Sunbelt Developers

Tim Wright
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Interviews with commercial real estate developers.

  1. #16 - Mason Zimmerman - Pope & Land - Truist Park, Cumberland, and Placemaking

    6D AGO

    #16 - Mason Zimmerman - Pope & Land - Truist Park, Cumberland, and Placemaking

    Pope & Land has been transformational in the Cumberland submarket of Atlanta. From office to mixed-use to transforming a dead coliseum into City Park, Mason shares the story behind some of the most consequential development projects in Georgia. We cover: • Partnering with the Atlanta Braves on the Battery • Converting the Charlotte Coliseum into a mixed-use community • Navigating the Great Recession with Dutch capital partners • The vision for downtown Atlanta's entertainment district • Mason's 40-year journey from Texas to leading Pope & Land Watch the full story on Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: • Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com • Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com • USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com • Scott Contracting - Scott-contracting.com • The Beck Group – beckgroup.com If you have a commercial real estate need, please reach out. My team and I have incredible resources through Cushman & Wakefield to help with any need you have. More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 8m
  2. #15 - Matt Bronfman - CEO of Jamestown

    APR 21

    #15 - Matt Bronfman - CEO of Jamestown

    Another episode is out now on the Sunbelt Developers Podcast with Matt Bronfman, CEO of Jamestown. From Ponce City Market to Chelsea Market, Matt shares the thinking behind some of the most iconic mixed-use developments in the country. We cover: -Negotiating with Google -The story behind Ironworks -Navigating zoning -The impact of AI on real estate -Matt’s journey to leading Jamestown Watch the full story on Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com ✨ Scott Contracting - Scott-contracting.com ✨ The Beck Group – beckgroup.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 16m
  3. #14 - Travis Garland - Portman Holdings and the Rise of Midtown Atlanta

    MAR 31

    #14 - Travis Garland - Portman Holdings and the Rise of Midtown Atlanta

    Travis Garland is the Chief Development Officer of Portman Holdings. Portman is a legendary company and their real estate industry was founded by the visionary architect John Portman. Travis has been involved in pivotal projects like CODA, Amsterdam Walk and Spring Quarter. In this episode we cover Travis's journey from navigating a brutal brokerage market after the dot-com bust to leading major development projects across the Sunbelt. He also pulls back the curtain on Portman’s fascinating history and gives us a masterclass on where the modern office is heading next. From the bustling pedestrian walkways of the Atlanta Beltline to the new "urban edge" of the suburbs, this conversation covers the strategies shaping the cities we live and work in. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com ✨ Scott Contracting - Scott-contracting.com ✨ The Beck Group – beckgroup.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 10m
  4. #13 - Herbert Ames - Lulah Hills

    MAR 17

    #13 - Herbert Ames - Lulah Hills

    In this episode, Herbert Ames, Managing Director at EDENS shares the story behind Lulah Hills, the major mixed-use redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall site on Atlanta’s east side. We discuss his background and the projects that shaped his career, including major retail developments on Atlanta’s west side. A big focus of the conversation is how Lulah Hills came together. Herbert explains the long history of the North DeKalb Mall property, EDENS’ acquisition process, and the vision to transform an outdated enclosed mall into a modern, community-oriented destination. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at the Lulah Hills redevelopment and what it means for Atlanta’s east side. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com ✨ Scott Contracting - Scott-contracting.com ✨ The Beck Group – beckgroup.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 7m

  5. MAR 3

    #12 - Jerry Cooper - Atlanta’s Transformation in the Late 1950s and ’60s

    Jerry Cooper is a living piece of Atlanta’s architectural history. In this episode, the founder of Cooper Carry reflects on nearly a century of life and design — from his early years at Georgia Tech and a formative Fulbright scholarship in Rome, to helping shape some of Atlanta’s most influential buildings and developments. We talk about Atlanta’s transformation in the late 1950s and ’60s, the rise of suburban office parks, garden apartments, and mixed-use projects, and how developments like Riverbend, Cumberland Mall, Piedmont Center, and Executive Park helped define a generation of growth. Jerry also shares how he thinks about real estate cycles, why phased development matters, and how Cooper Carry stayed relevant through decades of change. From designing the College of Architecture at Georgia Tech to integrating buildings with the Chattahoochee National Forest, reimagining corporate campuses, and pioneering pedestrian-focused places like Underground Atlanta and Mizner Park, this conversation is about architecture built to last — and to mean something. 🎥 Watch the full episode for a rare, firsthand look at architecture, development, and the evolution of Atlanta. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. ⏱️Timestamps  0:00–3:06 Intro + Early Life 3:06–4:09 Sponsorship Break 4:09–7:23 Architectural Influences 7:23–12:38 Early Career & Turning Points 12:38–13:16 Sponsorship Break 13:16–15:52 Rome, Fulbright & Going Independent 15:52–19:54 Atlanta’s Growth & Early Projects 19:54–20:36 Sponsorship Break 20:36–26:00 Civil Rights, Cities & Sprawl 26:00–30:54 Suburban Growth & Cooper Carry 30:54–37:27 Residential & Early Commercial Work 37:27–40:51 Garden Apartments & Riverbend 40:51–45:54 Mixed-Use & Corporate Expansion 45:54–51:50 Market Cycles & Legacy Projects 51:50–54:55 Designing with Purpose 54:55–1:06:28 The Future of Cooper Carry 1:06:28 Outro More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 7m
  6. #11 - Dan Corso - Atlanta Sports Council - World Cup 2026 in Atlanta

