The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine grew out of two separate organizations – one over 100 years old – that combined in 2008. But their previous buildings were never just-right for what they needed. Hear how they created their new home and focused on a sense of belonging for all.

Georgia's Rhythm and Rally is now one of the largest pickleball facilities in the world. But before they got there, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority had to turn a struggling shopping mall into an inclusive sports destination–and turn around part of the local economy at the same time.

Nearly a century old, Syracuse's Landmark Theatre is beloved locally for its enchanting interior and the shows it brings to the city. They've had to adapt to present-day expectations for patrons and shows, which has been a boon for local businesses, too.

California has an acute crisis: not enough affordable housing. Brian D'Andrea at Century Housing thinks about solving the problem -- especially for veterans -- in a holistic way.

Once an aspiring oboe player, Mariah DiGrino now uses her expertise as a land-use attorney and Partner at DLA Piper to facilitate redevelopment projects in Chicago, including pro bono work around hunger and disinvested communities.

The formula for Quick Quack Car Wash’s success is more than the perfect parcel of land -- it’s their culture. Co-founder and CEO Jason Johnson says their mission statement shapes their team and customer experience, making them one of the fastest growing car wash chains in the nation.

From a leading industrial powerhouse to a “meds and eds” economy, Pittsburgh has seen its share of transformations. And as a third-generation Pittsburgher, Walnut Capital's Todd Reidbord views redevelopment as a way to mix the old with the new. He introduces us to Bakery Square -- which used to house the Nabisco Factory -- and is now its own mixed-use community.

Join us for Season 4 of Built as we take a closer look at the community impact of commercial real estate revitalization and development. We’re taking you directly to the places that are growing and evolving in an intentional, equitable way, and the groundbreakers behind them.

Meet the developer, architect, and builder for the Research and Development District (RaDD), IQHQ's newest location for a $1.6 billion life science mega-development on San Diego's coast. Not just for employees, the area will open more of the waterfront to the community, too.

Climate change is real and Nautilus Solar Energy has a plan to make solar energy accessible to all -- without buying solar panels for your roof. Camelia Miu, CFO with Nautilus shares how solar gardens and existing power lines will get commercial real estate closer to net zero carbon emissions.

Throughout Darren Woodson’s multi-act career, he’s triumphed over obstacles. It’s the "bounce back" that has helped him find success outside of football and in commercial real estate.

Manhattan West took decades to plan and build; now that it exists, Brookfield has to attract visitors and keep their corporate and residential tenants happy. Visit the pedestrian plaza with us as we hear how Brookfield creates a sense of place somewhere that -- just a few years ago -- wasn't even a 'place' at all.

Manhattan West is one of the newest developments in New York City, featuring two skyscrapers, a residential building, a hotel, and more. But just a decade ago, the area was essentially a hole in the ground, overlooking train tracks coming in and out of Penn Station. Meet the team that planned for decades and created land for the development, all without stopping an essential transportation corridor.

As climate change affects the real estate industry, are we ready for what's ahead? In 5-, 10-, 20-years from now, what regions will be the ‘climate winners’ and where will we see investors retreat? Mary Ludgin, Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Investment Research at Heitman, uses data to understand patterns in climate risk and determine what’s worth the investment as coastlines and temperatures change.

Learn why commercial real estate is much more than walls, windows, and income statements. Join our host, Brian Maughan, for a new season of Built.

Antonia Miller is with Walsh Collucci Lubeley & Walsh, a mid-size law firm in Northern Virginia specializing in land-use development. Every case presents unique complexities and Antonia’s hands on, problem-solving approach both on paper and in-person have helped move the needle on her clients’ development projects.

AREA Real Estate’s founder, David Adelman, is a developer in the San Antonio area with a deep appreciation for the history around him. So when given the opportunity to redevelop and restore the historic Borden Dairy building into food and beverage, retail, and office space he jumped at the chance. The grand opening is expected this fall and while projects like this are intended to be profitable, the Jewish concept of 'tikkun olam' or ‘repair the world' is another big driver of his career.

From a humble beginning to being named one of the Best Lawyers in America, Denice Tokunaga has had an unconventional path to success in commercial real estate – one she admits she struggled with until recently.

Joe Cosenza is one of four founding partners of The Inland Real Estate Group, a Chicagoland based R.E.I.T. that has purchased close to $52 billion worth of real estate and almost 4000 properties in the U.S. Joe shares what makes Inland unique, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and how teaching fourth grade helped prepare him to become the vice chairman of one of the largest real estate investment trusts in the U.S.

Special thanks for help with this episode goes to Tom Meier.

Cristian Ahumada is Executive Director of Clifford Beers Housing, a Los Angeles based affordable housing developer working to improve the lives of underserved populations in the area – all while thinking of new ways to shrink the environmental footprint of their buildings. From innovations in sustainable housing to an integrated population mix, Cristian shares the ways in which he approaches his projects to bring about change in his community and create the new American dream.