In this episode, Terry Montesi, Trademark’s CEO and founder, and Ellen Dunham-Jones, author, professor and director of Georgia Tech’s Urban Design program, pickup their discussion about suburban redevelopments. Ellen explains the importance of community and how implementing green spaces in redevelopments provides a perfect platform for people to gather and connect. Terry and Ellen share their predictions for the future of urban and suburban markets after identifying current mixed-use trends in both locations. Stay tuned through the end to hear why Ellen believes there is a new kind of retail real estate on the way.
Leaning In is published every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. You can find the first half of Terry and Ellen’s discussion on your preferred podcast app and tune in for our next episode with Mark Gibson, CEO of Capital Markets, JLL.
Timestamps
Retrofitting Suburbia Book Series
Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia
(0:55) - What are some of the most optimal ways to redevelop a mall that needs to repurpose their square footage?
(8:57) - What’s your opinion on the future of mixed use brick and mortar retail in the urban and suburban markets?
(13:37) - Terry’s views on retail performance post-pandemic
