Built: Commercial Real Estate's Leading Voices

Bostonians all have their opinions about South Station. Love it, hate it, or tolerate it -- it's the one place in Boston where you can get an Amtrak, T, commuter train, or bus. And now it's a place to work, play, and live. Decades in the making, South Station Tower is a public-private partnership that guaranteed renovations for the Station, while creating a new 51-story tower above it. It's also p...

Goldie Wolfe Miller entered commercial real estate when being the only woman in the room was routine—and turned isolation into impact. Over five decades, she closed landmark deals, helped reshape Chicago’s skyline, and built the largest woman-owned commercial real estate firm in the country. Through the Goldie Initiative and its annual Goldie Gala, she built a pipeline for women leaders, creating...

Once the beating heart of downtown Dayton, the historic Dayton Arcade sat vacant for decades—too big, too broken, and too expensive to save. Join us as we trace the bold reinvention of a nine-building landmark into a mixed-use hub for entrepreneurs, students, and small businesses, revealing how preservation, creative capital stacks, and local leadership helped reignite a city built on innovation. ...

Just outside Denver, two nonprofits joined forces to support young mothers facing housing insecurity. Hope House Colorado had a bold vision for teen moms but lacked a facility to make it a reality. HomeAid, a nonprofit developer that mobilizes the building industry to combat homelessness, partnered with local real estate leaders to build a resource center that has become a lifeline for families on...

When Emma Koehler kept the Pearl Brewery alive during Prohibition, she set the tone for the resilience that defines the Pearl District today. It's now a thriving hub of culture, design, and community built on its rich history. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

In Mesa, Arizona, a developer set out to build something no one thought possible. What began as a childhood dream turned into a multimillion-dollar experiment in imagination, risk, and persistence — and a bold new model for development in unlikely places. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

From six-foot waves in the desert to a brewery reborn as a neighborhood, Built dives into bold ideas that reshape communities. This season, discover the people behind the risks, resilience, and reinvention driving commercial real estate forward. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

Cambridge Crossing transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant green neighborhood where nature and urban life intertwine. Designer Kishore Varanasi reveals the choices behind this eco-forward development, from repurposed historic granite to a stormwater park that adapts to climate needs. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

Explore the remarkable urban transformation of Water Street Tampa, where surface parking lots are now a sustainable neighborhood. Visionaries behind the project share their process with us: the innovative design, infrastructure challenges, and the creation of a dynamic waterfront community. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

Off of Manhattan's West Side, where piers for massive ships once stood, is a newer pier—a square-shaped one—holding up Little Island. Meet the designers of this public park, who used space over water to create moments among nature at the edge of the city. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcast.com .

Omaha's RiverFront is 72 acres blending nature with city life. But what visitors don't see is that it's an award-winning infrastructure project that took monumental coordination -- connecting three previously distinct parks. Hear how they did it, and how the RiverFront is revitalizing commercial real estate while providing vibrant green spaces for all to enjoy. To learn more, visit www.builtpodcas...

Come with us to Seattle's Aurora Bridge -- underneath it, that is -- to an infrastructure project that is setting new standards in sustainability by turning stormwater challenges into innovative green solutions. Meet the developers, architects, and scientists showcasing how integrating eco-friendly practices into urban development can address both business and environmental challenges. To learn mo...

This season on Built, we're crisscrossing the country to meet architects, developers, and scientists who are transforming commercial real estate by weaving nature into every blueprint. From bioswales that protect salmon habitats to parks that unite businesses, discover how smart design is shaping a greener, more connected future. And how you can do it too. Season 6 launches September 4. To learn m...

The Bills' new Highmark Stadium is currently under construction, and its design will enhance football fans' experiences. Meet two leaders in the Bills organization who are lifelong devotees to the Bills and Buffalo itself. They give an inside view of the decisions that go into creating this new stadium across the street from the Bills' beloved current home. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.c...

The Salt Shed is a redevelopment of the nearly 100-year-old Morton Salt warehouse in Chicago. Hear how co-owners and operating managers Bruce Finkelman and Craig Golden readapted the space to create an indoor/outdoor concert venue that has fostered a new sense of community while nodding to its industrial roots. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine grew out of two separate organizations -- one over 100 years old -- that combined in 2008. But their previous buildings were never just-right for what they needed. Hear how they created their new home and focused on a sense of belonging for all. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

The new International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, is raised off the ground to remind us that this land was a major port in the transatlantic slave trade. But the architects and designers of the museum want visitors to think of African American history as a continuum that goes beyond that time. Walk with us as we see and hear how their decisions made that possible. To lea...

Georgia's Rhythm and Rally is now one of the largest pickleball facilities in the world. But before they got there, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority had to turn a struggling shopping mall into an inclusive sports destination­–and turn around part of the local economy at the same time. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

The Falcons’ home is a model of green architecture on a massive scale—they’re the first professional sports venue in the US to be LEED Platinum and the first stadium worldwide to be TRUE Platinum-certified. It’s not easy making something this large ‘green’. Join us on-site to meet some of the leaders who integrated sustainability into the design and building process. We’ll also visit parts of the...

Nearly a century old, Syracuse's Landmark Theatre is beloved locally for its enchanting interior and the shows it brings to the city. They've had to adapt to present-day expectations for patrons and shows, which has been a boon for local businesses, too. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

Dive into the heart of entertainment spaces with Built's fifth season, where we journey through venues that bring us together – from a museum’s historical halls to the enchanting world of theater, and the roaring excitement of sports and music stadiums. Join us as we explore their stories and celebrate the dedicated individuals who breathe life into them. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com...

Back in the early 20th century, the former General Electric Broadway campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana was the hub of industrial innovation sparked by a growing technology at the time: electricity. After closing its doors in 2015, the 1.2 million square foot campus is now being redeveloped in a thoughtful way, bringing new life to the community. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

California has an acute crisis: not enough affordable housing. Brian D'Andrea at Century Housing thinks about solving the problem -- especially for veterans -- in a holistic way. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

Once an aspiring Oboe player, Mariah DiGrino now uses her expertise as a land-use attorney and Partner at DLA Piper to facilitate redevelopment projects in Chicago, including pro bono work around hunger and disinvested communities. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .

This episode's title is a quote from a seven-year-old fan of Oklahoma's Wheeler District, which is a new development in the footprint of an old airpark. Adults like it too -- for the range of housing options, restaurants, and community feeling. Meet some of the designers and teachers responsible for the District's vibe. To learn more, visit  www.builtpodcast.com .