    FEB 17

    #11 - Dan Corso - Atlanta Sports Council - World Cup 2026 in Atlanta

    FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST - RYAN WOODS FROM BECK GROUP ** Atlanta has hosted Super Bowls, Final Fours, and College Football Playoff Championships—but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be on a completely different scale. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council, to break down how Atlanta is preparing to host the world. Also joining the conversation is Ryan Woods, who stopped by with donuts and ended up jumping on the mic—bringing a fan’s perspective and keeping the conversation flowing on everything from sports to city growth. We dive into FIFA’s “clean site” rules at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 20-day Fan Fest planned for Centennial Olympic Park, and what brands, fans, and the city can expect as we head toward 2026. Dan also shares how Atlanta’s continuity of hosting mega events gives the city a massive advantage, how the city manages overlapping global events, and what’s next in the pipeline—including the Super Bowl in 2028, the Men’s Final Four in 2031, and future World Cup bids. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. #Atlanta #FIFAWorldCup2026 #AtlantaSportsCouncil #SportsBusiness #AtlantaEvents #MercedesBenzStadium #CRE #podcast  ⏱️Timestamps 0:00-4:27 Introduction and Atlanta Sports Council Overview 4:27-5:23 Ad Break (Songy Highroads) 5:23-7:32 World Cup Branding and "Clean Site Principle" 7:32-10:46 Lessons from Past Events and Community Collaboration 10:46-12:05 Challenges in Event Hosting 12:05-13:26 FIFA Club World Cup as a "Dress Rehearsal" 13:26-14:08 Ad Break (USA Cabling Technologies and Solutions) 14:08-15:11 World Cup Volunteer Program and FIFA's Local Presence 15:11-19:23 Pop-up Shops, Fan Engagement, and Centennial Olympic Park 19:23-21:35 Hotel Bookings and Atlanta's Infrastructure Advantages 21:35-24:44 World Cup Ticket and Watch Party Regulations 24:44-26:55 Coordination with Centennial Yards and Downtown Development 26:55-29:06 Future Events: Super Bowl 2028 and Beyond 29:06-30:07 Ad Break (Corporate Environments) 30:07-35:34 New Sports Development: RIVAL Foundation  35:34-43:11 Outro More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    44 min
  7. #10 - Chris Ahrenkiel - Timing the Development Cycle + Atlanta Office Leasing

    JAN 6

    #10 - Chris Ahrenkiel - Timing the Development Cycle + Atlanta Office Leasing

    In this episode, I sit down with Chris Ahrenkiel, a longtime leader in Atlanta’s commercial real estate scene. We talk about his time at Tishman Speyer, navigating the 2008 financial crisis, and developing major projects like Two and Three Alliance. Chris also shares how those experiences shaped his career and his perspective on delivering large-scale office projects in a changing market. Today, he serves as Managing Principal at Cushman & Wakefield, where he continues to play a major role in Atlanta’s commercial real estate landscape. We also discuss Atlanta’s growth and why civic involvement has been a consistent throughline in his career. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. #AtlantaDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #OfficeDevelopment #AtlantaCRE #DowntownAtlanta  ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:01 – Early career and path into real estate 5:13 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads) 6:17 – First real estate roles and early wins 8:23 – Tishman Speyer and the 2008 financial crisis 10:26 – Navigating the recession and leasing Two Alliance 16:40 – Leasing Two Alliance and developing Three Alliance 19:50 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling) 20:54 – Three Alliance development, design, and market cycles 40:13 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments) 41:17 – Google Tower, civic involvement, and career reflections More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 1m

  8. 12/11/2025

    #9 - Mark Toro - Building Community and Value in Atlanta Real Estate

    In this episode, I sit down with Mark Toro to talk about his career in real estate development, from early projects like Camp Creek Marketplace and Atlantic Station to shaping Midtown Atlanta. We discuss how he approaches creating vibrant, inviting mixed-use spaces and why density, community, and activation are key to success. We also dive into the upcoming Medley in Johns Creek — a mixed-use development on the former State Farm campus. It will feature apartments, townhomes, office space, a boutique hotel, and retail and restaurants surrounding a central public plaza. Toro shares how he’s curating the mix of restaurants and events to create a true neighborhood hub. Big thanks to our sponsors for supporting this series: ✨ Songy Highroads – songyhighroads.com ✨ Corporate Environments – corporateenvironments.com ✨ USA Cabling – usacablingtech.com If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect. #AtlantaDevelopment #JohnsCreek #mixedusedevelopment ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 0:35 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads) 1:24 – Early Career & Background 6:34 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments) 7:31 – Camp Creek & Atlantic Station 13:50 – Colony Square 16:36 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling Technologies and Solutions) 17:02 – Midtown & Colony Square Leasing 23:30 – Colony Square Transformation 27:35 – Office Space & Avalon 32:51 – Experience & Urban Energy 38:01 – The Third Place Concept 43:23 – Medley More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

    1h 3m
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Interviews with commercial real estate developers.

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  • Creator
    Tim Wright
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Durand Media, LLC
  • Show Website
    Sunbelt Developers

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