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.

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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.

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✨ The Beck Group – beckgroup.com

If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect.

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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explains the long history of the North DeKalb Mall property, EDENS’ acquisition process, and the vision to transform an outdated enclosed mall into a modern, community-oriented destination.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.

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If you’re looking for commercial real estate in Atlanta, give me a call — I’d love to connect.

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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.

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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

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FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST - RYAN WOODS FROM BECK GROUP

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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:
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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

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:
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✨ 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

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:
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✨ 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

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In this episode, I sit down with William Pate, the longtime leader of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and a major force behind Atlanta’s tourism boom. We get into how Atlanta became a top destination for conventions and major events, the impact of the Olympics and Super Bowls, and what the World Cup could mean for the city.

We also talk about the future of downtown — more residential, reimagined office space, and what Atlanta needs to keep momentum going.

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 #DowntownAtlanta #UrbanGrowth


0:00 – Introduction & early background
0:59 – Sponsor Break (Songy Highroads)
2:00 – Early Atlanta tourism development
8:27 – Sponsor Break (USA Cabling)
9:00 – Career path
15:41 – Sponsor Break (Corporate Environments)
16:44 – Convention & event strategy
27:17 – Downtown Atlanta outlook
36:14 – Tourism & attractions
49:09 – Careers & advice
54:16 – Wrap-up

More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre