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Design Development

Rens Hayes
Architecture
Real Estate Development
Commercial Real Estate
Project Management
Leadership
Affordable Housing
Boston
Community Engagement
Construction Industry
Burnout
Engineering
Real Estate Law
Self-Storage
Sasaki
Covid-19
Amcon
Entrepreneurship
Interior Design
Construction
Lifelong Learning

Design Development is your hub to learn direct from top professionals in real estate, development, design, and construction!

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Addie Grady has built her career at the intersection of housing, sustainability, and urban development. Today, her expertise is focused on a very specific location: Bunker Hill.

As Senior Vice President and Partner at Leggat McCall Properties, a Bos... more

Nick Pasquenza has spent more than 25 years in commercial real estate, leading complex projects and the teams behind them across design, construction, and delivery. Throughout his roles, he has developed a deep expertise in the full arc of urban deve... more

Fred Kramer joined ADD Inc. when it was a 15-person operation focused entirely on suburban Boston office buildings. Over the next three decades, he rose to President, blending his business discipline with design ambition. 

Under Fred's leadership, t... more

In 2008, Greg Minott and co-founder Troy Depeiza launched DREAM Collaborative with a clear conviction: architecture, planning, and real estate development should exist under one roof. 

Now, seventeen years later, DREAM stands as Boston's leading min... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Minott
Managing Principal, DREAM Collaborative
DREAM Collaborative
Episode: 180: Gregory Minott, Managing Principal @ DREAM Collaborative
Tim Alexander
Senior executive at Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential
Episode: 179: Tim Alexander and Bill Endicott, Mill Creek Residential
Bill Endicott
Senior executive at Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential
Episode: 179: Tim Alexander and Bill Endicott, Mill Creek Residential
Toby Banta
Executive Managing Director at Eastern Real Estate
Eastern Real Estate
Episode: 177: Toby Banta, Executive Managing Director @ Eastern Real Estate
Robin Bellerby
Chief Architecture Officer at Humphreys & Partners Architects
Humphreys & Partners Architects
Episode: 176: Robin Bellerby, Chief Architecture Officer @ Humphreys & Partners Architects
Philippe Saad
Principal at DiMella Shaffer
DiMella Shaffer
Episode: 175: Philippe Saad, Principal @ DiMella Shaffer
Laura Gollinger
Senior Vice President at The Collaborative Companies
The Collaborative Companies
Episode: 174: Laura Gollinger, Senior Vice President @ The Collaborative Companies
Brett Powell
CFO and partner at Cline Design
Cline Design
Episode: 173: Brett Powell, CFO & Partner @ Cline
Mark Seck
Development Partner at JLB Partners
JLB Partners
Episode: 172: Mark Seck, Development Partner @ JLB Partners

Hosts

Renz Hayes
Co-founder of H&O Structural Engineering; frequent host focused on business growth and strategic differentiation in design/engineering firms
Rens Hayes
Host of Design Development; co-founder/leader in engineering-focused practice with emphasis on growth through value-driven positioning

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Feeding your inner business geek

    I love this podcast- everything to do with marketing, growth, learning and leadership from experts in my own backyard! Keep going!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skjshsksja
    United States8 months ago
  • Insightful and Practical Industry Must-Listen

    “Design Development” is a must-listen for anyone in architecture, development.

    engineering, and construction. Rens shares valuable insights through expert interviews, making each episode practical and engaging. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yeaitsmemarc
    United States2 years ago
  • George Green (Arco)

    Great Podcast! I have had the opportunity to work very closely with Jason and George. Great guys and great company. Great interview!

    Terry Chappell

    Earth Retention Systems

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terry with ERSWALLS
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent!

    I’m a life long learner and I found a lot of value in listening to how business owners think through their problems and opportunities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TriuneChiro
    United States4 years ago
  • Can’t wait for more

    Great content from different areas of the industry highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MWG1986
    United States4 years ago

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162: Thomas O'Brien, Managing Partner and CEO at HYM Investment Group
Q: Was Suffolk Downs planning and financing a different origination story compared to Bullfinch Crossing with National and Government Center Garage?
He explains the different roots: Bullfinch Crossing leveraged a pre-existing garage to cash-flow debt and stabilize early, while Suffolk Downs required securing new capital ecosystems and managing broader infrastructure and entitlement complexities, with continued emphasis on transparency and partnership.
162: Thomas O'Brien, Managing Partner and CEO at HYM Investment Group
Q: How did you identify the Suffolk Downs opportunity and decide to pursue it as a development partner?
He describes examining opportunities with a candid view of the challenges, assembling a team, securing capital, and aligning with partners who trusted their capability to entitle and develop large-scale mixed-use projects, driven by a belief in the possibility rather than a guaranteed outcome.
162: Thomas O'Brien, Managing Partner and CEO at HYM Investment Group
Q: If you had to make a million dollars in real estate in the next 12 months, starting from zero, how would you do it? Where would you look?
O'Brien explains he doesn't think in 12-month chunks; instead he focuses on opportunities that would attract investors and have a compelling path for value creation, emphasizing leveraging locations with strong fundamentals, strategic partnerships, and careful project framing rather than chasing a quick windfall.
163: Phil Cohen, Principal at Boston Communities
Q: What was the origin story of Boston Communities and your decision to pursue affordable homeownership as a core focus?
Phil described transitioning from a steady corporate path to entrepreneurship with support from mentors and partners; the goal was to create affordable homeownership opportunities where families could build wealth and long-term stability, which then shaped the firm's focus and growth trajectory.
163: Phil Cohen, Principal at Boston Communities
Q: What goes into evaluating mixed-income versus affordable housing in a single development, and how do the two funding streams interact?
The team aims to mix incomes whenever possible, using subsidies for both affordable and middle-income units, while ensuring that market-rate components are viable; this often involves coordinating state subsidies, tax credits, and sometimes market-rate components to cross-subsidize and stabilize the overall project.

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What is Design Development about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show spotlights leaders at the intersection of real estate, design, and construction, with a steady focus on development strategies, architecture, and the business of building. Episodes often explore growth, leadership, and how technology, sustainability, and community engagement shape successful projects—from modular construction and AI-assisted decision making to mission-driven development and affordable housing. Listeners likely gain practical insights on firm growth, client relations, and navigating the approvals process, making it valuable for professionals aiming to scale practices or stay ahead of industry trends. A notable strength is its blend of operational rigor, design thinking, and real-world leadership stories from across... more

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1. Greg Minott
2. Tim Alexander
3. Bill Endicott
4. Toby Banta
5. Robin Bellerby
6. Philippe Saad
7. Laura Gollinger
8. Brett Powell

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