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 Why do modern neighborhoods feel disconnected, car-dependent, and soulless?In this episode of Commercially Speaking, we sit down with Austin Tunnell, founder of Building Culture, to talk about real estate development, walkable communities, architecture, and how the built environment shapes human behavior.Austin shares his journey from Big 4 accounting at KPMG to quitting everything, traveling Europe, joining the Peace Corps, learning traditional building by hand, and becoming a developer focused on creating beautiful, human-scale neighborhoods.This episode covers:Walkable neighborhood design vs suburban sprawlWhy modern architecture lost beauty and durabilityMixed-use development, community-centered design, and urban planningHow zoning laws and incentives shaped American suburbsReal estate development with values-aligned investorsWhy efficiency alone is hurting cities and communitiesHow buildings influence culture, behavior, and belongingIf you’re interested in real estate investing, urban planning, architecture, community development, or building better neighborhoods, this conversation will change how you see cities forever.🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📺 Subscribe for more conversations on real estate, leadership, and cultureGet Your EA Today with our friends at Super Powers: Superpowershq.com/commerciallyspeakingAustin TunnellX / Twitter: https://x.com/austintunnellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austintunnellBuilding CultureBuilding Culture Podcast: https://buildingculture.com/podcastRecommended BooksSuburban NationWorks by Christopher AlexanderWorks by Léon KrierOrganizations & ResourcesCongress for the New Urbanism (CNU)https://www.cnu.orgStrong Townshttps://www.strongtowns.orgUrban Land Institute (ULI)https://uli.org⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Why Modern Neighborhoods Feel BrokenCar-dependent suburbs, isolation, and what’s missing from American communities04:30 – From KPMG Accountant to Quitting EverythingAustin’s Big 4 burnout, depression, and decision to walk away09:20 – Traveling Europe & Discovering What America LostSpain, Portugal, and the architecture that changed everything13:30 – Learning Traditional Building by HandLaying brick, timber framing, and why craftsmanship matters17:50 – Buildings Shape People (Not the Other Way Around)Why the built environment is the human habitat22:30 – Why Beauty Disappeared from ArchitectureEfficiency, zoning, and post-WWII suburban development27:10 – Walkable Neighborhood Design ExplainedMixed-use housing, density done right, and human-scale communities32:20 – What Makes a Great NeighborhoodSidewalks, front porches, parks, local businesses, and community spaces38:00 – Why Suburban Sprawl Is Financially BrokenInfrastructure costs, declining property values, and unsustainable growth44:30 – The Culture Problem Behind Real Estate DevelopmentDemand, incentives, and why consumers share responsibility50:10 – Hiring, Leadership, and Building Culture as a CompanyValues-aligned teams and long-term vision55:40 – A New Renaissance in American CitiesLessons from Florence, patronage, and rebuilding beauty01:01:30 – How to Get Involved & Learn MoreBooks, organizations, and resources Austin recommends
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