A $560 million, 43-acre mixed-use development is taking shape in the heart of Johns Creek, Georgia. Medley is bringing together retail, restaurants, residences, offices, and public spaces to create a new town center.

Join me for an on-site walkthrough of Medley to see how the project is coming together and explore the vision behind one of Johns Creek’s major developments.

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Brian Leary is the COO of Highwoods Properties. Brian cut his teeth working on Atlantic Station - which at the time was 100-year-old steel mill in the middle of Atlanta. In this episode Brian shares the story behind some of the most transformative development projects in the Southeast and his take on the future of Sunbelt office investments.

We cover:

• The origin story of Atlantic Station
• Leading the Atlanta Beltline through the Great Financial Crisis
• Why the "commute worthy" office is winning
• Highwoods' strategy across Dallas, Charlotte, and Nashville
• The future of the workplace in an AI-driven world
  
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  Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.
  
  Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.
  
  Check them out at northspyre.com
  
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  If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.
  Tim Wright
  770-990-6180
  tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

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Steve Nygren has spent decades influencing how people experience Atlanta and how communities can be built differently. From launching the Pleasant Peasant and growing a restaurant company across eight states to helping shape the early vision for Midtown and ultimately founding Serenbe, Nygren’s career has centered around creating places that bring people together.

In this episode we cover:

• Building the Pleasant Peasant and growing from one Atlanta restaurant into a major hospitality business
• The early transformation of Midtown Atlanta and the creation of the Midtown Alliance
• Leaving city life behind and the unexpected story of discovering the land that would become Serenbe
• Creating a development model that combines density, preserved green space, agriculture, walkability, and community
• Steve’s vision for the future of development and why connecting people with nature could shape the next generation of communities

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.
Tim Wright
770-990-6180
tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

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

Kasim Reed helped shape a transformational period in Atlanta’s growth during his eight years as mayor. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Yards to the Atlanta Beltline and State Farm Arena, Reed shares the stories behind some of the projects and decisions that helped position Atlanta for its next era of growth.

In this episode we cover:

• The behind-the-scenes story of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and keeping the Falcons in Atlanta
• The relationships and negotiations behind Centennial Yards and the redevelopment of the Gulch
• Restructuring the Atlanta Beltline’s finances to keep the project moving forward
• Major development, corporate investment, and economic growth during his time as mayor
• Kasim’s perspective on Atlanta’s future, including the potential for high-speed rail to Savannah

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.
Tim Wright
770-990-6180
tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

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

What separates standard real estate transactions from legacy developments that stand the test of time?

In this episode of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast, we sit down with Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company, to break down the core philosophy behind his firm's multi-billion-dollar portfolio—including the iconic $1.5 billion Star Metals district in West Midtown Atlanta.

From turning down profitable deals that lack soul to spending "ridiculously expensive" capital on hotel-style amenities and cantilevered architecture, Allen reveals how building for human experience creates landmark developments that outperform the market even during severe economic headwinds.

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.

Tim Wright

770-990-6180

tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

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

Mike Plant has spent his career at the intersection of sports, business, and development. From competing as an Olympic speed skater to helping bring the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta, Plant eventually joined the Atlanta Braves and played a pivotal role in the team’s move to Cobb County and the creation of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

In this episode we cover:

• Competing in the Olympics and building a career in the Olympic movement

• Moving to Atlanta to work for Ted Turner and eventually joining the Atlanta Braves

• Building Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta in just 30 months

• Creating a mixed-use model that has attracted sports organizations from around the world

Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.

Tim Wright

770-990-6180

tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

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

Thank you for following along with our journey!

It doesn't feel real that this project has made it this far.

These interviews have been a passion project of mine that continues to gain attention, and as long as people enjoy what we put out, we'll keep going.

This season we'll be doing multiple hardhat tours, experimenting with live events, and taking things to new levels.

We've partnered with Northspyre an incredible Real Estate Development Management Software - https://www.northspyre.com/

As shared in the video, if you'd like to join the Sunbelt Developers community, please reach out to alfred@durandmedia.com

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Why did an active freight rail corridor turn into Atlanta’s most sought-after urban district?

Long before Howell Mill Road became a bustling hub for dining and luxury retail, Chris Faussemagne, Partner at Westbridge, was pioneering West Midtown’s industrial transformation. From converting historic meatpacking plants like White Provision and Stockyards into landmark adaptive reuse projects, to engineering the famous pedestrian bridge over active train tracks, Chris shares two decades of insight into scaling walkable urban districts.

This episode breaks down the real estate strategies that shaped West Midtown—including the hard pivot away from office space at West Side Paper, preserving local institutions like Northside Tavern amid high-rise developments like Star Metals, and solving parking and restaurant friction. Chris also explores how upcoming BeltLine infrastructure and projects like "The Hill" at the Waterworks will impact future property values.

For developers, investors, brokers, and urban planners, this conversation provides a practical masterclass in Sunbelt real estate development, asset pivots, and urban revitalization.

If you have a commercial real estate need, please reach out. My team and I have incredible resources through Cushman & Wakefield to help with any need you have.

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