Trademark CEO and founder Terry Montesi speaks with Ellen Dunham-Jones, notable author, professor, and Director of Georgia Tech’s Urban Design Program, about her passion for redeveloping suburban commercial properties. The two examine the three stages of redevelopment and express the importance of the third stage: “re-greening” projects. Ellen also shares her thoughts on revitalizing communities across the country, and how to handle the plethora of dying malls. At the end, Ellen discusses her exciting new book project and how it will influence the future of commercial redevelopment.
Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Be sure to follow the show on your preferred podcast app to hear Part 2 of Terry and Ellen’s discussion.
Timestamps
(1:17) - Ellen’s background and career focus
(4:00) - What did you learn when researching for your books?
(7:41) - The connection between suburban redevelopment and sustainability
(12:01) - Ellen’s national Mall Map and thoughts on retail
(17:16) - Converting dead malls into green downtowns
