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10/14/2026

Episode 29 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast is live!

We sat down with Brian Leary, COO at Highwoods Properties , to explore the thinking behind some of Atlanta’s most transformative developments and what it takes to build places where people want to be.

From transforming a 138-acre former steel mill site into Atlantic Station to helping shape the Atlanta BeltLine , Leary shares the vision, partnerships, and persistence behind projects that have changed how people experience the city.

He also discusses why great development goes beyond buildings, how strong neighborhoods are built around connection, and what it takes to create places where people want to live, work, and stay.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

Northspyre’s platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Northspyre.com

10/14/2026

The real story behind Atlantic Station releases today. Episode 29 with Brian Leary.

10/13/2026

What does it really take to build a different kind of community?

From transforming a 138-acre former steel mill into Atlantic Station Atlantic Station to helping shape the Atlanta BeltLine Atlanta Beltline , Brian Leary shares the vision, partnerships, and persistence behind some of Atlanta’s most transformative developments. He also explains why great development isn’t just about buildings, but creating places where people want to live, work, connect, and stay.

Brian Leary, COO of Highwoods Properties Highwoods Properties , on the Sunbelt Developers Podcast.

📅 Drops Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 AM

Don’t miss this one.

10/12/2026

The Atlanta Dream is moving all 25 regular-season home games to State Farm Arena in 2027 under a new multi-year agreement, bringing the WNBA franchise to a larger venue in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

After selling out every game at Gateway Center Arena over the past three seasons, the Dream has seen season ticket membership grow more than 400% over five years. State Farm Arena will offer significantly more seating capacity, a wider range of ticket prices, and expanded premium experiences.

The move brings more major sporting events to downtown Atlanta and raises questions about the role of sports and entertainment venues in supporting the area’s continued growth and real estate activity.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

10/11/2026

Real estate projects can take three to six years to bring to fruition, but the financial landscape can change dramatically before they’re complete.

Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company , recalls reaching the milestone for a permanent 30-year fixed-rate loan at 10%, only to discover that the insurance company responsible for funding it had no money.

As policyholders borrowed against their life insurance policies, funds were drained across the insurance industry. Interest rate shocks can trigger a domino effect that puts even carefully planned deals in jeopardy.

Watch the full story on Episode 26 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

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

Northspyre.com

10/10/2026

Atlanta Housing has broken ground on the second phase of Ariel Place at Bowen, a major redevelopment of the former Bowen Homes public housing site on Atlanta’s Westside. The project marks another step in transforming a site that remained vacant for more than a decade.

The $50.2 million phase will add 112 rental units at various price points, joining 151 units from the first phase. The long-term plan calls for 2,000 residences, commercial space, a new elementary school, workforce development facilities and expanded greenspace across the 74-acre site.

Backed by more than $530 million in public and private funding, the redevelopment represents a long-term effort to reshape the former public housing site into a mixed-income neighborhood with housing, community amenities and commercial space.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

10/09/2026

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Mercedes-Benz Stadium was years in the making.

Kevin Duvall, CEO of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, helped negotiate the deal that brought the iconic venue to Atlanta.

From early discussions in 2007 to its opening in 2017, the project reflected a shared commitment to keeping the Falcons in Atlanta and reshaping Downtown.

Watch the full story on Episode 17 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

10/08/2026

Sweet Apple Village, a 62,500-square-foot retail center in Roswell’s Crabapple area, has traded for $20.25 million, marking the highest sales price for a retail property in the surrounding area in four years.

SouthCoast acquired the center from Ziff Real Estate Partners after 15 years of ownership. Located along Etris Road, the property is 98% leased, with no individual tenant occupying more than 12% of its gross leasing area.

The transaction highlights continued investor interest in unanchored retail properties, particularly centers with essential-service tenants, smaller shop spaces, and diversified tenant mixes.
Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

10/07/2026

Hines has acquired 99 West Paces, a 312-unit luxury apartment tower in Buckhead, for approximately $240 million, marking the firm’s first multifamily acquisition in the Atlanta market.

Completed in 2023, the 13-story residential tower offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences plus penthouses, along with amenities including a sky lounge, resort-style pool, co-working space and wellness club. Hines Living will provide property management services for the community.

The acquisition adds a major luxury multifamily asset to Hines’ Atlanta platform and reflects the firm’s continued investment in the market. With 99 West Paces, Hines is expanding its residential presence in one of Atlanta’s established commercial and residential corridors.

Drop your questions below. We’ll answer them in the comments!

10/06/2026

Is Senior Living Making People Less Healthy?

Steve Nygren , Founder & CEO of Serenbe , points to a fundamental problem with the way we think about aging. Traditional senior living can be gray, institutional, and overly clinical, even though staying mentally active and engaged becomes just as important in our later years.

For Nygren, the answer is not more luxury or heavy crown molding. It is creating environments that make people feel alert, connected, and alive.

Watch the full story on Episode 28 of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio!

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Sunbelt Developers Season 3 is exclusively sponsored by Northspyre.

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

Northspyre.com

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