from Rachel Ray, Economic Development Director at City of Westerville We are breaking out of Indiana. In this episode of our podcast, we are privileged to host a distinguished guest, Rachel Ray, the Economic Development Director at the City of Westerville. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Rachel's role in driving economic development, her insights on fostering business growth, and the strategies employed by the City of Westerville to create a thriving business environment. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:19:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban We are breaking out of Indiana. In this episode of our podcast, we are privileged to host a distinguished guest, Rachel Ray, the Economic Development Director at the City of Westerville. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Rachel's role in driving economic development, her insights on fostering business growth, and the strategies employed by the City of Westerville to create a thriving business environment. We are breaking out of Indiana. In this episode of our podcast, we are privileged to host a distinguished guest, Rachel Ray, the Economic Development Director at the City of Westerville. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Rachel's role in driving economic development, her insights on fostering business growth, and the strategies employed by the City of Westerville to create a thriving business environment. We are breaking out of Indiana. In this episode of our podcast, we are privileged to host a distinguished guest, Rachel Ray, the Economic Development Director at the City of Westerville. Throughout our conversation, we delve into Rachel's role in driving economic development, her insights on fostering business growth, and the strategies employed by the City of Westerville to create a thriving business environment.

]]> 3446 126: WeWork We Fail In this thought-provoking episode, we've taken a deep dive into the captivating rise and stunning fall of WeWork, shedding light on the intricacies of its dramatic journey. From its ambitious beginnings as a disruptor in the co-working industry to its staggering peak valuation and subsequent near-collapse, we've unraveled the highs and lows of this corporate saga. Along the way, we've examined the warning signs, explored the influence of key players, and pondered the future prospects of WeWork in a changing business landscape. Join us on this riveting exploration of one of the most remarkable stories in recent corporate history.   Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this thought-provoking episode, we've taken a deep dive into the captivating rise and stunning fall of WeWork, shedding light on the intricacies of its dramatic journey. From its ambitious beginnings as a disruptor in the co-working industry to its staggering peak valuation and subsequent near-collapse, we've unraveled the highs and lows of this corporate saga. Along the way, we've examined the warning signs, explored the influence of key players, and pondered the future prospects of WeWork in a changing business landscape. Join us on this riveting exploration of one of the most remarkable stories in recent corporate history.   In this thought-provoking episode, we've taken a deep dive into the captivating rise and stunning fall of WeWork, shedding light on the intricacies of its dramatic journey. From its ambitious beginnings as a disruptor in the co-working industry to its staggering peak valuation and subsequent near-collapse, we've unraveled the highs and lows of this corporate saga. Along the way, we've examined the warning signs, explored the influence of key players, and pondered the future prospects of WeWork in a changing business landscape. Join us on this riveting exploration of one of the most remarkable stories in recent corporate history.

 

]]> 1430 125: Transitioning From Boomers to Gen X: Exploring the Evolution of Work Values and Culture In this episode, Andrew and Paige explore the generational shifts in the workplace, notably the transition from Baby Boomer CEOs to Gen X CEOs, and the impact on work culture. They discuss how generational differences affect work-life balance, remote work, and other aspects of the modern workplace. They also touch on productivity measures, organizational behavior in remote and hybrid workplaces, and the changing values and expectations of different generations in the workforce.  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:47:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, Andrew and Paige explore the generational shifts in the workplace, notably the transition from Baby Boomer CEOs to Gen X CEOs, and the impact on work culture. They discuss how generational differences affect work-life balance, remote work, and other aspects of the modern workplace. They also touch on productivity measures, organizational behavior in remote and hybrid workplaces, and the changing values and expectations of different generations in the workforce. In this episode, Andrew and Paige explore the generational shifts in the workplace, notably the transition from Baby Boomer CEOs to Gen X CEOs, and the impact on work culture. They discuss how generational differences affect work-life balance, remote work, and other aspects of the modern workplace. They also touch on productivity measures, organizational behavior in remote and hybrid workplaces, and the changing values and expectations of different generations in the workforce.  In this episode, Andrew and Paige explore the generational shifts in the workplace, notably the transition from Baby Boomer CEOs to Gen X CEOs, and the impact on work culture. They discuss how generational differences affect work-life balance, remote work, and other aspects of the modern workplace. They also touch on productivity measures, organizational behavior in remote and hybrid workplaces, and the changing values and expectations of different generations in the workforce. 

