In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back a very special guest, J.T. King, the founder of Royal Developments. J.T. joins us to discuss the recently completed Innovative Housing Showcase in Fort Wayne, a groundbreaking project that highlights four cutting-edge building typologies.

Throughout the conversation, J.T. shares his experience of simultaneously managing the development of four unique projects, and he offers insight into the collaborative efforts that made the showcase a reality. He also talks about the incredible support from the city of Fort Wayne and how building the right team played a central role in the project’s success.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Recap of the Innovative Housing Showcase
• Why good relationships with your municipality matter
• Implementing economy of scale with new building typologies
• The next project for the Royal Developments team

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Learn more about J.T. and the work he and Royal Developments are doing at the links below:
Website
Instagram

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If you have been following along for a while then you know TSI's very own Director of Design, Breck Crandell has been on a journey of building his own home here in the city of Detroit.

In this episode Breck shares his thoughts about the journey a month post completion.

Breck shares insights into what it was like to not only design, but to also build his own home, what lessons he learned from the process, and most importantly, how this experience has made him a better architect.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Total timeline and cost to build
• Favorite memories from the build
• How does this home change housing options in Detroit?
• What it was like having Mayor Duggan tour the home?
• Who would benefit most from this type of design?

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In this episode, we sit down with Jill Ferrari, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Renovare Development, to explore her journey in real estate development and the unique perspective women bring to the industry. From overcoming the 2007 financial crisis to building social impact equity projects, Jill shares insights on how women can thrive in a male-dominated field and make lasting change in communities.

We discuss the origin of Renovare, how it grew out of Jill’s passion for problem-solving, and how her company is reshaping the way we think about community-driven real estate. Jill also dives into the obstacles she's navigated over the years and how she's been able to stay resilient.

Additionally Jill reflects on the crucial role women play in evaluating the "quality and value of place"—a perspective that Jill believes makes women great real estate developers.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Jill Ferrari's story and why she started Renovare
• Why do women make great real estate developers
• Advice for breaking into the industry
• Why we need to invest in social impact projects

Full show notes

Supplementary links to today's episode:

Renovare Links: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn

Women's Sustainable Development Initiative

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