Urban Foundry with Andrew Urban

Today we're going to tackle a question that plagues many professionals every morning: "What should I wear to work today?" It's a timeless dilemma, and we're here to offer some fresh perspectives and practical advice. The pandemic has brought significant changes to the way we work, and that includes our work attire. With remote work becoming more prevalent, there's a newfound flexibility in how we...

This week we explore the world of economic development and the role it plays in building stronger, more resilient communities. In this episode, we're excited to have Vincent Ash, Vice President of Real Estate Development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote economic growth and development around the state.

In this episode, our co-hosts Paige and Andrew share their insights from their recent visit to Chicago, where they toured several large commercial real estate projects. During the Weekly Short segment, they discuss their predictions about the future of Chicago's commercial real estate market and challenge some of the misconceptions perpetuated by the media about the state of the city.

Today we discuss topics related to mental health and wellness. In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Disbro and Catherine Porter from Adult & Child Health, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families in Indiana. Join us as we explore the impact of their work on the communities they serve.

In this episode of Urban Foundry, we will be discussing ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. This model has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its ability to generate human-like text and engage in natural language conversations. In this episode, we will delve deeper into what ChatGPT is, how it works, and the potential applications of this technology.

In this episode we explore the dynamic interplay between cities and suburbs in promoting economic growth and development. We are thrilled to have Henry Mestetsky, the Director of Redevelopment at City of Carmel, to talk about the impact of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and the collaborative roles that suburbs and urban cities play in supporting each other.

Return to the office- what will it take it take to get people back to the office as remote jobs are declining. Is there a power shift from employees back to employer?

Welcome to this episode of Urban Foundry, where we explore the world of sports and the impact it has on our communities. Today, we're excited to have Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp, on the show to talk about his role and the organization's mission to promote sports in Indiana.

This week, we take a deep dive into a New York Times Magazine article by Tracey Kidder. Affordable housing and the Homeless are not new topics, but we want to continue to force the conversation to help find a solution.

In this episode, we sat down with Nate Lelle is the Director of Client Development at The Veridus Group. The Veridus Group is an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in versatility, open communication, and relationship building. Their team of experienced professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are here to help you,...

We are moving forward. What will 2023 bring? We cover several articles about office vacancy and the housing shortage, and how the two correlate.

In this episode, we sat down with Scott O’Neil is the Director for Interior Construction for Boltt, a division of Office Works. Office Works is a minority owned business and a certified dealer of MillerKnoll, DIRTT Construction System, and Alur glass walls. They have been creating great places to work, learn and heal for over 35 years. During our discussion we cover: How companies are furnishing t...

In this episode, we talked about the return of black Friday shopping, what the future of retail looks like in a downtown setting, and what are the major players doing. 

In this episode, we sat down with Jacob Everett is the State Director at Center for Infrastructure & Economic Development & Principal for Corsa Strategies. Jacob established Corsa Strategies in 2022 in order to continue his work at the intersection of the public and private sectors. Corsa Strategies provides site selection and incentive advisory as well as leadership in alternative energy policy....

We recap the year of Commercial Real Estate in both industrial and office with Colliers brokers Aaron Snoddy and Billy Powers. Talk about what’s next for 2023.

In this episode, we sat down with Meghan Tooman from DORIS Research. Design Oriented Research for Impactful Solutions (DORIS) is an organization that deploys their team of researchers to implement a unique design thinking process which deeply engages people in the process to collect data through interviews. The value is not merely in data, but in the interpretation of it empowering leaders to effi...

In this episode, we discuss articles from the Indiana Business Journal and others regarding growth plans for downtown city centers and how some key players are moving back to the office and downtown! 

In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic covering retail, mixed use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion we cover: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind the media’s narr...

In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Andrew Molnar from MR3 Development. MR3 Development is a family-owned national real estate developer with active projects in the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, covering retail, mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects.  During our discussion, we cover the following: Andrew’s background and experience in real estate development  We go behind...

Each city has a life of their own, with their distinct pulse and rhythm. Most of us spend our lives traveling in and out of cities every day, watching buildings go up and old ones torn down. But do we really know the stories behind them? On my podcast, we will talk with the leaders, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers that are having a positive impact in their cities and...