]]> 1432 124: Psychology of the Workplace: A Conversation with Melissa St. John In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Melissa St John. Melissa is a prominent business owner and leader with over 30 years of experience in the corporate workplace. Throughout the conversation, we delve into her insights and initiatives, such as psychological safety in the workplace, changes she sees with the needs of hybrid working, and how employees need a voice to have a productive, engaging, and profitable environment. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Melissa St John. Melissa is a prominent business owner and leader with over 30 years of experience in the corporate workplace. Throughout the conversation, we delve into her insights and initiatives, such as psychological safety in the workplace, changes she sees with the needs of hybrid working, and how employees need a voice to have a productive, engaging, and profitable environment. In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Melissa St John. Melissa is a prominent business owner and leader with over 30 years of experience in the corporate workplace. Throughout the conversation, we delve into her insights and initiatives, such as psychological safety in the workplace, changes she sees with the needs of hybrid working, and how employees need a voice to have a productive, engaging, and profitable environment. In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Melissa St John. Melissa is a prominent business owner and leader with over 30 years of experience in the corporate workplace. Throughout the conversation, we delve into her insights and initiatives, such as psychological safety in the workplace, changes she sees with the needs of hybrid working, and how employees need a voice to have a productive, engaging, and profitable environment.

]]> 4162 123: Weekly Short - Navigating Today's Office Markets: Insights with Andrew In this episode, Paige engages in an enlightening conversation with Andrew, an expert in the field of office markets. Together, they explore the current state of office markets and discuss key trends and insights. The episode also delves into the future of office markets, with Andrew sharing his predictions and perspectives on how the industry is likely to evolve. He touches on topics such as the integration of technology, the role of coworking spaces, and the potential impact of hybrid work models on office demand. Throughout the podcast, Andrew offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways for listeners, whether they are professionals in the real estate industry or individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of office markets today. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, Paige engages in an enlightening conversation with Andrew, an expert in the field of office markets. Together, they explore the current state of office markets and discuss key trends and insights. The episode also delves into the future of office markets, with Andrew sharing his predictions and perspectives on how the industry is likely to evolve. He touches on topics such as the integration of technology, the role of coworking spaces, and the potential impact of hybrid work models on office demand. Throughout the podcast, Andrew offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways for listeners, whether they are professionals in the real estate industry or individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of office markets today. In this episode, Paige engages in an enlightening conversation with Andrew, an expert in the field of office markets. Together, they explore the current state of office markets and discuss key trends and insights. The episode also delves into the future of office markets, with Andrew sharing his predictions and perspectives on how the industry is likely to evolve. He touches on topics such as the integration of technology, the role of coworking spaces, and the potential impact of hybrid work models on office demand. Throughout the podcast, Andrew offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways for listeners, whether they are professionals in the real estate industry or individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of office markets today. In this episode, Paige engages in an enlightening conversation with Andrew, an expert in the field of office markets. Together, they explore the current state of office markets and discuss key trends and insights. The episode also delves into the future of office markets, with Andrew sharing his predictions and perspectives on how the industry is likely to evolve. He touches on topics such as the integration of technology, the role of coworking spaces, and the potential impact of hybrid work models on office demand. Throughout the podcast, Andrew offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways for listeners, whether they are professionals in the real estate industry or individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of office markets today.

]]> 1844 122: Revolutionizing Urban Development: Creating Smart, Sustainable Cities with Isaac Bamgbose In this episode of Urban Foundry, our Andrew and Paige sit down with Isaac Bamgbose, the founder and CEO of New City Development, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming city developments. Isaac shares his background and passion for urban planning and sustainable development, which led him to establish his innovative venture. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of Urban Foundry, our Andrew and Paige sit down with Isaac Bamgbose, the founder and CEO of New City Development, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming city developments. Isaac shares his background and passion for urban planning and sustainable development, which led him to establish his innovative venture. In this episode of Urban Foundry, our Andrew and Paige sit down with Isaac Bamgbose, the founder and CEO of New City Development, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming city developments. Isaac shares his background and passion for urban planning and sustainable development, which led him to establish his innovative venture. In this episode of Urban Foundry, our Andrew and Paige sit down with Isaac Bamgbose, the founder and CEO of

New City Development, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming city developments. Isaac shares his

background and passion for urban planning and sustainable development, which led him to establish his

innovative venture.

