Archive - The Messy City

A Conversation with Nolan Gray

Listen now | We focus on Houston's approach to regulating development - is it actually the right model for a post-zoning world?

Sep 9 •

56:31

Is the Vibe Shift Bad for Cities?

Listen now | Considering a worst-case scenario

Sep 5 •

55:30

August 2025

The Changing Face of Household Types

Listen now | And what it all means for builders and developers, even those with big dreams and ideals

Aug 26 •

1:00:21

From House Hacking to Building Success in Real Estate

Audrey Navarro takes us through how she helped build a large and successful business, and we discuss the ins and outs of trying to do "supportive…

Aug 19 •

1:04:16

July 2025

Development is Harder Than You Think

Listen now | Ward Davis of High Street Development talks about building "town centers" and the challenges of incremental development

Jul 29 •

57:56

Discussing Messy Cities on the Challenger Cities Podcast

Listen now | I was honored to be a guest of Iain Montgomery. He calls it - A conversation on art walks, roundabouts, neighbours and why waiting for the…

Jul 22 •

57:31

Pay Attention to What is Happening in Memphis

Listen now | John Zeanah, the City's Chief of Development and Infrastructure, talks about how they want to be problem-solvers

Jul 15 •

56:38

Creating a Small Developer Ecosystem

Listen now | Jed Byrne and I talk small developer issues and how the Research Triangle Area compares to Kansas City

Jul 8 •

54:28

The Past and Future of Retailing

Listen now | Jaime Izurieta of Storefront Mastery opines on shopping, experiential design, and even Bitcoin

Jul 1 •

1:03:29

June 2025

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