Polias Podcast

Why do some real estate projects seem to take so long? In this episode of Renewing the City, Paul Taylor Smith and Dave Mulkey discuss the tension between vision and timing in commercial real estate development. They explore the risks that come with transformational projects, the wisdom of waiting for the right conditions, and the work that continues even when construction has not begun. From the...

Chad Draper has spent decades building something most developers never think about — a city worth staying in. In this episode of Renewing the City , host Paul Taylor Smith sits down with Chad, founder of the Eulalia Group, to talk about what it really means to be a city builder. From transforming a 1921 Ford dealership into downtown Monroe's hottest brewery to actively filling gaps his community i...

Renewing the City takes you inside the real conversations shaping how Polias is reimagining Athens, Georgia. Hosted by Paul Taylor Smith, this episode pulls back the curtain on the passionate debates that guide every Polias project where purpose, profit, beauty, and community all get woven together. In this episode, the team talks candidly about:• The tension between purpose and profitability• How...

Beechwood Holiday Market: The Origin Story | Renewing the City Podcast In this episode of Renewing the City, host Paul Taylor Smith sits down with Dave Mulkey to unpack the unexpected, inspiring, and deeply meaningful origin story of the Beechwood Holiday Market, one of Athens, Georgia’s most beloved seasonal traditions. What began as a response to the uncertainty and isolation of 2020 has grown i...

The playbook is thrown out the window when forming a generationally transformative real estate venture focused on your hometown and neighbors you love.