]]> 3658 121: Gen Z and the Office Environment In this episode of Urban Foundry, we interview recent college graduate Nick Drehs and college senior Sam Comer about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their transition into the workforce. They discuss challenges with remote learning, limited social interactions, and the importance of in-person collaboration. The conversation highlights the preference for stability and enjoying work and the need for understanding industry terminology. The hosts emphasize the value of in-person interactions for personal growth and development.  Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of Urban Foundry, we interview recent college graduate Nick Drehs and college senior Sam Comer about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their transition into the workforce. They discuss challenges with remote learning, limited social interactions, and the importance of in-person collaboration. The conversation highlights the preference for stability and enjoying work and the need for understanding industry terminology. The hosts emphasize the value of in-person interactions for personal growth and development. In this episode of Urban Foundry, we interview recent college graduate Nick Drehs and college senior Sam Comer about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their transition into the workforce. They discuss challenges with remote learning, limited social interactions, and the importance of in-person collaboration. The conversation highlights the preference for stability and enjoying work and the need for understanding industry terminology. The hosts emphasize the value of in-person interactions for personal growth and development.  In this episode of Urban Foundry, we interview recent college graduate Nick Drehs and college senior Sam Comer about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their transition into the workforce. They discuss challenges with remote learning, limited social interactions, and the importance of in-person collaboration. The conversation highlights the preference for stability and enjoying work and the need for understanding industry terminology. The hosts emphasize the value of in-person interactions for personal growth and development. 

]]> 1702 120: The Great Economic Debate: Jacob Everett vs. Steve Brunson on the Economic Future of 2035 Today we explore current events and trends that shape our world. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035. Join us as we explore the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Today we explore current events and trends that shape our world. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035. Join us as we explore the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Today we explore current events and trends that shape our world. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035. Join us as we explore the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Today we explore current events and trends that shape our world. In this episode, we're thrilled to have two economic experts, Jacob Everett and Steve Brunson, engage in a debate about the economic future of 2035. Join us as we explore the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

]]> 3615 119: Weekly Short - What to Wear to Work Today? Today we're going to tackle a question that plagues many professionals every morning: "What should I wear to work today?" It's a timeless dilemma, and we're here to offer some fresh perspectives and practical advice. The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work, and that includes our work attire. With remote work becoming more prevalent, there's a newfound flexibility in how we dress for work. But as many professionals return to the office, finding the right balance between comfort and professionalism is crucial. Join Andrew and Paige as we try to clear up the confusion for you on this week's episode. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Today we're going to tackle a question that plagues many professionals every morning: "What should I wear to work today?" It's a timeless dilemma, and we're here to offer some fresh perspectives and practical advice. The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work, and that includes our work attire. With remote work becoming more prevalent, there's a newfound flexibility in how we dress for work. But as many professionals return to the office, finding the right balance between comfort and professionalism is crucial. Join Andrew and Paige as we try to clear up the confusion for you on this week's episode. Today we're going to tackle a question that plagues many professionals every morning: "What should I wear to work today?" It's a timeless dilemma, and we're here to offer some fresh perspectives and practical advice. The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work, and that includes our work attire. With remote work becoming more prevalent, there's a newfound flexibility in how we dress for work. But as many professionals return to the office, finding the right balance between comfort and professionalism is crucial. Join Andrew and Paige as we try to clear up the confusion for you on this week's episode. Today we're going to tackle a question that plagues many professionals every morning: "What should I wear to work today?" It's a timeless dilemma, and we're here to offer some fresh perspectives and practical advice. The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work, and that includes our work attire. With remote work becoming more prevalent, there's a newfound flexibility in how we dress for work. But as many professionals return to the office, finding the right balance between comfort and professionalism is crucial. Join Andrew and Paige as we try to clear up the confusion for you on this week's episode.

