Steve Nygren has spent decades influencing how people experience Atlanta and how communities can be built differently. From launching the Pleasant Peasant and growing a restaurant company across eight states to helping shape the early vision for Midtown and ultimately founding Serenbe, Nygren’s career has centered around creating places that bring people together.

In this episode we cover:

• Building the Pleasant Peasant and growing from one Atlanta restaurant into a major hospitality business
• The early transformation of Midtown Atlanta and the creation of the Midtown Alliance
• Leaving city life behind and the unexpected story of discovering the land that would become Serenbe
• Creating a development model that combines density, preserved green space, agriculture, walkability, and community
• Steve’s vision for the future of development and why connecting people with nature could shape the next generation of communities

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.
Tim Wright
770-990-6180
tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

Kasim Reed helped shape a transformational period in Atlanta’s growth during his eight years as mayor. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Yards to the Atlanta Beltline and State Farm Arena, Reed shares the stories behind some of the projects and decisions that helped position Atlanta for its next era of growth.

In this episode we cover:

• The behind-the-scenes story of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and keeping the Falcons in Atlanta
• The relationships and negotiations behind Centennial Yards and the redevelopment of the Gulch
• Restructuring the Atlanta Beltline’s finances to keep the project moving forward
• Major development, corporate investment, and economic growth during his time as mayor
• Kasim’s perspective on Atlanta’s future, including the potential for high-speed rail to Savannah

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

Northspyre's platform is built to modernize the development process, replacing outdated spreadsheets and error-prone processes with automation, analytics, and AI.

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.
Tim Wright
770-990-6180
tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre

What separates standard real estate transactions from legacy developments that stand the test of time?

In this episode of the Sunbelt Developers Podcast, we sit down with Allen Morris, Chairman and CEO of The Allen Morris Company, to break down the core philosophy behind his firm's multi-billion-dollar portfolio—including the iconic $1.5 billion Star Metals district in West Midtown Atlanta.

From turning down profitable deals that lack soul to spending "ridiculously expensive" capital on hotel-style amenities and cantilevered architecture, Allen reveals how building for human experience creates landmark developments that outperform the market even during severe economic headwinds.

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Sunbelt Developers is in partnership with Northspyre.

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

Check them out at northspyre.com

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If you have any commercial real estate needs, please reach out.

Tim Wright

770-990-6180

tim.j.wright@cushwake.com

More info: https://linktr.ee/timwright.cre