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Keith Rand of Mill Creek Residential | The Future of Housing In America

To wrap up Season 3 of American Building, I’m joined by Keith Rand, Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, to discuss the main housing production issues Americans face today and different solutions to address them. We look at limitations with local and state government policy and unpack the proposed housing supply plan from the White House.

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Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities | Thanet Circle in Princeton | Suburbia Part II

Today I’m sitting down with Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities to discuss his Thanet Circle redevelopment project located in Princeton, New Jersey. Located in a suburban environment that is walkable, bikeable, and in need of rental housing, Matt shares how he and his team chose and developed this project.

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Arthi Krishnamoorthy of TenBerke | The Princeton Residential Colleges in Princeton | Dormitories, Then and Now

In this episode, I sit down with Arthi Krishnamoorthy of Deborah Berke Partners to discuss her residential college project on the Princeton campus. The goals of this project are to enhance student well-being, integrate living environments, and foster a sense of student community and responsibility.

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Peter Brosens of Stolar Capital Building | Chatham on Main in Chatham | What is Workforce Housing

Today I sit down with Peter Brosens of Stolar Capital to discuss his northern New Jersey project, Chatham on Main. We also dive into some of Peter’s early projects, future projects, and key lessons for those starting out in real estate.

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Andrew Regenstreich, Formerly of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services | Gateway Project in Orange | Nonprofits and Housing

I’m sitting down with Andrew Regenstreich of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services to discuss his project at 523 Freeman Street in Orange, New Jersey. Andrew believes it is important to leave whatever he is working on better than how he found it and today, he shares how he lives up to this philosophy while working in affordable housing.

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Kirk Mitchell of AKT Designs | North Woodland Street in Englewood | Beyond McMansions

In this episode, we speak with Kirk Mitchell of AKT Designs to learn about his single-family home renovation in Englewood, New Jersey. This client project includes a complete reconstruction of the basement, renovation of the master bedroom and bathroom, and a cosmetic makeover of the rest of the home.

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Johanna Anderson of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | Founders Way in Ithaca | Changing Needs, Changing Housing

In this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with Johanna Anderson of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services to talk about Founders Way, a mixed-use affordable housing development. Located on the site of the former Immaculate Conception School in Ithaca, New York, this downtown development houses families and individuals of mixed age ranges, including units for those exiting homelessness.

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Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture | Wilderness Drive in East Jewett | Finding Refuge in Vacation Homes

Today we are speaking with Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture about the concept of Passive Houses and her recent build in the Catskill region of upstate New York. Located near Hunter Mountain on a 5-acre lot, Jenny walks us through her initial vision for this build as a client project and how it turned into a personal vacation home instead.

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Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners | The Elm in New Haven | Living in a College Town

On today’s episode, I am joined by Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners to discuss his multifamily build, The Elm. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, and constructed during the pandemic, Nick walks me through the construction process, the challenges, and who the tenets are in this industrial building.

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Rachel Loeb, Formerly of NYCEDC | Bronx Point in Bronx | When Governments Build Housing

Today I sit down with Rachel Loeb of the New York City Economic Development Corporation to discuss the Bronx Point project. This affordable housing project is located in the Lower Concourse and features a waterfront esplanade, 10,000 sq. ft. of retail, and homes the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

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Lea Cloud of CDR Studio Architects | Bushwick Townhouse in Brooklyn | Townhouses Then and Now

Today I sit down with architect Lea Cloud, co-founder and partner of CDR studio architects. Lea walks us through a Bushwick townhouse renovation while explaining how it embraces a client's religious needs and the use of lightweight materials to foster connectivity throughout the home.

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Camila Crazut, Formerly of Spivak Architects | Central Park West in New York City | Who's Afraid of the Cooperative

Today I sit down with former architect and interior designer for Spivak Architects, Camila Crazut, from Venezuela. Camila and I discuss her Central Park West project located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the benefits and challenges of projects in a cooperative structure, and the good & bad of client and designer relationships.

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Melissa Román Burch, Formerly of Lendlease Development | Claremont Hall in New York City | The History of Highrises

On today’s podcast, we sit down with Melissa Román Burch to learn more about her project with Lendlease Development, Claremont Hall. Located in the academic acropolis of New York City, Claremont Hall is a mixed-use building with modern neo-gothic architecture and sweeping views of the Hudson River. We also dive into some of Melissa’s other developments such as the Atlantic Yards (renamed Pacific Park) and 1 Java Street.

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MaryAnne Gilmartin of MAG Partners | 241 West 28th Street in New York City | Renting Today

Today we are speaking with the insightful MaryAnne Gilmartin, who discusses her experience getting into the real estate business, incorporating sustainability, and embracing wellness as it relates to creating new developments. MaryAnne is the CEO of MAG Partners and in this episode we dive into her project at 281 West 28th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

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Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures | 2220 MLK Avenue in Washington, D.C. | So, There is a Housing Crisis

For our first episode in Season 3 of American Building I sit down with Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures. We explore the projects they are working on together in D.C., such as 2220 MLK Avenue, while also diving into topics such as the nationwide housing shortage and home ownership for Black Americans.

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Atif Qadir of Commonplace | Building for Impact

All good things either evolve or get left behind, that is why I have renamed REDIST to Commonplace. After speaking with over 250 real estate professionals, I found that developers working on affordable and workforce housing projects that support underserved communities often face the most difficulty in accessing funding.

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Lauren Popish of The Wave Podcasting | Season Recap

To round out season two, I’m pulling back the curtain and chatting with my producer about the behind-the-scenes of the show. Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting and a total pro when it comes to successfully launching and scaling a podcast. We discuss what the top podcasts have in common, where the idea for American Building came from, what listeners can expect next season, and so much more.

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Ron Schinik of New Blueprint Partners | Vancouver Innovation Center in Vancouver | Redeveloping Manufacturing

I’m joined by Ron Schinik, the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. We get into the details of the Vancouver Innovation Center in Washington State, which is what Ron calls the antithesis of the 1950s and 1960s suburbia movement. Ron also shares what kind of opportunities and challenges industrial manufacturing might face in the near future.

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Bo Sundius of Bunch Design | Stop Making Sense ADU in Los Angeles | Designing Small Spaces

I’m joined by Bo Sundius, the owner of Bunch Design. His latest project, the Stop Making Sense Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), explores how you can make a small space feel big. Bo walks us through his firm’s typical design process and how they went about designing this specific project. We also talk about trends of pre-design without prefabrication, his thoughts about the sustainability of venture capital-driven innovation in design and construction, and the reality of 3D printed homes.

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Predictions for 2023 from Leading Housing Developers

Predictions for 2023 from Leading Housing Developers