]]> 1817 118: Economic Development for a Stronger Future: A Conversation with Vincent Ash of IEDC This week we explore the world of economic development and the role it plays in building stronger, more resilient communities. In this episode, we're excited to have Vincent Ash, Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote economic growth and development around the state. Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban This week we explore the world of economic development and the role it plays in building stronger, more resilient communities. In this episode, we're excited to have Vincent Ash, Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote economic growth and development around the state. This week we explore the world of economic development and the role it plays in building stronger, more resilient communities. In this episode, we're excited to have Vincent Ash, Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote economic growth and development around the state. This week we explore the world of economic development and the role it plays in building stronger, more resilient communities. In this episode, we're excited to have Vincent Ash, Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote economic growth and development around the state.

]]> 3105 117: Weekly Short - Chicago the Comeback Kid In this episode, our co-hosts Paige and Andrew share their insights from their recent visit to Chicago, where they toured several large commercial real estate projects. During the Weekly Short segment, they discuss their predictions about the future of Chicago's commercial real estate market and challenge some of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media about the state of the city. Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, our co-hosts Paige and Andrew share their insights from their recent visit to Chicago, where they toured several large commercial real estate projects. During the Weekly Short segment, they discuss their predictions about the future of Chicago's commercial real estate market and challenge some of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media about the state of the city. In this episode, our co-hosts Paige and Andrew share their insights from their recent visit to Chicago, where they toured several large commercial real estate projects. During the Weekly Short segment, they discuss their predictions about the future of Chicago's commercial real estate market and challenge some of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media about the state of the city. In this episode, our co-hosts Paige and Andrew share their insights from their recent visit to Chicago, where they toured several large commercial real estate projects. During the Weekly Short segment, they discuss their predictions about the future of Chicago's commercial real estate market and challenge some of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media about the state of the city.]]> 1319 116: Building Strong Communities: A Conversation with Adult & Child Health Today we discuss topics related to mental health and wellness. In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Disbro and Catherine Porter from Adult & Child Health, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families in Indiana. Join us as we explore the impact of their work on the communities they serve. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:02:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Today we discuss topics related to mental health and wellness. In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Disbro and Catherine Porter from Adult & Child Health, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families in Indiana. Join us as we explore the impact of their work on the communities they serve. Today we discuss topics related to mental health and wellness. In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Disbro and Catherine Porter from Adult & Child Health, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families in Indiana. Join us as we explore the impact of their work on the communities they serve. Today we discuss topics related to mental health and wellness. In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Disbro and Catherine Porter from Adult & Child Health, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families in Indiana. Join us as we explore the impact of their work on the communities they serve.

]]> 3124 115: Weekly Short - ChatGPT Understanding Open AI's Language Model In this episode of Urban Foundry, we will be discussing ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. This model has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its ability to generate human-like text and engage in natural language conversations. In this episode, we will delve deeper into what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the potential applications of this technology. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode of Urban Foundry, we will be discussing ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. This model has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its ability to generate human-like text and engage in natural language conversations. In this episode, we will delve deeper into what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the potential applications of this technology. In this episode of Urban Foundry, we will be discussing ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. This model has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its ability to generate human-like text and engage in natural language conversations. In this episode, we will delve deeper into what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the potential applications of this technology. In this episode of Urban Foundry, we will be discussing ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. This model has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its ability to generate human-like text and engage in natural language conversations. In this episode, we will delve deeper into what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the potential applications of this technology.

]]> 2011 114: The Power of Partnership: A Conversation with Henry Mestetsky on the Role of Suburbs and Urban Cities in Promoting Growth and Development In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other. In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other. In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other.

]]> 2890 113: Weekly Short – Back to Life, Back to Reality Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer? Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer? Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer? Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer?

]]> 1463 112: Patrick Talty with Indiana Sports Corp Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:35:47 -0000 full Andrew Urban Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana. Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana. Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana.

]]> 3349 111 Weekly Short - Affordable Housing and the Homeless This week, we take a deep dive into a New York Times Magazine article by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban We take a deep dive this week into a New York Times Magazine article written by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution. This week, we take a deep dive into a New York Times Magazine article by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution. This week, we take a deep dive into a New York Times Magazine article by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution.

]]> 1425 110: What’s Driving Construction In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you, our client, carefully plan and implement your project while identifying and overcoming issues that stand in the way of your success.  During our discussion we cover: Trends in municipal planning and land use Construction inflation and the outlook to get back to ‘normal’ Headwinds facing municipal projects and planning What city leaders can do to better engage real estate developers to foster strong downtowns Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you, our client, carefully plan and implement your project while identifying and overcoming issues that stand in the way of your success. In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you, our client, carefully plan and implement your project while identifying and overcoming issues that stand in the way of your success.  During our discussion we cover: Trends in municipal planning and land use Construction inflation and the outlook to get back to ‘normal’ Headwinds facing municipal projects and planning What city leaders can do to better engage real estate developers to foster strong downtowns In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you, our client, carefully plan and implement your project while identifying and overcoming issues that stand in the way of your success. 

During our discussion we cover:

  • Trends in municipal planning and land use
  • Construction inflation and the outlook to get back to ‘normal’
  • Headwinds facing municipal projects and planning
  • What city leaders can do to better engage real estate developers to foster strong downtowns
]]> 3540 109 Weekly Short - The Potential Pitfalls of Office-to-Residential Conversions: Why It's Not Simply About Adding Walls and Toilets We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:01:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate. We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate. We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate.

]]> 1792 108: Come Back to the Office …. PLEASE In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years. During our discussion we cover: How companies are furnishing their offices differently The big questions and challenges of setting up an office for Hybrid and Remote workers What trends are working and what trends are all hype How Office Works approached their own office redesign Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years. In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years. During our discussion we cover: How companies are furnishing their offices differently The big questions and challenges of setting up an office for Hybrid and Remote workers What trends are working and what trends are all hype How Office Works approached their own office redesign In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years.

During our discussion we cover:

  • How companies are furnishing their offices differently
  • The big questions and challenges of setting up an office for Hybrid and Remote workers
  • What trends are working and what trends are all hype
  • How Office Works approached their own office redesign
]]> 3278 107: Weekly Short, Week of November 30th In this episode, we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing.  Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:54:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing. In this episode, we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing.  In this episode, we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing. 

]]> 1347 106: The Need for Increased Public-Private Cooperation In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy. During our discussion, we cover the following: We discuss how Public-Private partnerships are critical for successful downtowns How Public Agencies can adapt and add value to spur more development and activation of downtowns Implications of remote works on local tax revenue and budgets Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy. In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy. During our discussion, we cover the following: We discuss how Public-Private partnerships are critical for successful downtowns How Public Agencies can adapt and add value to spur more development and activation of downtowns Implications of remote works on local tax revenue and budgets In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy.

During our discussion, we cover the following:

  • We discuss how Public-Private partnerships are critical for successful downtowns
  • How Public Agencies can adapt and add value to spur more development and activation of downtowns
  • Implications of remote works on local tax revenue and budgets
]]> 3342 105: Weekly HOLIDAY Short - Week of December 5th We recap the year of Commercial Real Estate in both industrial and office with Colliers brokers Aaron Snoddy and Billy Powers. Talk about what’s next for 2023. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:02:04 -0000 full Andrew Urban We recap the year of Commercial Real Estate in both industrial and office with Colliers brokers Aaron Snoddy and Billy Powers. Talk about what’s next for 2023. We recap the year of Commercial Real Estate in both industrial and office with Colliers brokers Aaron Snoddy and Billy Powers. Talk about what’s next for 2023. We recap the year of Commercial Real Estate in both industrial and office with Colliers brokers Aaron Snoddy and Billy Powers. Talk about what’s next for 2023.


]]> 2616 104: Office Occupancy – Debunk Myths and Finding New Insights In this episode, we sat down with Meghan Tooman from DORIS Research. Design Oriented Research for Impactful Solutions (DORIS) is an organization that deploys their team of researchers to implement a unique design thinking process which deeply engages people in the process to collect data through interviews. The value is not merely in data, but in the interpretation of it empowering leaders to efficiently make decisions and prioritize confidently.  During our discussion we cover: Behind the scenes of what is really going on with office utilization and occupancy Discuss the trends and implications of Hybrid (Remote) Office workers on Downtown real estate Make our forecasts of how the office will be used going forward and some of the implications to real estate Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:21:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, we sat down with Meghan Tooman from DORIS Research. Design Oriented Research for Impactful Solutions (DORIS) is an organization that deploys their team of researchers to implement a unique design thinking process which deeply engages people in the process to collect data through interviews. The value is not merely in data, but in the interpretation of it empowering leaders to efficiently make decisions and prioritize confidently. In this episode, we sat down with Meghan Tooman from DORIS Research. Design Oriented Research for Impactful Solutions (DORIS) is an organization that deploys their team of researchers to implement a unique design thinking process which deeply engages people in the process to collect data through interviews. The value is not merely in data, but in the interpretation of it empowering leaders to efficiently make decisions and prioritize confidently.  During our discussion we cover: Behind the scenes of what is really going on with office utilization and occupancy Discuss the trends and implications of Hybrid (Remote) Office workers on Downtown real estate Make our forecasts of how the office will be used going forward and some of the implications to real estate In this episode, we sat down with Meghan Tooman from DORIS Research. Design Oriented Research for Impactful Solutions (DORIS) is an organization that deploys their team of researchers to implement a unique design thinking process which deeply engages people in the process to collect data through interviews. The value is not merely in data, but in the interpretation of it empowering leaders to efficiently make decisions and prioritize confidently. 

During our discussion we cover:

  • Behind the scenes of what is really going on with office utilization and occupancy
  • Discuss the trends and implications of Hybrid (Remote) Office workers on Downtown real estate
  • Make our forecasts of how the office will be used going forward and some of the implications to real estate
]]> 3410 103: Weekly Short, Week of November 7th In this episode, we discuss articles from the Indiana Business Journal and others regarding growth plans for downtown city centers and how some key players are moving back to the office and downtown!  Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:22:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In this episode, we discuss articles from the Indiana Business Journal and others regarding growth plans for downtown city centers and how some key players are moving back to the office and downtown! In this episode, we discuss articles from the Indiana Business Journal and others regarding growth plans for downtown city centers and how some key players are moving back to the office and downtown!  In this episode, we discuss articles from the Indiana Business Journal and others regarding growth plans for downtown city centers and how some key players are moving back to the office and downtown! 

]]> 1473 102: It’s Family Business – MR3 Development Part 2 In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion we cover: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be? How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects. In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion we cover: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be? How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects. 

During our discussion we cover:

  • Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development 
  • We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be?
  • How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales
  • Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties
  • How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies
]]> 2702 101: It’s Family Business – MR3 Development Part 1 In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion, we cover the following: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be? How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects. In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion, we cover the following: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be? How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. 

During our discussion, we cover the following:

  • Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development 
  • We go behind the media’s narrative to what is really going on in retail real estate – is it as bleak as the media makes it out to be?
  • How retail developers adapting and reformatting projects as growth of retail is focused on experiences, services, and omnichannel sales
  • Functional obsolescence in commercial real estate and what communities and developers can do re-think and re-position these properties
  • How community leaders and real estate developers can partner to enact more progressive and flexible zoning and land use policies


]]> 2540 About Urban Foundry with Andrew Urban Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On my podcast, we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving innovation in Urban Real Estate. On this podcast we'll explore the future of cities as they re-invent and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:09:00 -0000 full Andrew Urban Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On my podcast, we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving innovation in Urban Real Estate. On this podcast we'll explore the future of cities as they re-invent and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On my podcast, we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and driving innovation in Urban Real Estate. On this podcast we'll explore the future of cities as they re-invent and re-establish their purpose. If you're interested in commercial real estate, politics, finance, community organizations, non-profits, and businesses in Rust Belt cities, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Andrew Urban and recorded in our studio in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

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